CE COURSES
The IAG is pleased to partner with the Pacific Northwest Gnathologic Study Club to present the following CE course at a reduced rate for IAG members.
Digital Orthodontics in Practice: Advanced Blue Sky Plan Workflows
Course Description
Digital clear aligner therapy and in-office fabrication have transformed pre-restorative and minor orthodontic treatment. This fast-paced, screen-focused session cuts straight past basic orthodontic theory to explore the hands-on operational power of Blue Sky Plan software.
Designed specifically for restorative and general clinicians, Dr. Baron Grutter will demonstrate real-time digital setups, precise tooth segmentation, staging strategies, and interproximal reduction (IPR) management. Attendees will also learn how to optimize in-house 3D printing, model export configurations, and appliance fabrication to establish a seamless digital orthodontic pipeline inside their own practices.
Course Objectives
By the end of this lecture, each participant will be able to:
- Navigate the Blue Sky Plan orthodontic module to accurately segment models, establish proper axes, and stage tooth movements.
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Design and position composite attachments and pressure dimples strategically for predictable tooth tracking.
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Calculate and sequence interproximal reduction (IPR) with digital collision maps to safeguard enamel and optimize contacts.
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Formulate efficient export protocols, print orientation, and wash/cure settings for in-office 3D printed aligner models.
- Integrate pre-restorative tooth alignment workflows into comprehensive restorative treatment plans.
SPEAKERS
Dr. Baron Grutter, DDS
Dr. Baron Grutter completed his undergraduate degree in Mathematics and Chemistry at Graceland University and earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree from the University of Missouri–Kansas City (UMKC) School of Dentistry. He maintains a private practice focused extensively on digital technology, cosmetics, implantology, and orthodontics.
Dr. Grutter has earned an international reputation for his pioneering work and clinical education in digital workflows, in-office 3D printing, and digital clear aligner design. He serves as the Project Manager for Blue Sky Bio’s Orthodontic Department and Co-Owner of the BlueSkyBio Academy, having spent years developing, refining, and teaching the software tools dentists rely on worldwide. A passionate educator and certified trainer, Dr. Grutter lectures across the country, showing clinicians practical, cost-effective methods to bring digital dentistry and guided aligner therapy into daily operatory practice.
Date: Friday, November 13, 2026
Credit Hours: 7 CE Credits (PACE Approved)
Time: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM (PT)
Location: Global Learning Center of the Washington AGD. 19415 International Blvd Ste 410, Seatac, WA 98188
