Workshop Outline
Day 1 Structure
3D printing in dentistry - a brief overview
- Why get into 3D printing and ROl
- What to look for in a 3D printer for your practice
- What can be 3D printed in dentistry
Setting up a 3D printer
- Set up
- Levelling
- Loading resin
Software workflow
- Real-life intraoral scan and basic model preparation
- Digital design of an occlusal splint
- Basic printing terminology
- Nesting - positioning, angulation and supports
Physical workflow
- Printing
- Washing
- Curing
- Safe material handling
Troubleshooting
- Common problems
- What to do when you encounter a print failure
Day 2 Structure
Surgical guides
- Why guided surgery
- Important parameters and settings
Design - the single implant
- Live demo and hands-on exercise - Blue Sky Plan
In-house clear aligners
- Workflow, ROI
3D printed restorations
- For and against
- Temporary vs Permanent - what should I tell my patient?
- Design - the single crown
- Post-processing
The two-day course is necessary to allow you to:
- Experience and use the software with one-on-one guidance
- Print something of your own choosing (e.g. crown, splint, model etc.)
- Understand and practise post-processing (washing, curing, polishing)
Numbers will be strictly limited!
Register Early Here
Questions? Reach out to equipment@aluro.co.nz.
Meet The Course Trainer
Dr Andrew Ip
BDS (Adi), MRACDS (GDP), Grad Dip Orthodontics (JCU), MSc Implantology & Dental Surgery (IMC), PGrad Dip Digital Dentistry (IDDA), PGrad Dip Oral Implants (ACDP)
About Andrew Ip
Handy Andy is a Sydney-based private general dentist who regularly presents on dental 3D printing. What began as a hobby years ago has evolved into a full-time digital dentistry passion for Dr. Andrew Ip. His expertise has taken him across the world-from the U.S. and Europe to Asia and Australia.
From simple models to zirconia printing, Dr. Ip has worked with nearly every printable dental application available globally and has operated more than 20 printers in his career. He has spent several years teaching dentists and technicians how to integrate additive technologies into their workplaces and serves as a Key Opinion Leader for multiple digital dentistry companies. His knowledge is grounded in true hands-on experience.
When he's not designing surgical guides, printing splints, or polishing printed crowns, you'll find him glued to a screen-designing printable table organisers or nesting a helmet for his cats in a slicer.
All course participants must bring
- Your own (high-powered) laptop with relevant software pre-installed prior to the training day. The software program(s) is/are free to use and the details of the software requirements will be confirmed at a later date.
- A laptop mouse - this is essential!
Option One
Two days - Friday 10 and Saturday 11 October 2025
Ideal for complete beginners.
This option provides a comprehensive introduction to 3D printing, including:
- Setup & software.
- Troubleshooting.
- Workflow (print, wash, cure).
- Nesting & model printing.
- Digital design fundamentals.
17 Hours
$1599 + GST
2nd Person Half Price
NZDA Registered Course
Option Two
One day only - Saturday 11 October 2025
Suitable for those with a printer and some experience printing.
Pre-requisite knowledge is required for this option.
- Basic experience in knowing how to set the printer system up.
- Basic troubleshooting.
- Physical printing workflow (print, wash, cure).
- Nesting/supporting.
- How to print a model.
8.5 Hours
$899 + GST
2nd Person Half Price
NZDA Registered Course
Numbers will be strictly limited!
Register Early Here
Questions? Reach out to equipment@aluro.co.nz.
RSVP STRICTLY LIMITED TO 20 SPACES
Friday 10th - Saturday 11th of October 2025 // 8.30am - 5pm // Morning tea, lunch, and afternoon tea provided.
GRAND MILLENNIUM AUCKLAND - 71 Mayoral Drive, Auckland.