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You’ve seen it before: a complex case that should have gone smoothly ends up in multiple adjustment appointments. The lab didn’t quite capture what you envisioned, the patient’s expectations have shifted and your schedule is now tighter than ever. Multiply that by a few cases a month, and the pressure adds up – on your time, your team and your peace of mind.
This is the reality for many clinic owners who want to offer comprehensive care but are still dealing with unpredictable workflows, inefficiencies and stress.
The DSD Provider course was created to help you change that, with solutions and strategies to:
- Simplify complex treatment planning
- Achieve better and more consistent results from your lab
- Connect more effectively with your patients
But before you begin, there’s one key decision to make: online or in person learning?
In this article, we’ll break down the strengths of both formats so you can choose the one that fits your goals, your schedule and your learning preferences.
DSD Provider In-person or On Demand: quick-view comparison
What do the in-person and on-demand formats have in common?
First of all, you can rest assured that there is no difference between the course content and format choice is completely down to personal preference. Both options give full access to the entire DSD Provider course curriculum and the strategies that aim to help pragmatic dentists boost case acceptance, reduce redos and inefficiencies and treatment plan complex cases simply, with less stress.
While DSD Provider In Person teaches this content in six lectures which take place over two days, the same content in DSD Provider On Demand is divided into six modules and then broken down further into bite-sized lessons.
Secondly, either format can be your gateway to working with the DSD Planning Center and Lab to offer smile designs and digital guided dentistry solutions to your patients. Both in person and on demand options offer you:
- Online onboarding training in how to work with the DSD Planning Center
- One complimentary DSD Design product (from the DSD Planning Center)
Lastly, both course formats will give you 15 CE credits.
On Demand: For dentists and clinical owners seeking a flexible, low-disruption start
The ideal choice if you’re a dentist and/or clinic owner who wants to:
Study when it suits you, without disrupting your clinic schedule.
Get familiar with DSD protocols before introducing them to your team.
Start optimizing workflows slowly one piece at a time.
Key Benefits of DSD Provider on Demand:
Control over schedule: learn on your own time around your schedule, with no need to step away from your clinic.
Paced Learning: rewatch content as needed, no pressure to keep up.
No ‘overwhelm’: no need to try to absorb all the information in a short time period.
Unlimited replays for 2 months: refine your understanding of important details by rewatching over and over again.
Learn and implement gradually: onboard your team little by little.
Affordable Entry Point: at $900, the on-demand course is more cost effective compared to paying for travel and the in-person course.
Cons of the on-demand course:
No live interaction: no real-time questions or dynamic discussion.
No hands-on demos: you won’t see technology or workflows demonstrated live.
No networking: miss out on community-building and in-person mentorship moments.
How to use this course strategically:
Involve your team: your whole team can study DSD workflows and strategies through the videos.
Use it as ‘Phase 1’: study the modules independently or as a team before attending in-person later to solidify learnings.
In-Person: For dentists and clinic owners who want impactful, immersive learning
Ideal if you’re a dentist or clinic owner who wants to:
Fast-track a culture shift toward comprehensive, interdisciplinary dentistry.
Immerse yourself in the DSD solutions for two days.
Start building a network of like-minded peers for long-term support and inspiration.
Key Benefits of DSD Provider In Person:
Real-time Q&A: engage deeply with course content by learning and asking questions in real time.
High-energy immersive learning: meet the DSD team and share their passion for these strategies and solutions.
Hands-on exposure: see live demonstrations of DSD-endorsed technology.
Live patient interaction: observe emotional mock-ups as they happen.
Stronger team synergy: great format for clinic owners attending with associates or staff.
Community and network building: connect with and get inspired by like-minded peers.
Cons of the in-person course:
Fixed schedule: the course takes place on set dates, in set locations.
Time away from clinic: travel will require you to be away from your clinic for a few days.
Higher investment: at $2,900.00, the in-person course is more expensive and involves travel and accommodation costs.
How to use this course strategically:
Go all in: immerse yourself in course content for two days before going back to your clinic and strengthening your learning by watching the recordings.
Boost team spirit: attend with your treatment coordinator, associate or key team member.
See it as a clinic upgrade starting point: return to your clinic ready to start implementing proven solutions.
Decision Guide: Owner Scenarios
Tell us which type of dentist you are – and we’ll show you the right-fit course for you.
| Owner Type | Recommended Format | Why? |
|---|---|---|
| You’re short on time with limited schedule flexibility | On Demand | Learn without leaving practice, lower time investment |
| You’re ready for a team-wide upgrade | Both | Watch the training as a team in clinic or attend in person with key team members |
| You’re testing the waters with digital dentistry | On Demand | Low-risk introduction to DSD philosophy |
| You want to engage with the content through full immersion | In Person | Full engagement, network building, live Q and A |
| You want to connect with the DSD team and key speakers | In Person | Get to know the team in course sessions and social events. Hear presenters speak in person |
Start learning now with the format that fits
Whether you opt for online or in person, you will be coming away with strategies that you can start implementing to move towards more comprehensive, profitable and fulfilling dentistry.
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