3D PRINTING YOUR OWN ALIGNERS WITH GRAPHY
Are you curious how to start printing aligners in your practice? This exciting fundamental course covers the basics to the advanced and how the author built her clinical workflows around digital technology and the ability to produce clear aligners in the office.
Participants will become exposed to the fundamentals of in-office clear aligner workflows, including intraoral scanning, software design, and digital production. Includes a demonstration of 3D printing with Graphy direct print material
General Information
Topic:
“3D Printing Your Own Aligners with Graphy"
Course Speaker:
Melissa D. Shotell, DMD, MS
Board-Certified Orthodontist Clinical Faculty, University of Nevada
Las Vegas
Date/Time:
- March 29, 2026 (SUN) / 9:00AM - 1:00PM PST
CE units earned:
4 CEU
Tuition:
$295 / Light breakfast and refreshments included.
Location:
World Academy of Dental Education (US Dental 1F)
13043 166th Street
Cerritos, CA 90703Speaker
Melissa D. Shotell, DMD, MS
Program Director
Dr. Melissa Shotell is a Board-Certified Orthodontist and practices in a multi-specialty practice in California, focusing on the interplay of orthodontics and restorative treatment. After completing dental school Dr. Shotell practiced as a restorative dentist for several years, then returned to school to complete a certificate and master’s degree in orthodontics from Loma Linda University.
Dr. Shotell considers education to be her passion, and presents nationally and internationally on dental technology, clear aligners, digital workflow, and orthodontic techniques. She is also part-time clinical faculty in the orthodontics department at the University of Nevada Las Vegas, and teaches in the CE department for the University of Alberta in Canada. Dr. Shotell is also a reviewer for the Journal of Aligner Orthodontics. Dr. Shotell shares tips and tricks on orthodontics and clear aligners on social media as alignerbee.Course Overview
Are you curious how to start printing aligners in your practice? This exciting fundamental course covers the basics to the advanced and how the author built her clinical workflows around digital technology and the ability to produce clear aligners in the office.
Participants will become exposed to the fundamentals of in-office clear aligner workflows, including intraoral scanning, software design, and digital production. Includes a demonstration of 3D printing with Graphy direct print material.
- Understand principles, theory, workflow and clinical procedures for in-office clear aligner production
- Explore 3D printing for in-office clear aligners
- Exposure clinical workflows and laboratory workflows for in-office clear aligners
- Become familiar with the process of direct printing for in-office aligners with Graphy direct print material
