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Intraoperative Efficiency in Dental Implant Surgery: Power of Robotics vs. Freehand Placement
Bruce Smoler, DDS
Originally aired: November 18, 2025
This webinar requires a double opt-in because CE credits will be dispensed.
Explore how haptic robotic guidance is transforming dental implant workflows. In this multi-site clinical study of 83 patients (171 implants), researchers compared traditional freehand implant placement with robotic-assisted procedures for both partial- and full-arch cases.
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CE course hosted by Dentistry Today
This requires a double opt-in because CE credits will be dispensed.
Learning objectives
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Explain the impact of haptic robotics on workflow efficiency in both partial- and full-arch dental implant cases compared to freehand placement.
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Identify the key advantages and limitations of robotic guidance versus traditional static guides and freehand techniques.
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Evaluate clinical data on surgical timing and efficiency for osteotomy and implant placement using robotics.
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Discuss how robotic systems can integrate into a general practice workflow to improve precision, reduce chair time, and enhance patient outcomes.
“Yomi allows you to place implants precisely where you want and easily make adjustments on the fly. Yomi helps me practice at a higher level and allows my team to feel better about the services we provide.”
Bruce Smoler, DDS | Smoler Smiles
Learn from an expert in dental robotics
Bruce Smoler, DDS
General Dentist & Yomi KOL
Smoler Smiles | Westland, Michigan
Dr. Bruce Smoler is a native of the Detroit area. After an accelerated 3 years of college, he attended Northwestern University Dental School in Chicago, IL. This 4year, year‐round program allowed him to advance his skill, knowledge, and understanding of dentistry. He was allowed to participate in numerous externship programs treating multidiscipline complex cases.
This advanced training gave Dr. Smoler invaluable insight to further propel his professional growth. Graduating with very strong surgical skills allowed Dr. Smoler to expand his surgical knowledge with numerous mini-residency programs. Dr. Bruce Smoler completed an intensive 3‐year surgical dentistry program for implant dentistry in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This advanced training program allowed Dr. Bruce Smoler to continue his training with the successful completion of his fellowship award in the International Congress of Oral Implantology.
Skilled in all phases of placing and restoring dental implants, Dr. Smoler’s professional goal is to help patients feel good, look great, and live healthier with implant dentistry. With about 6,000 hours of continuing education, this places Dr. Bruce Smoler in the top 1/2 of 1% of the dentist in America. Such an extensive background in all phases of dentistry is critical in helping patients achieve their desired results with complex full mouth reconstruction involving implants and cosmetics. In-office IV Sleep Sedation, allows Dr. Smoler’s patients to receive their treatment in complete comfort, ease, and relaxation.