Denture teeth arrangement using a web-based digital software program: Taking preclinical dental education to another level

tps://doi.org/10.1016/j.jds.2021.04. 91-7902/a 2021 Association for Denta e CC BY-NC-ND license (http://creati Swiftly evolving digital technologies are entering the field of dentistry at a fast rate and are ousting traditionally analog practices. Several traditional methods such as impressions, denture teeth arrangements, and wax-ups are being abandoned by practitioners who are now conducting these processes digitally. One of the most recent digital advancements is the incorporation of digital technology in academia to enrich students’ learning experiences. This virtual approach has become of increasing importance in the past two years since preclinical hands-on experiences in dental schools has been limited due to COVID-19. Removable prosthodontics courses have taken advantage of these platforms to allow students to learn and practice denture fabrication. These platforms give students the ability to learn the art of fabricating dentures and place teeth digitally without the need of in-person instruction. New York University College of Dentistry, the flagship dental institution in the United States of America, like a few other institutions has seen a decrease in student laboratory time caused by COVID-19 related occupancy restraints. To combat these limitations while also delivering clinically relevant skills to their virtual student body, New York University College of Dentistry incorporated a web-based digital platform (DENTCA Academy, DENTCA Inc., Torrance, CA, USA) for