The 30-Minute Crown Appointment-The 30-Minute Crown Appointment

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This webinar, sponsored by Dandy, featured Dr. David Sherberg explaining a highly efficient workflow for digital crown preparation and scanning in a 30-minute appointment. He emphasized predictability, repetition, and delegation, with dental assistants handling setup, shade selection, topical application, and cleanup so the doctor can focus only on the active prep time.<br /><br />Sherberg described a step-by-step protocol: gross reduction with a carbide bur, caries removal, two-cord gingival retraction, refinement of the finish line, and occlusal adjustment. A key part of his technique was using a larger red-striped diamond bur to smooth margins and gently sculpt gingival tissue dry, improving visibility and hemostasis for intraoral scanning. He argued that this approach makes margins easier for labs to read and improves scan accuracy.<br /><br />He also discussed using hemostatic agents, clearance checks in software, and design previews to troubleshoot difficult areas. The Q&A with Dr. Adam Kennedy covered topics such as scanner use, electric handpieces, cord management, finish line design, bleeding control, crown lengthening, and how well gingiva heals after retraction. Overall, the session focused on making crown preps faster, cleaner, and more predictable with digital dentistry.

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Description Dr. Sherberg's foolproof digital crown workflow is a master class in technique and efficiency. In this eye-opening, pre-recorded session, you will learn the exact steps he takes to eliminate crown remakes and keep appointments under 30 minutes with little to no stress. Dr. Adam Kennedy from AGD's DE Council moderates a live Q&A afterwards. Learning Objectives Learn techniques for efficient tooth preparation and gingival management. Discover best practices for working with digital portals, write clear lab scripts, and manage digital prescriptions effectively. Explore strategies to delegate tasks to dental assistants to enhance efficiency and maintain consistent workflows during crown prep appointments. Speaker Bio David Sherberg, DMD, is a resident of St. Petersburg, Florida. He founded Bayway Dental with the goal of providing most, if not all, dental services for his patients right at his office. After graduating from the University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine, Sherberg opted to continue his education with an advanced education in general dentistry residency at Virginia Commonwealth University. He has received extensive dental implant continuing education, including the Comprehensive Interdisciplinary Dental Implant Certification at the University of Florida, Full Arch Guided Surgery and Immediate Teeth (Same Day Teeth®) training from The Pikos Institute, and membership in the International Congress of Oral Implantologists. As a testament to his commitment to excellence in IV sedation dentistry, he is a certified DOCS Education member. Additional Information This course is sponsored by Dandy.

Keywords

digital crown preparation

intraoral scanning

gingival retraction

hemostasis

finish line design

dental workflow

crown prep protocol

digital dentistry

predictable outcomes