Karla Soto
DDS
The Key Elements to Interdisciplinary Digital Dentistry: Connecting the dots between consults, planning and performance with a full team approach
Lecture up to 1 hour
Multi-disciplinary Topics | AGD Subject Code 149
Today’s digital tools don’t just make dentistry faster—they make it better, more predictable, and more interdisciplinary than ever before. In this immersive session, Dr Karla Soto will guide you through a full-spectrum digital workflow—from scanning to planning to performing—that bridges orthodontics, surgery, and restorative care. You’ll see how to leverage technologies like iTero Lumina and Invisalign Smile Architect to unlock treatment possibilities ranging from minimally invasive ortho-restorative cases, to combination cases with implants and MARPE to fully digital All-on-X workflows. Through real patient cases, Dr Soto will break down the diagnostic thought process, team communication strategies, and clinical protocols that streamline even the most complex cases. Whether you’re new to digital dentistry or looking to elevate your comprehensive workflows, this lecture will expand your capabilities—and your confidence—when integrating interdisciplinary care in your practice.
Upon completion of this workshop, attendees should be able to:
- Understand the end-to-end digital workflow from scan to final delivery across multiple case types. Learn how to use iTero Lumina and Smile Architect to enhance diagnostics, visualize outcomes, and plan pre-restorative alignment.
- Explore clinical protocols for integrating ortho, surgical, and restorative treatment in a predictable, patient-centered way. Improve treatment acceptance and interdisciplinary coordination using visual simulations and streamlined workflows.
Dr Soto receives sponsorship support from Align Dental.
Dr Karla Soto, a third-generation dentist, stands out as a beacon of innovation and compassion in the dental world. Rooted in a rich family legacy of dental excellence, she brings a unique blend of extensive training and cutting-edge technology to her practice. Specializing in comprehensive and interdisciplinary dentistry, she offers a broad spectrum of services from general dentistry to complex smile designs including veneers, Invisalign, dental implants, cosmetic gum recontouring, full mouth reconstructions, and even same-day smile makeovers! Dr Soto prioritizes a comprehensive, patient-centered approach, ensuring each journey toward the perfect smile is both comfortable, personalized, and fun. A Key Opinion Leader for prestigious dental organizations such as Digital Smile Design, Align Technology, American Academy of Clear Aligners, and other major dental associations and companies. Her vibrant lifestyle, enriched with travel, art, dance, driving, and concerts, mirrors the joy and passion she brings to her work and her patients. Dr Soto embodies the true spirit of dentistry, blending skill, care, and innovation to not just transform smiles, but change lives. Dr Soto’s ability to blend technical expertise with genuine care makes her not only an exceptional dentist but also a trusted partner in her patients’ journeys towards brighter, healthier smiles.