Live in-person · Digital
Deep Dive Into 3D Printing in Modern Dentistry
An in-depth course on integrating 3D printing into everyday clinical workflows. Resins, settings, and post-processing taught on live equipment, so the printer earns its space instead of collecting dust.
In partnership with SprintRay
This course provides continuing education (CE) credit for dentists.
Who this is for
- Practices that bought a scanner and never went further
- Doctors evaluating a printer before they spend the money
- Teams who want models, guides, and provisionals made in-house
Agenda
Draft agenda
- 01Scanning technique that produces a file worth designing on
- 02Design software basics: models, guides, provisionals
- 03Resins, print settings, and post-processing without drama
- 04Printing a surgical guide start to finish
- 05Validating fit before it reaches a patient
- 06What to keep in-house and what to keep sending to the lab
- 07Cost, maintenance, and the honest break-even math
This agenda is a working draft and may be refined by Dr. Bigler before publication.
What you will be able to do after
- Take a scan and design a printable model or guide
- Print, wash, and cure a case with predictable fit
- Choose equipment based on your case mix, not a trade-show pitch
- Train a team member to run the workflow
Tuition
Registration options
- One day (Day 1 or Day 2)$950
- Both daysSave $250$1,650
Bring your team
- Additional assistant, one day (each)$400
- Additional assistant, both days (each)$600
No payment is collected on this site. Our team confirms your final total at registration.
What to expect
What to expect at a Bigler Institute course.
In-person learning
Apply modern workflows and hands-on techniques with expert guidance.
For dental professionals
Ideal for dentists, assistants, and team members looking to improve skills and efficiency.
Clinically ready skills
Learn practical techniques you can implement right away in your practice.
On-site hospitality
Breakfast, lunch, and snacks are included for a seamless learning experience.
What is included
- All course instruction and materials
- Hands-on learning components
- Clinical workflows, guides, and reference resources
- Certificate of completion, and CE credit where applicable
- Access to the alumni community after completion, a network of practitioners advancing modern digital dentistry
How we teach
Our courses mirror real clinician decision-making, not classroom theory. Expect a balance of:
- Focused lectures
- Live demonstrations and guided instruction
- Hands-on learning with real-world application
- Open discussion with case review and Q&A
Meals and on-site amenities
- Breakfast and lunch included each course day
- Snacks and refreshments throughout the day
- A comfortable environment built for collaboration and connection
Inside the institute
Inside the Bigler Institute
A look inside a hands-on course at the institute, from the bench to the printers.
Reviews
What Participants are Saying
Verified reviews from dentists and assistants who have attended our hands-on courses.
My experience was excellent. It was a very thorough, yet concise, two days of learning. The information was shared in a way that gave me tools I can apply right away, along with areas I can continue to dive deeper into.
This training showed me that 3D printing is not as hard as it looks. It's a lot of repetition, and the more hands-on you get, the easier it becomes. I would definitely recommend this course to doctors and assistants, they'll leave with a lot of valuable knowledge.
I would absolutely recommend this course. It's very personal and intimate. Any questions or concerns you have are fully addressed, and everyone is focused on you. There are a lot of takeaways from this course, definitely worth it.