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By Christian Coachman
Oct 24, 2025
Christian Coachman shares five common dental lab problems and how to navigate them in your own work.
By Luken De Arbeloa
Sept 17, 2025
Discover how VHF’s my VHF and DentalCAM 9 software boost dental milling efficiency, connectivity and workflows for labs and clinics.
By Luken De Arbeloa
Sept 19, 2025
Curious about 3D printing but hesitant to invest? Here are some of the top reasons to consider bringing one into your practice.
By Christian Coachman
Sept 12, 2025
Discover some of the must-see resources on the oral-systemic connection.
By Christian Coachman
Sept 12, 2025
No matter what technology is already doing, there are still parts of smile design that are 100% dependent on your know-how, your perception and your human skills.
By Luken De Arbeloa
Aug 8, 2025
Luken de Arbeloa shares how in-house 3D printing can be used to create three types of mock-ups. Find out which workflow fits your clinic.
From bite registration to full-arch implant scans, learn what dental labs really want to see in your intraoral scans.
Find out how you can start working with DSD as a Paramount Lab customer and embrace DSD’S copy-paste workflows for predictable outcomes.
By Christian Coachman
Jun 23, 2025
Christian Coachman explores a subtle detail that makes a big difference in our daily work.
By Daniel Ramos
Jun 5, 2025
Dr Daniel Ramos explains how this partnership creates a streamlined, predictable and supportive workflow for aligner cases.
By Christian Coachman
Jun 11, 2025
Christian Coachman clarifies the confusion around feldspathic restorations.
By Carmen Caballero
Jun 5, 2025
How can color scheme transform patient experiences, reduce anxiety and support clinic success?
Discover how the DSD Prep Guides work.
Learn how to choose dental technology that fits your workflow, supports your team and delivers real results.
By Carmen Caballero
May 12, 2025
Expert tips from Lead Coach Dr Carmen Caballero on picking the perfect first case to get started with Digital Smile Design.
What will you pay when you complete the DSD Provider course and implement what you’ve learned through the DSD Planning Center?
Key innovations from IDS 2025 that could make your clinic faster, smarter and more patient-focused.
By Dr Elisa Praderi
Apr 29, 2025
Formlabs Dental's Dr Elisa Praderi shares her takeaways from the DSD Clinical course in Seville.
By Daniel Ramos
Apr 4, 2025
The value of working with the DSD Planning Center – even if you use Invisalign Smile Architect.
Revisit the value of the mock-up smile and see the clinical and emotional reasoning behind our upper-arch-only approach.
Dr Jan Kielhorn talks about his experience, his clinic life and his approach to dentistry and clinic management.
We break down the strengths of both formats so you can choose the one that fits your goals, schedule and learning preferences.
Drs Kritika Mehra and Jimmi Patel told us about the journey of establishing their DSD Clinic, The House of Smile Design.
Take a closer look at SprintRay's newest 3D printer - Midas - and the features that could make it a useful addition to your clinic.
Dr Fadi Yassmin talks about building a multidisciplinary practice, the importance of having a strong team and the value of consistency and ethical practice.
What’s coming at IDS 2025? Stay in the loop with our predictions on what’s next in digital dentistry.
Dr Simon Bate tells us about the challenges and triumphs of transitioning to a patient-centered, quality-focused DSD practice.
DSD Clinic owners' stories about how DSD has improved their flexibility without compromising business profitability.
Dr Raquel Reis chats about DSD, overcoming language barriers and studying for the boards to open her own practice.
Christian Coachman's list of inspiring dental professionals to follow this year and beyond.
DSD Clinic owner Dr Michael Katsaros talks about his journey in dentistry, patient relationships and overcoming challenges.
Don't miss the beautiful and natural-looking results achieved in two recent patient cases completed in collaboration with the DSD Lab.
DSD Clinic owner Dr Truong shares how he built an anxiety-friendly practice in downtown Oklahoma City.
By Luken De Arbeloa
Feb 13, 2025
What do you get from a DSD course (and further knowledge of DSD) that the DSD App can’t give you?
Why it's important to live and breathe your core values – and other insights from DSD Clinic owner Dr Kristen Donohue.
We explore the prices at DSD Lab compared to other dental labs – and what you can expect when you work with the DSD Lab team.
Digital dental treatment planning and procedure planning both have a place in your workflow: find out the difference between them.
What value does being a DSD dental clinic offer for patients? Learn how DSD dentistry is done and how it changes the patient experience.
Christian Coachman talks to Dr Marta Revilla-León about dental technology and the Optimizing Clinical Outcomes course.
Find out what you need to know about the DSD Clinical course – and what participants have to say about it.
DSD is not an app – here's the value that Digital Smile Design can provide for dental professionals.
This article looks at what influences dental laboratory pricing and why investing in a good dental lab can ultimately benefit your practice.
Our DSD Implementation coaches outline some of the most common situations in which DSD will not work for you.
Eight articles to add to your reading list on DSD clinical concepts and digital dentistry.
Get tips and advice to improve your clinical skills, connect with patients or grow your business with dental podcasts.
A review of the DSD Provider course - with feedback from five past participants.
Presenting treatment plan financials to patients is a common struggle for dental teams. DSD's Dr Lindi Rigo offers 8 top tips to excel.
Christian Coachman talks about the most frequent mistakes made in intraoral scans sent to dental labs.
See how close you are to achieving Meaningful Dentistry in your own daily work.
Find out about the Logo and Brand Identity Pack service and how we worked with Dr Becker to create her new brand.
Five must-read journal articles on smile design and facial analysis– authored or co-authored by the DSD team.
By Christian Coachman
Nov 10, 2024
Here's why you should reserve your space for the Intraoral Scanner Festival.
Learn about this DSD Planning Center product to improve predictability and better diagnose and plan your ortho cases.
Dr Markus Tröltzsch talks about sustainability and how Greenviu aims to help mitigate dentistry’s ecological footprint.
Dr Pedro Costa Monteiro and Daniel Ramos discuss whether orthodontists should manage all aspects of aligner production in-house
Find out the process of becoming a DSD Clinic and the financial investment you can expect to make along the way.
Matthias Peper and Daniel Ramos discuss artificial intelligence vs human intelligence in orthodontics.
Dr Karla Soto talks about the profound impact of embracing technology in dentistry.
This clinical paper looks at three cases of patients who were treated using the DSD Clic Guide.
Matthias Peper talks about TPS and collective intelligence in orthodontic treatment outcomes.
By Christian Coachman
Sept 20, 2024
DSD Founder Christian Coachman explores the idea that proactive dentistry is the new movement that should guide modern dentistry.
Hear about Dr Tabib’s experience and why music and dancing are a cornerstone of this New York dental clinic.
See how you score on the Dentist Stress Index and get tips for how to reduce your stress.
Dr Martín Pedernera talks about the topic of aligners and the predictability triad.
Dr Diana Torres tells us her experience of moving from insurance-based operations to a more patient-centric model.
By Christian Coachman
May 30, 2019
The books that have inspired Christian Coachman in facially driven interdisciplinary treatment planning and smile design.
This clinical paper sets out a dental software classification which is based on the timeline of the digital workflow.
Learn more about the ways you can get started with DSD – and take the quiz to find out which one is right for you.
We compare platforms for online dentistry courses to help you find the one that suits your needs, goals and budget.
Dr Lotte Meereboer discusses the substantial environmental challenges posed by the use of aligners.
This clinical article reviews the relevant literature relating to the occlusal vertical dimension.
By Christian Coachman
Aug 16, 2024
Dr John Kois and Christian Coachman provide an expert guide to dental technology in this new course - find out more here.
Christian Coachman talked to Dr David Alfi about recognizing the signs and symptoms of airway disease.
DSD Founder Christian Coachman has compiled a list of some of the top dental congresses coming up for 2024 and 2025.
Maria Cabanellas chats with Dr Publio Silfa about his journey, team development and mentorship.
This clinical article evaluates the characteristics of posed and dynamic smiles of both sexes.
Dr Daniel Ramos talks to Dr Pedro Costa Monteiro about staging in orthodontic treatment using aligners.
Christian Coachman discusses the worrying trend of making esthetics the number one goal of dental treatment.
Start learning DSD with access to a range of high-quality online dentistry courses on DSD Online.
Christian shares his key reflections about smile design from the Designing Smiles with Apa and Coachman course.
This clinical article proposes three concepts to overcome the limitation in dentistry of making final outcomes similar to initial planning.
By Christian Coachman
Jul 19, 2024
Do you focus on instant cosmetic or a longevity solutions for your patients? Christian Coachman compares these two approaches in dentistry.
Maria Cabanellas chats with Dr Olesya Salathe about her professional milestones and the board complaint process.
Learn about this DSD Planning Center product for complex cases which may require multiple treatment options.
Dr John Kois and Christian Coachman join forces on this new course. Here’s everything you need to know.
By Daniel Ramos
Jul 12, 2024
Dr Daniel Ramos interviews Dr Todd Scheyer about the intersection of two of dentistry’s greatest disciplines: orthodontics and perio.
This clinical article sets out a process of evaluation aimed at minimizing errors and producing harmoniously balanced smiles.
Maria Cabanellas talks about patient relationships with Dr Reynolds Lawnin in the latest episode.
By Daniel Ramos
Jun 27, 2024
Dr Daniel Ramos discusses the prevalence of airway issues with Dr David Alfi.
By Luken De Arbeloa
Jun 28, 2024
This clinical article aims to determine if nose and chin deviations affect the perception of dental midline angulation.
By Maria Cabanellas
Jun 21, 2024
Dr Sean Bahrami talks wellness, partnerships and clinic growth in the pilot episode of this new podcast.
Watch Christian Coachman's discussion with Dr Kyle Stanley, the dentistry industry’s leading mental health advocate.
By Daniel Ramos
Jun 13, 2024
Dr Daniel Ramos discusses Class I orthodontics with Drs Claudia Pinter and Stanley Liu.
Everything you need to know about the DSD Upper and why to use it in your simple cases.
Learn more about the DSD Planning Center’s most ordered product - and when you need it.
By Christian Coachman
May 17, 2024
Explore some of the expenses involved in guided dentistry and 5 common issues that we can avoid by adopting guided procedures in your daily work.
By Luken De Arbeloa
May 17, 2024
Learn about the three DSD models that can help put a stop to over and under prepping in your cases.
By Christian Coachman
May 17, 2024
If you believe that guided dentistry is too expensive or time consuming this article is for you.
By Christian Coachman
Apr 24, 2024
DSD Provider is a course focused on practical, proven solutions - but what problems can it help you solve? Find out here.
By Christian Coachman
May 31, 2024
Learn more about our 2D digital tool to create quick, simple smile simulations for patients and your lab.