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Wei-Shao Lin, DDS, PhD

Wei-Shao Lin, DDS, PhD, is an associate professor, program director in the advanced education program in prosthodontics, and interim chair of the Department of Prosthodontics at Indiana University School of Dentistry in Indianapolis, where he is codirector of the ITI Scholarship Center, and Center for Implant, Esthetic and Innovative Dentistry. He also maintains an intramural dental implant and prosthodontics practice at the School of Dentistry.

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How Navigation Tech Is Transforming Implant Placement

Apr 30, 2025

Freehand implant placement is giving way to high-tech solutions as clinicians embrace computer-assisted technologies for greater accuracy and fewer complications. With both static and dynamic systems offering three-dimensional guidance,…

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Impact of Manufacturing Technology on Implant Surgery

Apr 3, 2024

Discover how computer-aided manufacturing technology is revolutionizing dental implant procedures through advanced surgical template fabrication methods.

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Maximizing Accuracy in Implant Planning and Surgical Execution

Mar 27, 2024

An overview of integrating DICOM, STL data, and surgical protocols for optimal implant outcomes.

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Strategies to Minimize Scatter and Movement Artifacts

Mar 20, 2024

Learn how to optimize digital impression accuracy and overcome challenges in intraoral and extraoral scanning for precise dental imaging.

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Key Considerations for Implant Planning

Mar 13, 2024

Explore the factors influencing CBCT accuracy and radiation dosage optimization to ensure precise implant planning and patient safety.

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The Impact of Digital Workflows on Implant Treatment

Mar 6, 2024

Explore the role of digital technologies in implant therapy, from precise data collection to virtual planning, optimizing clinical outcomes and enhancing patient care.