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MODERN 
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DENTISTRY

Learn the power of digital design inside and out using exocad.

$9,000 per Person  |  42 CE Credits
3 Two-Day Hands-on Courses

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Master of Dental Design Level 1 Dental CE

Jumpstart exocad

Everything you need to hit the ground running with exocad.

2 Day Hands-on Course
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Dental CE Charleston
Dental CE exocad Wally Renne
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Course Details

OVERVIEW

Exocad is one of the most powerful tools available in digital dentistry — a full blown laboratory at your fingertips. Join us in accelerating your first steps on this software as we unlock the secrets to predictable digital design. We'll be spending hands-on time designing anterior and posterior crown and bridge, single unit implant restorations, and occlusal guards utilizing virtual articulation.

DESIGNED FOR

Dentists, Laboratory Technicians, Design Teams and Dental Assistants

COURSE SCHEDULE

Day 1
8:00 — Coffee & Pastries
8:30 — Lecture and Design Case 1
12:00 — Rooftop Lunch
1:00 — Hands on Design Case 2
4:30 — Q&A Social Event
Spouses Welcome with RSVP

Day 2
8:00 — Coffee & Pastries
8:30 — Hands on Design Case 3
12:00 — Lunch on Location
1:00 — Hands on Design Case 4
4:00 — Wrap Up

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Understand case setup and design settings
Understand wizard and expert mode
Learn to mirror image teeth 
Learn ti-base restorations and 
Learn hybrid abutment implant workflows
Introduction to occlusal guards

CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT

14 Credit Hours • AGD PACE 

010 Basic Sciences — 2 hours
180 Occlusion — 2 hours
610 Fixed Prosthetics — 6 hours
690 Implants — 4 hours

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This course has opened my eyes to the possibilities of digital design. It has made it impossible to look back. 

— DR. STEVEN ROSS
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exocad Level 2 Dental CE

Aesthetics & Digital Smile Design

Deliver incredible aesthetics with ease using the power of exocad.

2 Day Hands-on Course
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MOD East Champagne

Course Details

OVERVIEW

Powerful digital smile design tools in exocad enable unprecedented control of aesthetic cases. Learn how to synergistically combine digital smile design to your cases as we work through several real world smile scenarios. Principles of occlusion will be covered along with advanced occlusal guard design. Anterior implant restorations will be worked through as part of a larger smile case.

DESIGNED FOR

Dentists, Laboratory Technicians, Design Teams and Dental Assistants

COURSE SCHEDULE

Day 1
8:00 — Coffee & Pastries
8:30 — Lecture and Design Case 1
12:00 — Rooftop Lunch
1:00 — Hands on Design Case 2
4:30 — Q&A Social Event
Spouses Welcome with RSVP

Day 2
8:00 — Coffee & Pastries
8:30 — Hands on Design Case 3
12:00 — Lunch on Location
1:00 — Hands on Design Case 4
4:00 — Wrap Up

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Understand dental photography for smile design
Master exocad Smile Creator and Mockup Module
Understand how material choices impact design
Understand occlusal philosophies 
Learn fundamental guard design

CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT

14 Credit Hours • AGD PACE 

180 Occlusion — 6 hours
610 Fixed Prosthetics — 8 hours

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My anterior design skills advanced more in two days than trying to learn on my own all year.

— DR. ED BOLISKI
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exocad Level 3 Dental CE

Full Mouth Reconstruction & Removables

Simplify complex restorative cases with exocad.

2 Day Hands-on Course
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MOD Institute Removable Prosthetics Dental CE
MOD Institute Removable Prosthetics Dental CE 3
MOD Institute Removable Prosthetics Dental CE 2
MOD Institute Removable Prosthetics Dental CE 4

Course Details

OVERVIEW

Welcome to advanced-level design. Expand your design skills into digital dentures, metal free partials and full mouth reconstruction. We’ll focus on occlusion and hands-on design as we work through real-world case design, refinements and feedback.

DESIGNED FOR

Dentists, Laboratory Technicians, Design Teams and Dental Assistants

COURSE SCHEDULE

Day 1
8:00 — Coffee & Pastries
8:30 — Lecture and Design Case 1
12:00 — Rooftop Lunch
1:00 — Hands on Design Case 2
4:30 — Q&A Social Event
Spouses Welcome with RSVP

Day 2
8:00 — Coffee & Pastries
8:30 — Hands on Design Case 3
12:00 — Lunch on Location
1:00 — Hands on Design Case 4
4:00 — Wrap Up

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Learn replica denture techniques 
Learn virtual pour techniques
Understand digital records for edentulous patients
Learn metal free partial denture design
Understand occlusal philosophy
Perform full mouth rehabilitation case design

CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT

14 Credit Hours • AGD PACE 

180 Occlusion — 4 hours
610 Fixed Prosthetics — 6 hours
670 Removables — 4 hours

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Full Mouth Reconstruction and Removables CE 4
Full Mouth Reconstruction and Removables CE 3
Full Mouth Reconstruction and Removables CE 2
Full Mouth Reconstruction and Removables CE 1

I always struggled with removable design, until now. This course was eye opening.

— DR. CINDY JONES
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Locations

Two locations. One MOD.
MOD East Horizontal
Led by Dr. Wally Renne in the historic heart of Charleston, South Carolina.
A 3,000 sq. ft. showcase of the latest technology in dentistry encircling a classroom and glass-encased aesthetics practice. MOD East resides in the renowned Jasper Building, just 20 minutes from the Charleston International Airport (CHS).
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320 Broad St.
Charleston, SC 29401
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Sunset West Coast
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Hands-on CE led by August de Oliveira at select locations throughout Southern California.
Carefully selected course locations at technology partners, renowned practices and historical hotels along the west coast.
Beverly Hills Hotel

Hotel in Beverly Hills

An elegant, modern West Coast retreat beckons you for learning, in style. A rooftop bar with panoramic views of LA’s fabled canyons, world-class dining and luxury shopping are all at your fingertips.
Location to be announced May, 2023
Travel Times
LAX Airport — 1 hour
Hollywood/Burbank Airport — 45 minutes

Track Details

PRICE

$9,000 per Person

What's included?

Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 hands-on courses
Breakfasts, lunches and Friday's social event at each course
All course supplies and materials
All software and technology required for the class

OVERVIEW

Good digital design is the foundation of everything that we do in digital dentistry. This track simplifies design, combining cookbook workflows and sound principles that will become the springboard of your design career.

DESIGNED FOR

Dentist, Laboratory Technicians, Design Teams and Dental Assistants

ACCREDITATION

42 Credit Hours • AGD PACE 

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aesthetics and smile design dental ce 1
MOD Institute Removable Prosthetics Dental CE 3
MOD East Champagne

Track Preparation & FAQs

PREREQUISITES

There are no prerequisites for this track. It is suggest, not required, to take each course in sequential order.

TECHNOLOGY REQUIREMENTS

All technology for the course is provided by The MOD Institute. No previous training required.

FAQs

Do I need to take the track courses from one location?

No. Mix and match locations based on course availability and your schedule when choosing between any Level 1, Level 2 or Level 3 course.

Do I need to own exocad to take this track?

No. Whether you are considering learning more about design in general, considering purchasing exocad or another software, or are currently an exocad user, the materials in this track will empower you to master digital design in dentistry. All software licenses used during the training are provided by The MOD Institute.

How much does it cost to bring a team member with me?

Course tracks at The MOD Institute are priced to be as economical as possible for two days of hands-on learning with dedicated instructional guidance and support. With that, additional seat pricing is set at $3,000 per course per person when combined with a track purchase.  If you are planning to bring 4 or more team members contact us at info@themodinstitute.com to discuss group discounts. 
We recommend booking your flight into the Charleston International Airport (CHS) which is just 20 minutes from The MOD Institute. If you need further help with your travel, please reach out to a MOD Concierge at 888-851-6298.

Learning design has enhanced every aspect of how I perform dentistry.

— DR. JOHN PARSIMMONS
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Digital Design Track

$9,000

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Level 1

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Aesthetics & Digital Smile Design

Level 2

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Full Mouth Reconstruction & Removables

Level 3

Clear
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