CEREC 101: A Beginner’s Guide for Young Dentists

Master Non-Retentive Preps, Digital Scanning, and Same-Day Crowns with Confidence

Are you a new grad dentist thrown into a practice with a CEREC machine… and no idea how to use it?

You’re not alone.

Most dental schools barely scratch the surface when it comes to digital workflows, non-retentive prep designs, or mastering chairside scanning. That’s why this guide was created — to give you a practical, step-by-step playbook to help you build confidence, avoid costly mistakes, and make the most of the technology at your fingertips.


What You'll Learn


How to perform non-retentive ceramic crown preps

Explanations to help you understand what’s different and why it matters.

The exact scanning sequence for Primescan and Omnicam
Learn how to scan efficiently using the linear scanning technique — no more waving the scanner around aimlessly.

Isolation tips that make rubber dam placement easier
Including clamp hacks, and how to improve patient comfort.

Bonding protocols that actually work
Based on Pascal Magne’s fourth-generation bonding steps — explained simply and clearly.

Material selection without overwhelm
From Emax to Cerasmart — when to use what, how to handle them, and their limitations.

CEREC design software basics
Understand margins, contacts, occlusion, and how to avoid milling failures.

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Why This Guide is Different

  • Written by a dentist who teaches new grads
    This isn’t techy fluff. It’s the stuff you need to know to get through your first cases without stress.
  • Step-by-step, no jargon
    Clear language, visuals, real clinical tips. Everything is designed to help you learn and remember the workflow.
  • Learn at your own pace
    No live lectures. Just download the eBook and dive in when you need it — whether you’ve got a case coming up or just want to prepare in advance.

Perfect For:

  • New grads working in a CEREC-equipped practice
  • Young dentists who want to upskill and feel more confident
  • Anyone who missed out on hands-on CAD/CAM training at uni


What's inside


  • Instant download of CEREC 101: A Beginner’s Guide (PDF)
  • Practical step-by-step breakdowns
  • Pro tips, visuals, and embedded video links
  • Confidence in your digital workflow from day one

🎉 Start mastering CEREC today — and say goodbye to feeling lost at the scanner.