Taking the Leap from Analog to Digital Impressions in Orthodontics
With an attic full of models and a full-time lab professional solely dedicated to model maintenance and storage, Dr. Harris knew that utilizing stone models for treatment planning was not something he wanted to do moving forward.
While he did know he wanted to start taking digital impressions, what he didn't know was how large the impact of that decision would be to his entire process for treating patients.
You’ll learn:
- How Dr. Harris has drastically sped up his workflows by reducing patient visits and lab turnaround times
- How digital impressions have improved his patient communication and treatment acceptance rates
- How his evolving digital workflow continues to improve his overall efficiency and clinical chair time
Dr Christopher Harris
Education:
- Bachelor of Arts with Distinction — University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
- Doctorate of Dental Surgery with Distinction — University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
- Certificate in Orthodontics — University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
- Master of Science in Orthodontics — University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Committed to orthodontic excellence, Dr. Harris enjoys speaking on orthodontic-related topics throughout North and South Carolina. In addition, he regularly attends continuing education courses in order to offer the most up-to-date and predictable treatments for his patients. Dr. Harris is a diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics, and a member of several professional organizations:
- American Association of Orthodontists
- Southern Association of Orthodontists
- North Carolina Association of Orthodontists
- American Dental Association
- Charlotte Dental Society
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