Video Training & Tutorials

Digital Dentistry in Action

At Summit-Horizon Dental Lab, we believe education is partnership. Our video library is designed to help clinicians and teams master every stage of the digital workflow — from intraoral scanning to surgical guide fabrication — using the same technology we rely on in our lab every day.

Implant Workflow Training Series

SICAT + Primescan Integration Tutorials

Follow along with this six-part series demonstrating the full digital implant workflow using SICAT software in tandem with Primescan.
 While these examples feature the Dentsply Sirona ecosystem, the process applies to most intraoral scanning (IOS) systems — giving your team a practical understanding of how Summit-Horizon coordinates implant cases from scan to final restoration.

Watch time: 5 minutes

Part 1 — Mastering Chairside Implant Workflow: CEREC SW 5 Digital Guide

Produced by Dentsply Sirona | Presented by Summit-Horizon Dental Lab



Learn how digital implant planning comes together in real time using CEREC Software 5 and SICAT Implant. This first tutorial from Dentsply Sirona demonstrates case setup, intraoral scan capture, and file transfer for virtual implant planning. Summit-Horizon Dental Lab brings this training to clinicians who want to streamline communication with their lab and achieve predictable chairside results.

Highlights:
• Case setup in CEREC SW 5
• Transferring scan data to SICAT Implant for digital planning
• Workflow tips for clinical efficiency

Watch time: 5:50 minutes

Part 2 — Sidexis SW 4 Digital Chairside Implant Workflow

Produced by Dentsply Sirona | Presented by Summit-Horizon Dental Lab



Continue your training with Part 2 of Dentsply Sirona’s Sidexis SW 4 Chairside Implant Workflow series. Follow the process from selecting 3-D X-ray data in Sidexis 4, to opening the case in SICAT Implant, and registering the intraoral scan with radiographic data. Summit-Horizon Dental Lab features this video to help practices understand how digital imaging and implant planning integrate for precise, predictable outcomes.

Highlights:
• Selecting and exporting 3-D X-ray data in Sidexis 4
• Importing into SICAT Implant & registering IOS scans
• Synchronizing diagnostics and restorative planning


Watch time: 2:43 minutes

Part 3 — Sidexis SW 4 Digital Chairside Implant Workflow: Mandibular Nerve Tracing

Produced by Dentsply Sirona | Presented by Summit-Horizon Dental Lab



In Part 3, Dentsply Sirona demonstrates how to accurately mark and trace the mandibular nerve within SICAT Implant during implant planning. Summit-Horizon Dental Lab shares this training to reinforce surgical safety and restorative precision through detailed digital visualization.

Highlights:
• Identifying and verifying the mandibular nerve in SICAT Implant
• Aligning CBCT and intraoral data for accurate planning
• Enhancing surgical predictability through digital mapping

Watch time:  5:11 minutes

Part 4 — Elevate Your Digital Chairside Implant Workflow: SICAT Implant + CEREC Guide 3 Tutorial

Produced by Dentsply Sirona | Presented by Summit-Horizon Dental Lab



Part 4 connects SICAT Implant planning with CEREC Software 5 and CEREC Guide 3 to demonstrate a seamless digital workflow. Dentsply Sirona details how to export planning data, integrate it into CEREC SW, and design a precise surgical guide. Summit-Horizon Dental Lab presents this resource to help clinicians apply the workflow confidently in their own practices.


Highlights:
• Integrating SICAT Implant planning with CEREC SW
• Designing and validating a CEREC Guide 3 surgical guide
• Achieving surgical accuracy and predictable restorative results

Watch time:  8:57 minutes

Part 5 — Mastering Digital Chairside Implant Workflow with CEREC SW 5

Produced by Dentsply Sirona | Presented by Summit-Horizon Dental Lab



In Part 5 of Dentsply Sirona’s comprehensive tutorial series, discover the advanced features of CEREC Software 5 that bring digital implant planning and surgical-guide design together. This session demonstrates how to import implant planning data into CEREC SW 5 and use it to create a precise CEREC Guide 3 surgical guide for predictable chairside results.

Summit-Horizon Dental Lab shares this resource to help clinicians understand how digital dentistry workflows connect planning, design, and delivery—improving accuracy, efficiency, and patient outcomes.


Highlights:
• Importing implant planning data into CEREC SW 5
• Designing a CEREC Guide 3 surgical guide for clinical precision
• Applying digital workflow principles for streamlined chairside implant placement

Watchtime: 46 minutes

3 Key Factors to Consider When Using Intraoral Scanners — Fundamentals of Intraoral Scanning (Part 1)

Produced by Henry Schein Dental | Sponsored by Dentsply Sirona | Presented by Summit-Horizon Dental Lab


Explore the power of digital implant planning with Dr. Ben Bringewald as he demonstrates how to merge Primescan intraoral scanning with CBCT imaging for precise, confidence-driven implant placement. This Henry Schein Dental webinar highlights best practices for combining diagnostic data, designing restorations, and creating predictable treatment plans using SICAT Implant within Sidexis 4 software.

Summit-Horizon Dental Lab shares this training resource to help clinicians understand how integrating CBCT, IOS, and digital design improves accuracy and communication from planning to restoration.


Highlights:
• Step-by-step process for taking a digital impression with Primescan
• Merging intraoral scans with CBCT data for optimal implant positioning
• Using SICAT Implant and Sidexis 4 to plan restorations with precision and predictability

Digital Impression & Scanning Tutorials

Master the Fundamentals of Digital Dentistry

Explore a series of educational videos focused on intraoral scanning techniques, digital impressions, and CAD/CAM fundamentals. Produced by the Institute of Digital Dentistry and presented by Summit-Horizon Dental Lab, these tutorials provide practical guidance for clinicians learning to capture precise digital scans and integrate them into efficient restorative workflows.
 Whether you’re new to intraoral scanners or refining your digital technique, this series builds the foundation for accuracy, speed, and confidence in every scan.

Watch time: 2:48 minutes

3 Key Factors to Consider When Using Intraoral Scanners — Fundamentals of Intraoral Scanning (Part 1)

Produced by the Institute of Digital Dentistry (iDD) | Presented by Summit-Horizon Dental Lab


Start your journey into digital dentistry with Dr. Ahmad Al-Hassiny in this introduction to intraoral scanning. Learn the three core factors that influence scan quality, accuracy, and speed—and how understanding scanner fundamentals sets you up for success before ever taking a digital impression.

Summit-Horizon Dental Lab features this iDD training to help clinicians and teams gain confidence with intraoral scanners and build a solid foundation for digital workflows used in restorative and implant dentistry.


Highlights:
• Key principles of how intraoral scanners capture and process data
• Essential setup and technique tips for accurate, repeatable scans
• Foundational knowledge for transitioning to full digital workflows

Watch time: 15:49 minutes

Full-Arch Scanning Protocols — Fundamentals of Intraoral Scanning (Part 2)

Produced by the Institute of Digital Dentistry (iDD) | Presented by Summit-Horizon Dental Lab


Continue building your digital dentistry foundation with Part 2 of iDD’s Fundamentals of Intraoral Scanning series. Dr. Ahmad Al-Hassiny explains proper full-arch scanning protocols for both dentate and edentulous patients, showing how correct technique improves accuracy, efficiency, and patient comfort.

Summit-Horizon Dental Lab features this training to help clinicians refine their scanning workflows and achieve precise full-arch impressions that integrate seamlessly with digital design and fabrication.


Highlights:
• Step-by-step full-arch scanning protocols for teeth and edentulous arches
• Benefits of digital impressions compared to conventional methods
• Practical tips for achieving accuracy and confidence in large-span scans

Watch time: 0:55 seconds

Why Are My Occlusal Contacts Open? Learn to Check Your Scans Properly (Part 3)

Produced by the Institute of Digital Dentistry (iDD) | Presented by Summit-Horizon Dental Lab


This quick tutorial highlights one of the most common mistakes in digital dentistry—incorrect bite registration. Through a technician’s perspective, the video shows how unverified or incomplete bite scans can cause open occlusal contacts and lead to remakes or patient discomfort.

Learn the importance of reviewing your intraoral scans before sending them to the lab. Discover why full-arch cases require both left and right bite scans, how to identify intersecting meshes that signal alignment errors, and how a three-second verification step can prevent costly redos.


Highlights:
• How to spot inaccurate bite registrations in intraoral scans
• When single vs. dual bite scans are required for accurate alignment
• Quick pre-submission checks to prevent open contacts and remakes

Advanced Digital Applications

Transforming Precision Into Esthetics

Go beyond scanning fundamentals with tutorials that showcase how digital workflows translate into beautifully crafted restorations. From single-unit veneers to 3D-printed esthetic solutions, these advanced lessons—produced by leading educators and presented by Summit-Horizon Dental Lab—highlight the artistry, accuracy, and innovation behind modern restorative dentistry.

Watch time:  2:48 minutes

Single-Unit 3D-Printed Veneer Secrets

Produced by The MOD Institute featuring Dr. Wally Renne | Presented by Summit-Horizon Dental Lab


Learn how digital technology and material science come together in this detailed case walkthrough from Dr. Wally Renne of The MOD Institute. This tutorial reveals the full workflow behind a single-unit 3D-printed veneer, demonstrating how precise digital design and rapid in-office fabrication can restore esthetics in a single appointment.

Dr. Renne showcases how to scan, mirror image, and digitally design the restoration using Exocad, followed by 3D printing on the SprintRay Midas system with high-translucency resin. The case concludes with custom shading, glazing, and bonding using Ivoclar materials—producing a seamless match in under 90 minutes.


Highlights:
• Digital veneer design and mirror imaging in Exocad
• 3D printing workflow using SprintRay’s Midas system and advanced resin materials
• Custom shading, glazing, and bonding protocols for natural, high-value esthetics

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FAQs

Summit-Horizon Dental Lab, based in Bridgeton, Missouri, curates this video library for dentists across St. Louis, the Midwest, and nationwide who want to strengthen their digital workflow skills.

Have questions about our video training library?

 Explore answers to the most common questions about Summit-Horizon’s digital dentistry tutorials, including how to access the videos, apply the techniques, and connect with our team for additional workflow support.

  • Who produces the training videos featured on this page?

    The videos are produced by trusted industry leaders such as Dentsply Sirona, Henry Schein Dental, The MOD Institute, and the Institute of Digital Dentistry (iDD). Summit-Horizon Dental Lab curates and presents these resources to help clinicians access reliable, hands-on education about digital dentistry workflows, materials, and technology integration.

  • What technologies are covered in Summit-Horizon’s implant workflow training?

    Our tutorials feature tools such as SICAT Implant, CEREC Software 5, Primescan, and Sidexis 4—systems commonly used for digital implant planning and guide fabrication. Even if you use different scanners, the principles apply across most IOS platforms.

  • Are these tutorials specific to certain scanner systems or software?

    While many videos feature platforms like Primescan, CEREC, SICAT Implant, and Sidexis 4, the workflows and principles apply broadly to most intraoral scanning (IOS) and digital implant planning systems. The goal is to help clinicians understand universal best practices for scanning, planning, and restorative precision.

  • Can I apply these techniques if my practice uses a different scanner or CAD software?

    Yes. The fundamentals of digital impressions, implant planning, and restorative design are consistent across most systems. Whether you’re using Medit, iTero, 3Shape, or another platform, the techniques demonstrated here can improve your accuracy and communication with the lab.

  • How can I improve the accuracy of my intraoral scans?

    Ensure proper isolation, follow full-arch scanning paths, and capture left and right bite scans for correct occlusal alignment. Our featured videos explain how small technique adjustments can prevent open contacts and remakes.

  • Can single-unit veneers be 3D printed in-office?

    Yes. Using CAD software like Exocad and printers such as SprintRay Midas, clinicians can design and print a veneer in under two hours with esthetic accuracy comparable to traditional ceramics.

  • Where can I learn more about digital dentistry techniques?

    Summit-Horizon partners with educational leaders like Dentsply Sirona, Henry Schein Dental, The MOD Institute, and the Institute of Digital Dentistry (iDD) to feature trusted video tutorials and continuing-education resources.

  • Does Summit-Horizon Dental Lab provide personalized digital workflow training?

    Yes. Beyond sharing educational videos, Summit-Horizon offers one-on-one digital workflow support, including case setup assistance, scanner integration guidance, and shade-matching consultations. Contact our team to schedule a virtual or in-person session.

  • Can I send my digital scans directly to Summit-Horizon Dental Lab?

    Yes. Our lab accepts digital impressions from all major scanners and provides secure upload portals, STL file submission, and real-time case tracking for fast turnaround.

  • How can I stay updated when new digital training videos are added?

    You can visit this page regularly or join our email list for updates on new tutorials, workflow guides, and digital case tips. Summit-Horizon continually adds new content to help dental professionals stay ahead of advancements in CAD/CAM, 3D printing, and digital restorative dentistry.