--- title: More Than Just Guards description: This lecture focuses on the implementation of 3D printing workflows; as it relates to the production of occlusal guards. The lecture will include a live demonstration of scanning, designing, nesting, production, & finishing of occlusal appliances. Furthermore, participants will gain insight on how to utilize these appliances for a multitude of applications to uniquely distinguish their dental practices. 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Participants will learn to use these appliances for various applications in dental practices and explore other 3D printing applications for efficient patient care. **Registration fees:** $59.95 - lunch included **Method:** Lecture: 2 CE Credits **Course Objectives:** - Optimize intraoral scans for night guard fabrication - Design guards efficiently and understand when to utilize design services - Nesting strategies utilizing Rayware Cloud - Production of guards utilizing superior night guard resin - Finishing of printed guards   **Location:** 📍  SprintRay, 2710 Media Center Dr. #100, Los Angeles, CA 90065   ![Dr. Shant oval](https://info.sprintray.com/hubfs/Dr.%20Shant%20oval.jpg) #### Dr. Shant Aharonian Having grown up in Los Angeles, Dr. Shant is a highly trained professional in his field, always putting his patients first. After earning his Bachelor's Degree in Psychobiology from UCLA, Dr. Shant graduated from the prestigious USC School of Dentistry. While at USC, Dr. Shant found his passion for designing and maintaining healthy smiles. Patient’s seek his care from all over California due to his extremely gentle touch. At Smile Design Burbank, he utilizes the latest advancements in technology to give his patients highly individualized care.   ![AGD\_PACE\_Logo\_White-sm](https://info.sprintray.com/hubfs/AGD_PACE_Logo_White-sm.png "AGD_PACE_Logo_White-sm") English - [Deutsch](https://sprintray.com/de/) - [Français](https://sprintray.com/fr/) - [Español](https://sprintray.com/es/) Copyright © 2026 SprintRay Inc. All rights reserved. [Privacy Policy](https://sprintray.com/legal-privacy-policy) | [Terms of Service](https://sprintray.com/legal-website-terms-of-use)