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Chairside 3D Printing and the Ease of Digital Workflow: Changing the Future of Dentistry

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Categories: 3D Printing,Digital Dentistry

Speaker(s): Dr. Roberto Macedo, DDS, MS, PhD

CE Supporter:Safco Dental Supply Co.

Date: October 22, 2026 at 8:00 PM EDT

Location: Online Webinar

Contact Hours: 1 Live CE

AGD Code: 10

Event Details

 

 

Digital dentistry is reshaping how modern practices design, manufacture, and deliver care — and chairside 3D printing sits at the center of that transformation. This program offers a comprehensive look at how digital technologies streamline everyday clinical and laboratory workflows, driving greater efficiency, consistency, and clinical predictability. Attendees will explore how combining digital design, manufacturing, and chairside production can optimize practice performance while supporting high-quality, patient-centered care.

Beyond the technology itself, the session focuses on practical adoption: how to integrate digital solutions into daily processes, reduce turnaround times, and enhance treatment delivery without disrupting the flow of the practice. Participants will also examine the latest advancements and emerging trends shaping the field, gaining a forward-looking perspective on how digital innovation contributes to stronger clinical outcomes, higher patient satisfaction, and sustainable business growth.



By attending this webinar, participants will be able to:

  • Understand chairside 3D printing and digital dentistry, and their transformative impact on contemporary dental workflows.

  • Implement streamlined digital workflows and best practices that improve efficiency, consistency, and clinical predictability across clinical and laboratory processes.

  • Identify opportunities to reduce turnaround times, enhance treatment delivery, and optimize overall practice performance.

  • Evaluate how digital innovation and emerging trends can drive improved clinical outcomes, patient satisfaction, and business growth.

Additional Information

Author Bio

Dr. Roberto Macedo, DDS, MS, PhD

Dr. Roberto Macedo is a prosthodontist, educator, and international speaker with more than 25 years of clinical experience in cosmetic and restorative dentistry. A third-generation dentist, Dr. Macedo has advanced training that includes a master’s degree, PhD, and prosthodontic residency.

His clinical approach combines artistry with advanced digital technologies, including digital smile design, 3D imaging, CAD/CAM dentistry, and digital treatment planning. Throughout his career, Dr. Macedo has contributed to dental research, published in peer-reviewed journals, presented at international dental conferences, and helped develop cosmetic dentistry curriculum for dental education.

Today, Dr. Macedo practices at the Advanced Center for Cosmetic Dentistry in St. Petersburg, Florida, where he focuses on comprehensive smile design and complex restorative treatment. He also lectures nationally and internationally, sharing his clinical experience and expertise in digital dentistry with fellow dental professionals.

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This free Dental Learning presentation is made possible through the continued support of Safco Dental Supply Co.. Dr. Roberto Macedo, DDS, MS, PhD is a consultant and/or speaker for the following companies and/or organizations: Dental Learning, Safco Dental Supply Co.. Dr. Roberto Macedo, DDS, MS, PhD may receive an honorarium as compensation from the CE Supporter of this presentation and/or from Dental Learning for the time involved in preparing and delivering this online presentation.

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