Growth of the Modern CAD/CAM Practice

Growing a dental practice is never easy, but with the right mix of passion, innovation, and teamwork, growth becomes not only possible but sustainable.

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Join Dr. Apekian as she shares her journey from mastering chairside workflows to integrating advanced 5-axis milling technology for complex, high-precision restorations. She’ll discuss how digital integration transformed her daily practice with presentation of key metrics, improving efficiency, broadening treatment capabilities, and enhancing collaboration between the clinical and technical sides of dentistry. Attendees will gain insight into the practical steps, decision-making process, and mindset that allow a practice to evolve from single-unit production to a full in-house restorative ecosystem.

Learning Objectives:

· Understand how to introduce CAD/CAM milling into daily restorative workflows

· Discuss key metrics to determine when your practice is ready to transition to 5-axis capabilities

· Explore daily applications of 5-axis milling and strategies for integrating an in-house laboratory

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Dr. Jenny Apekian

Dr. Apekian is a strong proponent of utilizing the latest technologies in dentistry to improve the patient experience. She recently built and designed one of the most technologically advanced dental offices, utilizing CAD/CAM technologies, 3D Imaging, state of the art infection control systems, as well as full digital integration. Committed to staying at the forefront of dentistry, Dr. Apekian participates in regular and ongoing post-doctoral education and training. She is a graduate of the Sacramento Implant Continuum and utilizes the latest technology for guided implantology. She also serves as a mentor and trainer for Dentsply Sirona’s CEREC CAD/CAM technology throughout the Sacramento region. She teaches fellow dentists how to utilize the technology to design and produce complete restorations, surgical guides and appliances for prosthetics, implantology and orthodontics.

Dr. Apekian graduated from University of California, Davis with a degree in Neurobiology, Physiology, and Behavior. She earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery from the University of California, San Francisco, where she graduated top of her class. She is active in the Sacramento District Dental Society, serving as the Legislative Committee Chair, as well as serving on the Continuing Education, Ethics, and Leadership Committees. She has also represented Sacramento at the CDA House of Delegates. Dr. Apekian is an active member of the California Dental Association, American Dental Association, and UCSF Alumni Association.

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