Dentsply Sirona Academy will host five complimentary live webinars in November and December 2026 covering clear aligner case selection, connected implant workflows, digital scanning, and orthodontic treatment planning. Each one-hour session offers one continuing education (CE) credit.
The series covers a range of clinical topics with each course combining case discussions with practical insights for dental professionals and their teams. All sessions run from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Eastern Time.
November 10 – Clear Aligner Case Selection
On November 10, Elio Filice, DDS, MAGD, will present "The Right Patient, The Right Case: A Case-Selection Framework for Clear Aligners." Designed for general dentists, the session offers a framework for identifying suitable candidates for clear aligners, evaluating case complexity, and determining when specialist referral is indicated. Clinical examples will cover mild crowding, orthodontic relapse, and pre-restorative treatment, along with patient factors such as oral health, adherence, and expectations. Participants will also explore how digital treatment simulation, clinician-led lab support, and a structured workflow can support clinical decision-making and patient communication.
November 17 – Digital Implant Workflow
On November 17, Joe Chichetti, DMD, will present "Click to Crown: How CBCT, Primeprint, and DS Core Turn Implant Planning into Case Acceptance." Through a clinical case walkthrough and live workflow navigation, the session will connect CBCT-driven diagnosis, virtual treatment planning, guided surgery, and final restoration. Participants will learn how in-house surgical guide fabrication can support the implant workflow and how DS Core can help clinicians visualize treatment plans and communicate with patients.
December 8 – Elastics in Aligner Therapy
On December 8, Brian Gaudreault, DMD, will lead "Understanding Elastics with SureSmile Aligners," designed for dentists and clinical teams. The webinar will examine the biomechanical role of interarch elastics and clinical situations in which they may support treatment, including selected Class II and Class III malocclusions, midline corrections, and vertical corrections. The session will address how attachments, cutouts, buttons, and staging considerations support elastic mechanics, alongside common challenges such as patient adherence, and will cover communication strategies to support elastic wear.
December 15 – Digital Scanning and Patient Communication
On December 15, Reena Patel, DDS, will present "Digital Scanning: A Path to Practice Growth and Showing Patients Their 'WHY?'" Through live demonstrations and clinical examples, the webinar will explore how cloud-native scanning with Primescan 2 and DS Core can support daily workflows, team collaboration, and patient education. Participants will examine when to scan, the differences between status and treatment scans, and ways to make digital impressions routine, including team adoption and scan-driven patient conversations.
December 17 – CBCT in Orthodontic Planning
On December 17, Cory Costanzo, DDS, MSD, will present "Crown to Root Precision for the Orthodontist in Diagnosis, Treatment Planning, and Aligner Design." The session will explore how integrating CBCT into digital simulations allows clinicians to consider root movement and bony limitations during aligner planning. Using clinical cases, Dr. Costanzo will discuss the interplay between forces acting on teeth, staging strategies, aligner trim-line alternatives, and attachment utilization, as well as the capabilities of a user-modifiable aligner planning and staging platform.
According to a press release from the company, the webinars are part of Dentsply Sirona Academy's broader commitment to supporting dental professionals throughout their careers, connecting scientific knowledge with practical application to help clinicians and their teams integrate evolving technologies and treatment approaches into everyday practice.
Registration is available through Dentsply Sirona's website, with additional details on DS Academy's flexible education offerings at dentsplysirona.com/en-us/learn.
