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.
Why This Guide is Different
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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.