IDDA Courses & Events
Introduction to exocad | Hands-On CAD Design Course | 6th February 2027
Introduction to exocad | Hands-On CAD Design Course | 6th February 2027
Couldn't load pickup availability
Introduction to exocad – One-Day Hands-On CAD Design Course
Master the fundamentals of digital dental design with practical, hands-on exocad training.
Join the International Digital Dental Academy (IDDA) for an interactive, one-day introduction to exocad, designed to help dental professionals build confidence in digital CAD workflows.
Through expert-led demonstrations, guided practical exercises and individual feedback, you'll gain valuable experience in designing crowns, bridges, occlusal splints and digital mock-ups using exocad software.
Whether you're new to exocad or looking to strengthen your foundational CAD skills, this course provides the knowledge and practical experience to support your digital dentistry journey.
Course Details
Date: Saturday, 6 February 2027
Time: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM (Registration from 9:00 AM)
Location: Hellesdon Dental Care, 153 Middletons Lane, Norwich, NR6 5SF
CPD: 8 Hours
Format: In-Person, Hands-On Training
Includes: Practical training, lunch and refreshments
What You'll Learn
1. Digital Case Setup
Learn to navigate exocad, import digital scans, configure restoration types and organise case parameters to establish an efficient CAD workflow.
2. Crown Design
Gain practical experience designing single crowns, refining anatomy, margins, proximal contacts and occlusal morphology.
3. Bridge Design
Explore the fundamentals of bridge design, including pontic anatomy, connector placement and functional considerations.
4. Occlusal Splint Design
Develop basic occlusal splint designs while considering appliance fit, occlusion and digital design requirements.
5. Digital Mock-Ups
Explore digital mock-up workflows for restorative visualisation, treatment planning and patient communication.
6. CAD Refinement & Quality Control
Understand how to use free-form editing tools and evaluate margins, contacts, anatomy and occlusion before manufacturing.
A Practical, Hands-On Learning Experience
This course combines tutor-led demonstrations with guided, case-based exercises, giving you the opportunity to develop your CAD skills in a supportive, small-group environment.
You'll benefit from practical experience, individual feedback and troubleshooting throughout the day, helping you build confidence in applying digital design workflows to clinical and laboratory practice.
What You'll Need to Bring
We recommend bringing a laptop suitable for running exocad so you can participate in the practical exercises.
A limited number of laptops will be available for delegates who are unable to bring their own. Please contact us in advance if you require one.
You do not need to own or purchase an exocad licence to attend this course.
What's Included?
One full day of guided, hands-on exocad training
Practical CAD design exercises
Expert-led demonstrations and individual feedback
8 hours of CPD
Lunch and refreshments
Secure Your Place
Spaces are limited to ensure a practical, interactive learning experience with individual guidance.
Book your place today and take the next step in developing your digital dental design skills.
Share
Scan Club Membership
Programme Overview (36-Month Minimum Term)
Your membership includes:
What’s Included
1. Full Access to the Level 7 PGCert in Digital Dentistry (IDDA)
Over 60+ hours of online teaching, hands-on demonstrations and digital workflows, designed to ensure you get the maximum clinical value from your scanner and become highly confident in digital dentistry.
2. Your IDDA Intraoral Scanner
An IDDA Scanner is supplied as part of your membership.
Ownership transfers only upon completing all 36 monthly payments.
(If payments stop or membership is cancelled early, the remaining balance becomes payable under the contract.)
3. Member-Only Pricing on Digital Dentistry Hardware
Exclusive access to preferential pricing on additional scanners, printers, software and digital tools via ScanClub.co.uk.
(Non-members cannot place or complete orders.)
4. Free Registration for the Annual IDDA Conference
Access to the IDDA’s flagship event at futureofdentistry.org — an essential update on the latest digital workflows.
5. IDDA.org Starter Membership
Ongoing content, webinars, resources and updates throughout your membership term.
Membership Terms
- Scan Club Membership operates on a fixed 36-month minimum term.
- A Scan Club Contract must be signed before the scanner is sent.
- Monthly payments continue for the full 36 months.
- Hardware supplied through Scan Club is provided solely as an educational accessory to support the programme.
- Only active Scan Club Members may access discounted pricing or place hardware orders.
- The programme is designed as a fully supported pathway into digital dentistry, combining education, hardware access and ongoing guidance from the IDDA team.
For information on any compulsory or optional licence or maintenance fees associated with specific scanners, please see the Scanner Information page.