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34 I I practice management_ training _As one of the world’s leading experts on ad- vancedcomputer-enableddigitaldentaltechnology, Dr. Alex Touchstone knew there had to be a way to make it easier for dental professionals to integrate the technology into their offices. “The Planmeca FIT system is fantastic, but there wasn’tanaccessiblesourceofonlinelearningtotrain newusersontheclinicalsideofthesystem,”explains Dr. Touchstone, who runs Touchstone Dentistry in Hattiesburg, Miss. “I thought ‘There needs to be one central location where dentists can discuss common issues,watchvideotutorialsandcompletecoursesto gain confidence and improve their skills.’” Touchstone launched LearnDigitalDentistry.com in 2015, and the online resource has changed digital dentistry for thousands of practices worldwide. ApremiummembershiptoLearnDigitalDentistry. com allows dental professionals to watch hours of online video tutorials on everything from isolation and bonding to practice scheduling and marketing. They can complete online C.E. courses for credit, watch live patient demonstrations and step-by-step procedures, and chat with other professionals in the forum to see how dentists around the world are handling different challenges. Touchstonesaysbeginnerslovethenew“100days to Clinical FITness” course because it breaks down everythinginawaythatmakesitmanageable—even fordentalprofessionalswhoaren’tverycomfortable with technology. He’s worked closely with Planmeca to ensure the course picks up where SOS leaves off. And it supplements Planmeca’s already top-level high-touch100 Day Fitness Plan. “It takes a dentist and their team through every- thing they need to know to integrate the Planmeca FITsystemintotheirpractice,”Touchstonesaid.“You learn best practices for scanning, prepping, milling and bonding your restorations while maintaining clinical excellence.” Each video lesson includes downloadable re- sources, links to related videos, a dedicated forum and a practice crown restoration file that allows you toapplytheskillsyou’relearning.Plus,thedashboard crown counter helps you to record and improve your timing as you work toward offering one-visit dentistry. Premium LearnDigitalDentistry.com member- ships also include an educational video library from OptioPublishing(valuedat$49/month)thatyoucan share with patients — chairside, in the waiting area oronyourwebsite.Theengagingvideosallowyouto explain different procedures and promote good oral health, and the library includes titles on Planmeca CADCAM procedures, general dentistry, orthodon- tics, cosmetic dentistry and more. Touchstone is offering 30 days free to anyone whosignsupwiththecouponcode“LDD-NEWUSER- 30D,” so he’s hoping to see lots of new faces over on LearnDigitalDentistry.com. “No matter what level you’re on — or what level your team members are on — there’s a customized solution for you,” Touchstone promises. “We go beyond installation and show you exactly how to use your Planmeca FIT system to take your practice to new heights.” TolearnmoreaboutTouchstone’sonlineresource for mastering digital dentistry, visit learndigital dentistry.com/register._ CAD/CAM 3_2016 Digital dentistry made easy Author_Brent Parr Mississippi dentist Alex Touchstone revolutionizes Planmeca FIT training Brent Parr is the founder of Optio Publishing Inc. Optio provides innovative market- ing for dental practices and dental training websites such as LearnDigitalDentistry.com He can be reached at brent@ optiopublishing.com. CAD/CAM _about the author Dr. Alex Touchstone