Discover how digital innovation is redefining removable prosthodontics. In this dynamic lecture and hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to harness the full potential of your intraoral scanner to simplify and elevate your denture workflow—from complete and immediate dentures to overdentures and digital relines. See how a fully integrated digital process can reduce appointments, enhance lab communication, and deliver more predictable, esthetic results your patients will love – all while maximizing the value of your existing technology.
Participants will explore real-world applications using reference dentures, articulators, and digital design software—then bring it all to life through guided scanning and virtual tooth setup exercises. Whether you’re new to digital dentures or ready to take your skills to the next level, this interactive session will show you how to turn scans into smiles and technology into results.
Learning Objectives:
After attending this course, participants will be able to:
1. Leverage intraoral scanning for complete, immediate, and implant-supported dentures, as well as digital relines, rebases, and repairs.
2. Incorporate reference denture and bio-functional trial denture techniques to achieve precision and patient satisfaction.
3. Recognize and resolve common challenges in digital previews while improving collaboration with your dental lab and communication with patients.
4. Design and refine virtual dentures in a digital environment to streamline workflow, save time, and enhance clinical outcomes.
DMD, MAGD, FICD, FACD - Brookline, Massachusetts
Dr. Ronni Schnell is a Clinical Professor at Boston University’s Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine, where she exemplifies innovation and leadership in digitally fabricated removable prosthodontics. In addition to her academic leadership, Dr. Schnell serves on several committees and has received multiple awards for her outstanding dedication, excellence in teaching, and contributions to the BU community.
A frequent national and international lecturer, Dr. Schnell focuses on implant-retained overdentures, complete and partial dentures, and digitally fabricated dentures. Together with her students, she has completed over 4,000 arches of digitally fabricated dentures and restored thousands of implant overdenture abutments, gaining invaluable hands-on experience in achieving success and anticipating challenges.
Dr. Schnell has earned her Mastership and two Lifelong Learning and Service Recognition Awards from the Academy of General Dentistry. She is a Fellow of both the International College of Dentists and the American College of Dentists and a member of the American Dental Association. She is also an accomplished figure skater who has competed at the Adult Nationals in Lake Placid. Dr. Schnell has proudly maintained her private practice, The Classic Smile, in Medford, Massachusetts, for over 44 years.
