Becoming a Super Dentist
Speaker
Dr. Christian Coachman is a pioneer in digital and esthetic dentistry and founder of Digital Smile Design (DSD). A global educator and innovator, he has developed influential concepts in interdisciplinary dentistry and helped transform dental education worldwide. He serves as an adjunct professor at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, is a member of the European Academy of Esthetic Dentistry and the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry, and is a former president of the Brazilian Society of Esthetic Dentistry. In 2025, he received the APS Kenneth Ruud Award for his contributions to the profession.
Disclosure: Dr. Christian Coachman is the founder and a shareholder of DSD Company and PI Fund. All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.
Course Description
In this forward-thinking presentation, Dr Coachman distills 30 years of experience into seven key movements designed to transform dentistry. These steps aim to improve clinical outcomes, foster ethical and collaborative care, enhance patient perception of value, and adapt to a rapidly changing healthcare landscape. Participants will explore how shifting from a treatment-centered model to a holistic, preventive, and digitally integrated approach can elevate both patient experiences and professional relevance. This session presents a strategic framework for navigating new diagnostic, planning, and delivery models in modern dentistry.
Educational Objectives
Upon completion of this session, attendees should be able to:
Recognize the importance of shifting mindsets toward prevention-focused and holistic dental care.
Integrate technology effectively to enhance comprehensive treatment planning.
Utilize visualization tools to support clinical decision-making and improve patient communication.
Facilitate collaborative, asynchronous communication among interdisciplinary specialists.
Apply guided clinical execution strategies and maintain quality control standards.
Understand the role and benefits of digital planning centers in modern dentistry.
Communicate treatment options ethically and present recommendations clearly to patients.
Contact
For information, please contact Penn Dental Medicine Continuing Dental Education at:
PDMContinuingEd@dental.upenn.edu.
Refund Policy
If a Registration Refund, Substitution and Cancellation Policy is not specifically stated on the registration fee page for the course, written refund requests (minus a $50 administration fee or 20%, whichever is less) will be honored if received by four working days prior to a given course. Penn Dental Medicine is not responsible for the refund of any part of the tuition as a result of emergencies, unforeseen circumstances, events beyond its control, or no-shows.
University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider.
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University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine designates this activity as 1.00 continuing education credits.