3STEP HANDS-ON with FRANCESCA VAILATI

30.750,00 DKK

Participants

With Dr. Francesca Vailati.

3-day Masterclass in Copenhagen – Only 35 Seats Available

3STEP HANDS-ON is a 3-day masterclass offering an innovative approach to masticatory and occlusal function in the treatment of patients with functional problems. In this hands-on masterclass, we continue to work with Dr. Francesca Vailati’s renowned 3STEP method – a minimally invasive approach using additive adhesive prosthetics for the treatment of worn dentitions. Over three intensive days, participants will be guided deeper into the method – a learning process that would typically require years of postgraduate training and clinical experience.

This hands-on course is designed to explain the technical aspects of the 3STEP technique, based on the real-life treatment of a patient by Francesca Vailati in her private clinic. Participants will carry out the correct occlusal adjustments on articulated models and present their own additive veneers – produced by their dental laboratory technicians based on the case. Each restoration will be photographed and reviewed individually by Francesca Vailati to train the participants' clinical eye and provide their technicians with feedback on the prosthetic work.

The course includes one-year access to Francesca Vailati’s e-learning program "Classic 12-hour 3STEP Method Course". Completion of the e-learning course is a mandatory preparation, as Dr. Vailati expects all participants to be thoroughly prepared before attending the hands-on training.

Please see the bottom of this page for full preparation instructions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Instructor

Dr. Francesca Vailati holds a medical degree from the University of Bari, Italy, completed in 1996. She later moved to the United States, where she earned her dental degree (DMD) from the University of Pennsylvania in 2000.

In 2003, she became a certified prosthodontist in Pennsylvania and also obtained a Master’s degree in Dentistry from the University of Connecticut.

She returned to Europe in 2004 and worked with Professor Urs Belser at the University of Geneva, Switzerland, until 2020.

Dr. Vailati now runs a private clinic in Geneva dedicated to the rehabilitation of worn and dysfunctional dentitions. In July 2022, she published a comprehensive book on her 3STEP method, documenting patient cases followed for over 15 years.

 

Course Objectives

  • Learn how to restore a real clinical case using the full 3STEP workflow.

  • Assess your own chewing pattern using the GTest.

  • Verify the accuracy of the digital lab project for the posterior teeth.

  • Learn how to fabricate a "Transparent Key" and a "Direct White Bite".

  • Identify "Posterior Garages" and their role in both static and dynamic functional conflicts.

  • Perform occlusal adjustments on articulated models to distribute the load in MIP (Maximum Intercuspation Position).

  • Modify the shape of posterior teeth with consideration for "Posterior Garages" to avoid dynamic conflicts.

  • Evaluate your collaboration with your technician during the fabrication of the additive veneers.

 

Practical Info

Time & Place

Copenhagen

Thursday 23 April to Saturday 25 April 2026. All days 09:00–17:00.

1 Hotel Copenhagen
Krystalgade 22
1172 Copenhagen
 

Target audience:

The course is aimed at dentists; all professional groups are welcome. You may wish to bring your dental assistant for the exercises—or a dental technician with whom you collaborate closely.

Accompanying dental assistants and dental technicians receive a 25% discount. This assumes they will work with you using the same equipment. (Select under add-ons at the bottom of the page)

 

Language of instruction:
English

 

Price:

3-day course incl. VAT, e-learning course for preparation, materials and catering: DKK 30,750.

There are only 35 seats available for this masterclass, so don’t wait too long to register if you wish to attend. 

PLEASE NOTE: By registering, you give Dentalinstituttet permission to share your email address with the 3STEP ACADEMY, so they can provide you with a username and password for access to the e-learning course ”Classic 12-hour 3STEP Method”.

 

If you're experiencing any issues with signing up for the course or have any questions, don't hesitate to contact us. Email: info@dentalinstituttet.dk / Phone: +45 3071 6081 


Option
  • Dental Assistant/Laboratory Dental Technician - discount 25%

    ( + 0,00 DKK )
    ( + -7.687,50 DKK )

Preparation

The course includes one year of access to Francesca Vailati’s e-learning course ”Classic 12-hour 3STEP Method course”.

Francesca Vailati expects all participants to be well prepared before attending this hands-on course. She will move quickly into the practical part, and without proper preparation, you may find yourself confused on a higher level.

 

How should you prepare?

  1. Complete the e-learning course "Classic 12-hour 3STEP Method". You will receive login details for free access directly from the 3STEP team.

  2. Approximately three months before the course, you will receive digital models for a patient case, which you must prepare in collaboration with your dental laboratory technician. This will involve some technical costs for printing the models and fabricating six additive veneers – or at minimum, the two central incisors.

  3. A WhatsApp group will be created by 3STEP where you can ask any questions related to the case.

  4. Francesca strongly recommends reading Chapter 3 of her book. However, she assures that the contents of Chapter 3 will also be included in the materials you receive free of charge – so don’t panic if you don’t have the book.

 

Terms and conditions 

You may cancel your registration free of charge until 1 February 2026.

After this date, the course fee is non-refundable due to the limited number of seats and the necessary preparation time for any replacement participants.

Cancellations must be made via email to: info@dentalinstituttet.dk.