The Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Sree Balaji Dental College & Hospital, proudly marked a transformative milestone with the introduction of Digital Dentistry and Smile Designing into routine clinical practice. This initiative represents a significant step forward in integrating technology-driven precision with advanced patient-centered care.

The inauguration was graced by our esteemed Dean - Dr. M. Kannan, Registrar -Dr. S. Bhuminathan, and Head of the Department- Dr. Venkatesh. A, who jointly launched this state-of-the-art digital platform. Their vision and support have been instrumental in fostering technological innovation within the department.

The highlight of the event was a live demonstration of the intraoral scanner, showcasing its superior accuracy in capturing digital impressions and facilitating real-time chairside treatment planning. This technology eliminates the need for traditional impression materials, enhances patient comfort, and ensures unmatched precision in restorative and aesthetic procedures.

With the integration of Smile Designing software, the department now offers patients a personalized digital preview of their treatment outcomes—enabling predictable, aesthetic, and functional results. This comprehensive digital workflow—from scanning and designing to fabrication—marks a new era in clinical excellence.

By adopting Digital Dentistry, the Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics reaffirms its commitment to innovation, precision, and evidence-based clinical practice. This advancement underscores the institution’s continuous pursuit of excellence in dental education, research, and patient care.

Digital Dentistry and Smile Designing

The Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics at Sree Balaji Dental College & Hospital proudly integrates Digital Dentistry into routine clinical and academic practice, marking a new era of precision, efficiency, and patient-centered care.

What is Digital Dentistry?

Digital Dentistry involves the use of computer-aided technologies in diagnosis, planning, and execution of dental treatments. It replaces conventional methods with digital scanning, 3D imaging, and CAD/CAM-based workflows, ensuring accuracy, comfort, and superior clinical outcomes.

Our digital suite includes:

• Intraoral scanners for impression-free 3D imaging
• Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) for detailed anatomical assessment
• CAD/CAM systems for designing and milling restorations
• 3D printing technology for models, guides, and provisional restorations

Digital Smile Designing (DSD)

Digital Smile Designing is an advanced aesthetic planning tool that allows clinicians to digitally design and visualize a patient’s smile before beginning any treatment. Using high-resolution photographs, facial scans, and specialized software, the new smile is created in harmony with the patient’s facial features and personality.

Clinical Integration

Digital workflows are now part of our routine restorative and endodontic practice, from post-endodontic restorations to aesthetic smile makeovers. Our department is committed to training undergraduate and postgraduate students in these cutting-edge digital technologies, fostering innovation and excellence in modern dental care