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Digital Dentistry, Artificial Intelligence and Prosthodontics

6ème Congrès du Collège d'Odonto-Stomatologie Africain et de Chirurgie Maxillo-faciale

Location

Abidjan, Ivory Coast, Africa

Speaker

Dr Rui Falacho

Associate Professor at ADEMA University School, University of the Balearic Islands (UIB)
Adjunct Assistant Professor at the Department of Preventive and Restorative Sciences at Penn Dental Medicine, University of Pennsylvania (UPenn).
Section Editor of the Journal of Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry (JERD).
President of the European Academy of Digital Dentistry (EADD).
President of the Portuguese Society of Prosthodontics and Esthetic Dentistry (SPPED)
Author and co-author of numerous peer-reviewed scientific articles, most of which are published in first-quartile (Q1) journals. He has authored 4 book chapters. Holds 1 registered patent and has rights/royalties over several products. Participated in over 170 national and international scientific events worldwide as a speaker and/or hands-on trainer and has organized more than 30 scientific events. Supervised 31 Master's and/or PhD theses. Received 17 awards and/or honors.

Organizer

Association des Odonto-Stomatologistes de Côte d'Ivoire (A.O.S.C.I.)

Abstract :

Dentistry is evolving at an unprecedented pace, and digital technologies are now redefining standards of precision, efficiency, and predictability—particularly in the field of oral rehabilitation.
This lecture explores the integration of digital technologies into daily clinical practice through a science-based approach. Drawing on my clinical and research experience, while remaining firmly grounded in contemporary literature, this presentation will analyze how digital imaging, CAD/CAM systems, and digital impression techniques have transformed patient assessment, treatment planning, and clinical outcomes.
Artificial intelligence and its realistic applications in dentistry will also be addressed, along with protocols aimed at achieving not only high esthetic outcomes, but also rigorous functional planning, controlled execution, and long-term stability.
Through several clinical cases, participants will discover how these technologies can be strategically integrated to optimize restorative outcomes while enhancing treatment safety and predictability.
Finally, this presentation will examine the challenges associated with digital adoption and propose practical solutions to facilitate it.

Learning objectives :

  • Understand how digital imaging, CAD/CAM systems, and digital impression technologies enhance diagnostic accuracy, treatment planning, and clinical predictability in oral rehabilitation.
  • Identify evidence-based strategies for the realistic integration of artificial intelligence and digital workflows to achieve esthetic, functional, and long-term stable clinical outcomes.
  • Apply practical protocols to strategically adopt digital technologies in daily practice, overcoming common implementation challenges while improving treatment safety and efficiency.