3D-Printed Splints & RetainersAI-Assisted Design and Chairside Manufacturing

Advances in AI-assisted design and automated 3D printing are making in-house fabrication of occlusal splints and orthodontic retainers more accessible and efficient for dental practices.

Join Dr. Mina Levi for a clinically focused educational session exploring the complete digital appliance workflow, including intraoral scanning, digital design, automated manufacturing, post-processing, finishing, and clinical delivery.

Through clinical examples and a demonstration featuring Zylo 3D technology, participants will gain practical insights into integrating chairside appliance production into existing digital workflows, optimizing staff involvement, reducing reliance on outside laboratories, and evaluating the financial benefits of in-house manufacturing.

Dr. Mina Levi

Dr. Mina Levi

Founder and Clinical Director of California Dental Innovations

When

Thursday, November 5, 2026

Time

12 – 2 PM (PT)

Location

450 Sutter Street, 3rd Floor, Mayan RoomSan Francisco, CA 94108

Parking available in the building

Free register

What you’ll learn

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

  1. 01

    Identify accurate intraoral scanning and bite registration techniques required for digital fabrication of occlusal splints and orthodontic retainers.

  2. 02

    Explain AI-assisted appliance design principles, including thickness, fit, retention, occlusal contacts, and clinical customization using iTero Design Suite and ZyloCAD.

  3. 03

    Describe the automated chairside 3D-printing workflow, including file preparation, material selection, printing, washing, curing, and quality control.

  4. 04

    Recognize appropriate post-processing and finishing protocols, including support removal, smoothing, polishing, final fit evaluation, and occlusal verification.

  5. 05

    Evaluate the clinical, operational, and financial considerations of incorporating in-house 3D printing into a dental practice, including laboratory savings, staff efficiency, and patient experience.

Featured speaker

Dr. Mina Levi, DDS, MAGD, FAACA

Dr. Mina Levi, DDS, MAGD, FAACA, is the Founder and Clinical Director of California Dental Innovations in San Francisco. With more than 16 years of Invisalign experience and over 1,500 treated cases, she brings extensive clinical expertise in digital dentistry and orthodontic workflows. She serves as Chair of the San Francisco AACA Invisalign Study Club and is a clinical educator, speaker, and Founding Clinical Advisor to Zylo 3D, focusing on AI-assisted design, chairside manufacturing, and practical implementation of emerging dental technologies.

Free register