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DACademy Core
Video Foundation of Digital Dentistry

This is the foundation of your journey into the digital dental world. Master the mindset, the principles, and the universal digital concepts that power every advanced workflow you’ll learn next.

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Introduction by Antonello Croce

Foundation of Digital Dentistry

This is the foundation of your journey into the digital dental world. Master the mindset, the principles, and the universal digital concepts that power every advanced workflow you’ll learn next.

Foundation of Digital Dentistry

This is the foundation of your journey into the digital dental world. Master the mindset, the principles, and the universal digital concepts that power every advanced workflow you’ll learn next.

The DACore Values

00:37

Discover the four pillars that power every workflow — Organizational Excellence, Solid Truth, Open-Minded Assertiveness, and Digital Delegation. Learn how structure, honesty, curiosity, and automation elevate your professional flow.

The DACore Values

00:37

Discover the four pillars that power every workflow — Organizational Excellence, Solid Truth, Open-Minded Assertiveness, and Digital Delegation. Learn how structure, honesty, curiosity, and automation elevate your professional flow.

Your Digital Workstation

2:39

Optimize your daily environment — from dual screens to 3D mouse. Learn why comfort, posture, and focus are not luxuries but performance enhancers for digital productivity.

Your Digital Workstation

2:39

Optimize your daily environment — from dual screens to 3D mouse. Learn why comfort, posture, and focus are not luxuries but performance enhancers for digital productivity.

Speaking the Language of 3D Files

4:02

Master the essentials of STL, OBJ, PLY, STEP, and DICOM. Understand meshes, colors, and tessellation — the universal language of digital dentistry.

Speaking the Language of 3D Files

4:02

Master the essentials of STL, OBJ, PLY, STEP, and DICOM. Understand meshes, colors, and tessellation — the universal language of digital dentistry.

From Reality to Digital: Intraoral Scanning

8:20

Turn real anatomy into digital precision. Explore how scanners capture data, align frames, and generate accurate meshes — plus the key DAC Tips for mastering scanning workflows.

From Reality to Digital: Intraoral Scanning

8:20

Turn real anatomy into digital precision. Explore how scanners capture data, align frames, and generate accurate meshes — plus the key DAC Tips for mastering scanning workflows.

Mesh Density and Optimization

12:15

Turn real anatomy into digital precision. Explore how scanners capture data, align frames, and generate accurate meshes — plus the key DAC Tips for mastering scanning workflows.

Mesh Density and Optimization

12:15

Turn real anatomy into digital precision. Explore how scanners capture data, align frames, and generate accurate meshes — plus the key DAC Tips for mastering scanning workflows.

Boolean Operations Made Simple

13:56

Uncover the logic behind cutting, merging, and joining objects. Understand the difference between union, difference, and intersection — and how they shape every digital model.

Boolean Operations Made Simple

13:56

Uncover the logic behind cutting, merging, and joining objects. Understand the difference between union, difference, and intersection — and how they shape every digital model.

Surface Normals and Troubleshooting

20:06

Learn how “normals” define what’s inside or outside your model — and how to fix inverted faces that cause printing errors.

Surface Normals and Troubleshooting

20:06

Learn how “normals” define what’s inside or outside your model — and how to fix inverted faces that cause printing errors.

Recap & Next Steps

21:27

From STL to mindset — connect every concept you’ve learned. Discover what’s coming next: specialized modules, guest experts, and real-world workflows.

Recap & Next Steps

21:27

From STL to mindset — connect every concept you’ve learned. Discover what’s coming next: specialized modules, guest experts, and real-world workflows.

DAC Tutor

Hi, I'm Antonello

DAC Tutor

Hi, I'm Antonello

Bridging Dentistry’s Past and Digital Future

Antonello Croce guides dental professionals worldwide to master digital tools with confidence. His vision bridges tradition and innovation, making advanced dentistry accessible to every practice. Founder of Metadac and creator of DACOS, Antonello transforms complex technology into clear, actionable workflows.

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course info

What to expect

course info

What to expect

Skill Level

Beginner

Time to Complete

20 min

Certification

After Completion

Prerequisites

Just digital mindset

about

Is this course right for you?

about

Is this course right for you?

This foundational course introduces you to the core philosophy of digital dentistry through DACore Values and fundamental digital concepts.

You’ll learn how to:

Build an efficient digital workstation.
Understand 3D file types and scanning logic.
Grasp mesh, triangulation, and boolean operations.
Avoid common digital workflow mistakes.
Apply structured thinking to any dental CAD software.

It’s the essential first step before diving into specialized modules such as iBar Mastery, Digital Denture, and Advanced 3D Printing.

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Explore Lessons

skills

Skills you'll walk away with

skills

Skills you'll walk away with

Digital Workflow Organization

Digital Workflow Organization

3D File Management

3D File Management

Intraoral Scanning Strategy

Intraoral Scanning Strategy

Mesh Repair and Boolean Logic

Mesh Repair and Boolean Logic

Digital Troubleshooting

Digital Troubleshooting

faq

Frequently Asked Questions

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Frequently Asked Questions

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What is the DACademy Core Video?

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Is this course required before others?

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