Digital Smile Design: Staining, Glazing & Finishing Masterclass

This focused course is designed for dental professionals who want to elevate their aesthetic results in digital smile design. Moving beyond the design and planning phase, we explore how to bring digitally crafted smiles to life through advanced ceramic characterisation techniques.

Aims:

• To introduce participants to the artistry of staining, glazing and finishing within a digital smile design workflow.
• To demonstrate how refined surface characterisation enhances aesthetic outcomes and patient satisfaction.
• To bridge the gap between digital design and the final, natural-looking result.

Objectives:

By the end of the course, participants will:

• Understand the role of staining and glazing in creating lifelike restorations.
• Learn finishing protocols that mimic natural tooth texture and light behaviour.
• Gain hands-on experience in personalising restorations to suit individual smile designs.
• Explore how to integrate these techniques into a fully digital or hybrid workflow.
• Confidently apply these skills to enhance both milled and 3D printed restorations.