The Dental Tribune Study Club will host the CAD/CAM Symposium 2026 on Friday as a free online event for dentists, dental technicians and laboratory owners. The five-session programme covers clinical treatment planning, laboratory efficiency, artificial intelligence-supported prosthetic design, CAD/CAM materials and chairside milling protocols, with a focus on predictable treatment outcomes and streamlined communication between practices and laboratories.

Expert sessions on digital planning and materials

Dr Paweł Aleksandrowicz will demonstrate how digital planning and surgical navigation support immediate and early full maxillary reconstruction on zygomatic implants, including combined implant and orthognathic approaches. Dental technician Kostia Vyshamirski will show how ceramics and internal stains can be integrated into daily workflows for zirconia and lithium disilicate restorations using a minimal layering approach.

Artificial intelligence and chairside efficiency

Prof. Ali Murat Kökat will address how web-based CAD and artificial intelligence streamline crown, bridge and implant-supported restoration design while strengthening real-time collaboration between clinicians and laboratories. Tim Hark will discuss nano-ceramic hybrid materials for CAD/CAM crowns, examining advantages, indications and limitations from preparation to cementation. Dr Ashton Prince will focus on fast-paced porcelain blocks and practical office protocols to make restorative procedures more predictable, efficient and economically viable.

Registration is free of charge. Participants can earn up to five continuing education credits during the symposium, with some sessions offering specific credit allocation. The event is part of a broader specialty symposia series, with further events planned later in 2026 covering 3D printing technology, implant dentistry, aligner treatment and endodontics.