3D Printing: Where Do I Start?

Program Overview

If you are ready to bring 3D printing into your dental practice but aren’t sure where to begin, this introductory course gives you the confidence and skills to get started. Designed for professionals new to digital dentistry, this small-group training walks you through the essential science, tools and workflows that drive modern dental 3D printing. 

You’ll design dental models and splints in 3Shape, explore the capabilities of Asiga printers, compare materials and equipment, and practice stepbystep postprocessing techniques. By the end, you’ll understand how 3D printing works—and how to use it effectively in your daily clinical workflow. 

The instructors and planners for this course have listed no conflicts of interest.

Planning Committee: Donal Scheidel, DDS; Douglas MacDougall, DMD; Jose Ibarrola, CD, MS, DDS; Christine Keith, BS, DDS; Colin Dworak, MBA

Method of Teaching: Lecture/Discussion and Hands-On Skill Lab

Total CE Credits: 3.0

Registration

Registration Fee: $1,000

Limited Seats! 
Enrollment is limited to 12 participants to ensure hands-on support and individualized instruction.

Creighton alumni and their spouses/dependents receive 15% off with code LIFELONGCU

Need help registering? Click here.

Conference links to be sent a week prior to the event. 

Location

Creighton University School of Dentistry
2109 Cumming Street
Omaha, Nebraska 68178

Designed For

Dentists, dental assistants and dental technicians who are new to 3D printing or have minimal experience with digital design tools. Enrollment is limited to 12 participants to ensure hands-on support and individualized instruction. 

Course Instructor

Joseph V. Sullivan, BA, DDS
Assistant Professor, Creighton University School of Dentistry

Dr. Joseph Sullivan is a prosthodontics educator with extensive clinical experience and a passion for digital dentistry. After earning his biology degree from Carroll College and his DDS from Creighton in 2011, he spent nearly a decade in private practice in Washington’s Tri-Cities. He returned to Creighton in 2021 and now teaches full time in the Department of Prosthodontics, helping learners integrate new technologies like 3D printing into everyday patient care. 

What You'll Learn

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• • Understand the complete 3D printing workflow and key printing components 
    
  • Create accurate dental models using 3Shape software 
    
  • Design splints with 3Shape 
    
  • Print, cure and postprocess dental materials with confidence 
    
  • Troubleshoot common 3D printing errors and improve consistency 

Provided By

• Creighton University School of Dentistry
• Creighton University College of Professional and Continuing Education

Schedule

Friday, April 17, 2026
1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Dental Credit Statement

Creighton University is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. 

ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit by hours by boards of dentistry. 

Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to ADA CERP at www.ada.org/goto/cerp.

The Creighton University School of Dentistry designates this activity for 5.5 continuing education credits.

How To Register

Step 1
Login or create a Lifelong Learning account by selecting "Enroll Now."

If you are unable to create a new account, it is likely you have already registered this email address. Click “Forgot Password” to reset.

*Each registrant must create their own account using their own email.

**This is not connected to any Creighton NetID account.

Step 2
Register for your program by clicking on the Cart and following the prompts to submit payment.

When done, you will receive a Registration Confirmation email.

*You can also view your confirmed registrations in your Creighton Lifelong Learning account under Student Dashboard and Purchases & Enrollments.

Refund Policy

Participants may cancel in writing up to 7 days before the course begins for a full refund. No refunds are issued within 7 days of the course start date. Some courses are not eligible for refunds; exceptions will be noted in course descriptions. If a course is cancelled by the University for nonweather-related issues, a full refund will be provided. In the event of a weather-related closure, the course will be rescheduled. 

Questions? 

Office of Continuing Education
College of Professional and Continuing Education
Creighton University
402.280.1830
CMedEd@creighton.edu