September Regional Meeting

Credit Hours: 3 Hours
Course Title: Digital Dental School: Predictable Outcomes in Fixed & Removeable Dentistry Utilizing Digital Design Systems
Speakers: Behnam Darvishan, DMD, August Durso, DDS, Sidharth Mohan, BDS, MS
Location:Hyatt Regency Schaumburg

Course Description:
The integration of digital workflows in prosthodontics has revolutionized treatment planning, fabrication, and clinical outcomes in both fixed and removable prosthetics. This lecture, presented by faculty from Midwestern University – Illinois, will explore how digital design systems enhance precision, efficiency, and predictability in restorative dentistry. Through demonstrations, evidence-based literature, and case studies, attendees will gain practical insights into optimizing digital tools for fixed and removable prosthodontics.

Course Objectives:
By the end of this lecture, participants will be able to:

1. Understand the historical and current digital design systems and how they contribute to predictable outcomes in fixed and removable prosthodontics.
2. Review clinical protocols for implementing digital workflows in fixed and removable prostheses.
3. Appreciate and understand the exposure dental students receive in digital prosthodontics education.
4. Explore applications of digital dentistry that emphasize accuracy, efficiency, and patient satisfaction.
5. Apply the presented digital dentistry options to everyday clinical practice.

About the Speakers:
Dr. Behnam (Ben) Darvishan joined Midwestern University as an adjunct faculty member in the preclinical program at the College of Dental Medicine–Arizona after graduating from the program in 2015. During his time in private practice, Dr. Darvishan utilized digital technologies to fabricate indirect ceramic restorations, occlusal guards, and surgical guides for implant restorations.

At the start of the pandemic, he became intrigued by the capabilities of 3D printing and has since had the opportunity to work with multiple types of printers as a preclinical assistant professor at Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine–Illinois. He has designed and printed numerous projects that have advanced the research of preclinical students.

Currently, Dr. Darvishan serves as a clinical care coordinator at the College of Dental Medicine and collaborates with Dr. Mohan to help students achieve the highest levels of success in their digital dentistry journey. In his free time, he enjoys golfing and spending time with his one-year-old daughter.

Dr. Sidharth Mohan is Clinical Assistant Professor at Midwestern University. He completed his specialty training in prosthodontics at the University of Florida, a field dedicated to restoring function and esthetics through the use of dental prosthetics. Dr. Mohan’s expertise includes dental implants, crowns, bridges, dentures, and full-mouth reconstructions.

In his leisure time, he enjoys spending time with his wife and daughter, playing basketball and soccer, and exploring local dining hotspots.

Dr. August J Durso, Jr. is an Assistant Professor at Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine in Downers Grove. He completed his DDS degree at Loyola University School of Dentistry in 1984. He began instructing at MWUCDMI in 2017 as a clinical adjunct and in 2020 became a pre-clinical adjunct. He accepted a full-time pre-clinical position in February of 2022. He worked in private practice for 38 years. Dr. Durso is active with the El Nino Rey dental mission group that supports remote villages and their dental health needs in Guerrero, Mexico and has supported the Convent of the Holy Spirit Missionary Sisters with their dental health care needs since 1984. He enjoys running and golf and time with his family, especially his 4 grandchildren.