Watford and District Section - A day in the life of a laser dentist

What to expect

This engaging and practical lecture with Robin Horton is designed for dental professionals ready to elevate their clinical outcomes through cutting‑edge digital and laser‑assisted technologies.

Discover how a fully digital workflow, from intraoral scanning to real‑time 3D printing can transform your practice, streamline your procedures, and increase confidence at every stage of treatment.

Digital workflow benefits
Learn how digital planning improves accuracy, strengthens informed consent, enhances communication, and reduces clinical stress, all while achieving predictable, repeatable outcomes.

Laser dentistry: Types, uses and clinical advantages
Explore the science behind dental lasers, the two main types used in dentistry, and how they support both operative and implant-based care by improving precision and patient comfort.

Guided implant surgery
Understand why 3D imaging and surgical guidance are essential for modern implantology — and how these technologies help reduce risks, optimise placement, and boost patient trust.

SprintRay 3D printing and same-day solutions
See how real-time printing enables you to scan, plan, treat, and fit teeth within hours, transforming turnaround times and enhancing the patient experience.

Case studies and video demonstrations
Gain insights from real clinical scenarios showing how digital tools integrate seamlessly into daily practice.

This lecture is ideal for clinicians looking to modernise their workflow, expand their digital skill set, or explore new technologies that improve patient outcomes and operational efficiency. Whether you're new to digital dentistry or looking to deepen your expertise, you'll walk away inspired, informed, and equipped to take your practice to the next level.

Timings

​18:30 Registration and refreshments

19:00 Lecture - Robin Horton

21:00 End

Learning objectives

• Confidently understand the digital workflow and tools that are used - IOS, Face Scanners, 3D printers and Milling Machines
• Know what a laser is and what its basic functions are, and the two main types used in dentistry
• Understand why implants should only be placed with 3D imaging and some type of surgical guidance.

Development outcomes

A, B, C and D

Meet the speaker

Robin is a General Dentist with a special interest in digital, laser and implant dentistry. He is the owner of a large private practice, where he has been for over 30 years. Robin has been an educator and key opinion leader for many organisations. He is passionate about laser and implant dentistry and has spent hundreds of hours over many years teaching and lecturing globally. Wayside is a centre of excellence for X Guide and All-on-4. He currently teaches several times a year in Zurich for Nobel Biocare on image guided surgery (X-Guide).