April 12, 2024


Interdisciplinary Design in the Age of Biometrics

Dr. Florin Cofar, DDS




Seminar Schedule:

7:30am:
Registration & Breakfast

8:15am:
Introductory Remarks

10:00am:
Mid-Morning Break

10:15am:
Lecture resumes and AGM

12:00pm - 1:00pm:
Lunch

1:00pm - 3:30pm:
Lecture (no break)

3:30pm - 3:45pm:
Questions & Answers

Course breakdown

Providing a comprehensive understanding of the principles of treatment planning and execution in restorative cases. Leveraging available technologies as a means to empower the process. Rethinking design, beyond the classic mot-a-mot conversion from analogue dentistry.

Topics

Design decisions and implications:

  • Understanding the different layers of data
  • The impact of design decisions on treatment outcomes
  • Going through options and limitations

The interdisciplinary singular design:

  • Treatment roadmap consolidated in the initial design to facilitate true interdisciplinary treatment planning and execution.

Exploring available technologies:

  • Increased efficiency, precision, and predictability and, in the end, better patient care

Understanding bottlenecks and discussing work-arounds:

  • Functional and biological integration at the rehabilitation level.

Learning Objectives:

  • Understanding how to shift the timeline of design to create more leverage in digital workflows
  • Understanding key elements for realistic interdisciplinary planning.

About the Speaker

Florin Cofar attended the University of Victor Babes, Timișoara, where he received his degree in dentistry in 2007. Post-graduate of NYU College of Dentistry and Harvard Business school attendee.

Specialises in esthetic rehabilitations, working interdisciplinary for treating complex cases with orthodontic and implant component, as well as minimally invasive restoratives. Private practice in Timisoara, Romania.

Lectured for The American Academy of Restorative Dentistry, The American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, The British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, Brazilian Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, Romanian Society of Esthetic Dentistry and many others.