Dental Courses Europe (DCE) kicks off 2026 with two training programs aimed at dentists and dental laboratory professionals who seek to elevate clinical quality, master digital workflows, and strengthen their market positioning. The courses will take place in Lisbon at DCE’s facilities and will bring together internationally renowned instructors.
Masterclass Portugal Prime Digital Experience
The Masterclass Portugal Prime Digital Experience arrives in Lisbon with an innovative proposal that combines technical excellence in digital prosthodontics with management, leadership, and marketing strategies tailored to the reality of modern dental laboratories.
This intensive immersion is designed for professionals who wish to master digital workflows, produce high-end aesthetic restorations, integrate new technologies into their daily practice, and build a solid and competitive positioning in the dental market. Throughout the masterclass, taking place from January 20 to 22, 2026, participants will develop advanced technical skills while learning how to structure more efficient, profitable, and growth-oriented businesses.
The program features two complementary mentorships:
Technical Mentorship – Iolanda Almeida
An international reference in digital dentistry and a specialist in Exocad, CAD/CAM, and 3D printing, Iolanda Almeida shares advanced techniques in full-arch prosthetics, hybrid protocols, layering, characterization, and final finishing. With teaching experience in over 12 countries, she delivers a practical approach focused on immediate clinical application.
Management Mentorship – Diego Romão
A business strategist in the dental field, founder of Dual Educação and CEO of Layer Labs, Diego Romão leads the module dedicated to leadership, organizational culture, financial management, operational structure, and digital marketing. With more than 16 years of experience and over 2,500 professionals trained, he demonstrates how to transform laboratories into sustainable, results-driven businesses.
The program includes technical content such as digital full-arch prosthetics, hybrid protocols, scanning, Exocad design, 3D printing, and post-production, as well as makeup, layering, and finishing techniques. On the management side, topics include leadership, behavioral profile analysis, margin and pricing definition, KPI creation, performance routines, and digital marketing strategies focused on generating real demand.
Anterior Teeth Veneers Training
The Anterior Teeth Veneers Training, taking place from February 16 to 18, 2026, offers a comprehensive and in-depth approach for dentists who aim to master direct, semi-direct, and indirect techniques with predictability, precision, and aesthetic excellence.
With a strong scientific foundation and a practical focus, this training seeks to empower professionals to select the most appropriate restorative approach for each case, carry out rigorous aesthetic planning, and execute highly personalized restorations with a high clinical standard, enhancing both treatment value and professional image.
The course is taught by Prof. Dr. Cristian Higashi, a dentist specializing in Restorative Dentistry, with a solid academic and clinical career in Brazil and Europe. Holding a Master’s and PhD from UEPG, with a doctoral internship at the University of Porto, he is the coordinator of the Specialization in Restorative Dentistry at ILAPEO and co-owner of Clínica Conceito Ki. Internationally recognized, he stands out for combining scientific rigor, aesthetic sensitivity, and clinical excellence in anterior restorations.
The program covers aesthetic planning, photography, smile analysis, diagnostic waxing, and criteria for selecting restorative techniques. It includes the execution of stratified composite resin restorations, direct veneers on discolored teeth, mimetic techniques, texture and gloss, as well as advanced procedures such as injectable resin, the Stamp Technique, transparent matrices, and the U-Veneer system. In the ceramic component, materials such as feldspathic ceramic, lithium disilicate, and translucent zirconia are addressed, along with conservative preparations, mock-ups, conventional and digital impressions, provisional restorations, and complete adhesive cementation protocols.
