Predictable Fixed Prosthodontics:
Insights from the Laboratory Bench

COURSE OVERVIEW

Through the eyes of a dental technician, this course explores tooth preparation and analog impression characteristics that contribute to predictable restorative success. Participants will review preparation design, retention and resistance form, margin configuration, tray selection, impression materials and a step-by-step approach to analog impression techniques. Drawing on laboratory observations, this program highlights best practices, common challenges and proven strategies to improve accuracy, communication and fit.

Audience: Dentists, Dental Assistants
Recommended Pre-requisite: None 
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Format

Lecture,
Live Webinar

Subject

610 Fixed Prosthodontics

Speaker

Tramain Watkins, CDT

Availability

Thursday,
October 8, 2026
@ 5 PM PT

Credit

1 CE

Course Fee

Complimentary

LEARNING
OBJECTIVES

At the end of this course, attendees should be able to:
■ Evaluate tooth preparation and margin designs for predictable restorative outcomes and laboratory accuracy
■ Apply preparation parameters required for commonly used fixed restorative materials
■ Implement a systematic analog impression workflow for accurate, consistent impressions
■ Identify and troubleshoot common preparation, impression and restoration fit challenges to enhance laboratory communication and reduce remakes

Tramain Watkins, CDT

Director, Strategic Education | National Dentex Labs

Tramain Watkins, BA, CDT, has been working in the dental laboratory industry for more than 35 years. He has extensive experience fabricating analog and digital prosthetics, with expertise in implant-supported and retained restorations. A respected lecturer on both laboratory and clinical aspects of restorative dentistry, Tramain trains technicians and provides clinical support in case planning, troubleshooting and implant placement.
Patrick Jones - Course author

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Disclosures:

CE CREDIT:

To earn CE credit, a user must register for and then engage with the webinar on the published course date. Upon webinar conclusion, the course quiz and survey will be accessible to be completed. Once both elements are finished, the CE Certificate will unlock and be available for download.

SPEAKER DISCLOSURE:

This speaker is employed by National Dentex for the production and delivery of the course content. Speakers do not receive compensation for additional viewings of recorded materials. Any additional disclosures regarding potential commercial bias will be provided by the speaker at the beginning of the course presentation. This disclosure does not imply that the information presented is biased.

QUESTIONS:

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CANCELLATION POLICY:

If the webinar must be rescheduled, all attendees will automatically be rescheduled for the new course date. 

Hosted by Trident and National Dentex
Continuing Education Credit Provided by National Dentex