3D Modeling Essentials and Customization for Dental Professionals

The course aims to teach the fundamentals of 3D modeling and progress to advanced applications, demonstrating how a solid understanding of the basics can be adapted to various clinical situations. Basic 3D elements covered include mesh density, group functions, clay modeling, and file output options. Advanced elements focus on dental applications, such as customizing outputs from dental software. The primary teaching tool will be Meshmixer by Autodesk, Exocad, Blue Sky Plan 4 and Trios Unite. 

Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to:

Understand Basic 3D Modeling Concepts: Learn the foundational elements of 3D modeling, including mesh density, group functions, clay modeling, and file output options.

• Apply 3D Modeling in Clinical Dentistry: Demonstrate how to adapt basic 3D modeling skills to various clinical situations.
• Utilize Advanced 3D Dental Applications: Explore advanced 3D modeling techniques specific to dental applications, such as customizing outputs from dental software.
• Develop Problem-Solving Skills: Enhance the ability to troubleshoot and solve complex problems using 3D modeling techniques in clinical dentistry.

Moshe Berger is a third-year Graduate Prosthodontic Resident at the University of Pittsburgh. Originally from Denver, Colorado, and Miami Beach, Florida, he completed his undergraduate studies at Towson University and Neir Israel Rabbinical College, followed by dental school at the University of Maryland. Moshe’s diverse background includes work as an IT small business advisor and involvement in research projects on Prosthodontics, 3D bioprinting, and digital dentistry.