Time | Room | Name | Speaker | |
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08:30- 09:00 | Welcome area | Registration opens with coffee and biscuits | ||
09:00 - 09:15 | Main auditorium | Welcome | Lee McIver | |
09:15 - 09:45 | Main auditorium | 3Shape World | Charlie Laity | A brief presentation outlining the newest 3Shape updates and latest software changes. Charlie will also inform delegates of 3Shape UK’s newest Academy offerings, such as Masterclasses and Online Sessions. |
09:45 - 10:15 | Main auditorium | 3Shape Automate & Design Services | Kayleigh Bezzant | This presentation will introduce and provide an overview of 3Shape's AI-powered dental design platforms. We will explore the workflows involved and show how to integrate 3Shape’s self-service solutions for core dental indications into a simple, efficient process, ensuring a smooth transition from TRIOS scan to AI design. |
10:15 - 10:45 | Main auditorium | The evolution of Digital Dentistry | Roy McGillivray & Ben McGillivray |
As the UK’s largest dental laboratory, Swift Dental is transforming the industry—evolving from a traditional supplier to a trusted digital partner for dentists and practices. Processing 30,000 orders per month, we offer unmatched insights into market trends, treatment success rates, and digital workflow efficiencies, providing a reliable and data-driven perspective on the latest advancements in dental technology. This session will explore how Swift Dental supports clinicians and their teams, delivering high-quality restorations alongside digital solutions that enhance efficiency, education, and workflow integration with the likes of 3Shape. We’ll introduce SwiftPlus, enabling practices to upgrade to digital dentistry with a TRIOS scanner at no extra cost, and SwiftFlex, offering affordable clear aligners to help patients achieve straighter smiles. Additionally, we’ll showcase SwiftConnect, our free practice portal that simplifies order tracking, collections, and financial management for seamless lab interactions. The discussion will also cover the advantages of 3D-printed dentures, emphasizing workflow efficiency, precision, and improved patient outcomes with this next-generation technology. Join us to discover how Swift Dental is shaping the future of digital dentistry, providing seamless solutions, data-driven insights, and expert laboratory support. |
10:45 - 11:15 | Breakout area | Coffee Break | Grab a refreshment, take a tour around the state of the art Swift lab, explore our genius bar or try your luck in our speed scanning competition. | |
11:15 - 12:15 | Main auditorium | Digital Prosthodontics: A Personal Perspective on Innovation and Precision | Dr Akit Patel |
The field of prosthodontics is undergoing a transformative shift with digital technology, reshaping how we diagnose, design, and deliver prosthetic restorations. This talk explores my personal perspective on digital prosthodontics, emphasizing its impact on precision, efficiency, and patient outcomes. Through clinical case examples, I will highlight the advantages of digital workflows over traditional methods, including improved accuracy, reduced treatment time, and enhanced patient satisfaction. Practical strategies will be shared to improve predictability in restorative dentistry, enhance lab collaboration, and strengthen patient communication—all while leveraging the latest digital advancements. Ultimately, digital prosthodontics represents a paradigm shift that enhances both clinician capabilities and patient care. As technology evolves, embracing these innovations is essential for staying at the forefront of modern dentistry. This talk offers a balanced reflection on how digital prosthodontics is shaping the future of restorative dentistry through personal experience and professional insights. Three key learning aims:
Three learning objectives:
CPD development outcomes (A,B,C,D): C |
12:15 - 13:00 | Main auditorium | Maximising Scanner Potential: Effective Scanner use, Team Collaboration and the Patient Journey | Lamia Murray | This session focuses on improving operational excellence, including scanner and diary management across multiple surgeries. Lamia will share strategies to engage clinicians, fostering their confidence and willingness to integrate scanner use into daily practice. Additionally, she will highlight the significance of optimizing the patient journey and developing effective time management skills. Three key learning aims:
Six learning objectives:
CPD development outcomes (A,B,C,D): A B C |
13:00 - 13:45 | Breakout area | Lunch | Grab a refreshment, take a tour around the state of the art Swift lab, explore our genius bar or try your luck in our speed scanning competition. | |
13:45 - 14:45 | Main auditorium | Reference Dentures: A Streamlined Solution | Tim Jackson & Dr Rupert Monkhouse |
This presentation explores the clinical and technical factors that make the reference denture workflow most effective. Clinically, it improves efficiency by using the patients existing dentures as a guide, reducing chairside time while ensuring optimal fit. Technically, it enhances accuracy through modifications, occlusal adjustments, and digital integration. By understanding when and how to apply this approach, clinicians and technicians can achieve more predictable, efficient, and patient-centred prosthodontic outcomes. Three key learning aims:
Three learning objectives:
CPD development outcomes (A,B,C,D): B + C |
14:45 - 15:15 | Breakout area | Coffee Break | Grab a refreshment, take a tour around the state of the art Swift lab, explore our genius bar or try your luck in our speed scanning competition. | |
15:15 - 16:15 | Main auditorium | TRIOS for Associate Dentists - The Ultimate Investment for Modern Dentistry | Dr Ferdi Chum | This session will show how associate dentists can purchase their own personal TRIOS scanner to maximise treatment uptake, take on bigger and more complex cases and simplify the treatment pathway. Three key learning aims:
Three learning objectives:
CPD development outcomes (A,B,C,D): A B D |
16:15 - 16:45 | Main auditorium | Panel Discussions | All speakers | Get your questions answered in this Q&A session. |
16:45 - 17:00 | Main auditorium | Wrap up | Lee McIver | |
17:00 | Close |
This event is dedicated to our TRIOS customers and those with an interest in digital dentistry. Our agenda covers topics suitable for the wider dental team. So why not come as a whole team? And you can save £££ if booked together.
Stay ahead of the curve by incorporating user experience practices into your dental practice and improving patient outcomes.
Refund policy is 14 days before the start of the event.
Don't miss this opportunity to expand your skills, network with industry experts, and elevate your dental practice. Together, let's shape the future of dentistry.
Lee McIver,
Director 3Shape UKI
* This event is for UK & Ireland audience only.
** During the event, 3Shape and the Sponsors will take situational photos and recordings to document the event and promote 3Shape. These materials may be published on 3Shape's social media and website, as well as on our Sponsors' social media. The legal basis for this is 3Shape's legitimate interest. In accordance with GDPR/UK GDPR, each data subject has the right to object. More information about exercising these rights can be found in 3Shape’s Privacy Policy.