KEy elements in person event

What is the KE Event?

The KE Event is our in person event - unparalleled, immersive and interactive learning experience (and a lot of fun) - first come, first serve for Key Elements Fire Members only. 

You will leave with practical skills on tackling combination cases with full digital workflows, being able to implement the building blocks of becoming a full digital practice!

October  24 - 25th, 2025

Align Headquarters. Raleigh, North Carolina
KE EVENT

Meet the Community in the next KE Event

The KE Event is the perfect time to interact and engage in meaningful conversations with the Key Elements Community!
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What will we cover during the Event?

2 Full days of content, learning experiences, interactions and fun! 

Treatment planning A to Z

We will be discussing Mindset Treatment planning A to Z for interdisciplinary cases
A Digital planning team competition. Who will win? 

Live Patient mock up

We will be performing a live patient mock up DSD Style with test drives. From taking records to presenting the plan to the patient.

Invisalign Smile Architect Workshop

Hands on software reviewing tools, how to treatment plan and sequence using 3D controls to plan both the restorative design and the orthodontic movements in a predictable way.

Core Curriculum Review

We will dive deep into reviewing the Key Elements core curriculum focusing on: Presenting, Designing, Performing Smile designing principles from the masters

Special Guest Lectures

During the 2 days we will be hosting guest lectures on: Patient communication, Business strategies, finances, marketing and team coaching.

Team members presentations

We will close with full circle with team members presenting and utilizing closing techniques. Prizes for the winners!
THE KE Event allow a total of

16 CE credits for doctors

Key Elements | Nationally Approved PACE Program Provider for FAGD/MAGD credit.
Provider ID# 422707
KE EVENTS RECAP

This is how both days of the KE Event look like

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KE Event | Day 1

The first day is about treatment planning, the live patient experience and the surprise social event that we all love!
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KE Event | Day 2

The second day is focused on reviewing the core curriculum, amazing guest lectures and team member's presentations! 
ALSO FOR TEAM MEMBERS

You can also bring your Team Members 

The KE Event is also an experience for Team Members.

The curriculum is designed with special lectures for team members where they will learn to apply the techniques to implement digital dentistry in your practice with a special lecture on presenting the treatment plan to the patients.

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Why Bringing Your Team is Key to Success

Digital dentistry is a team effort! When you bring your team members to the event, they become active participants in the transformation of your practice

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Shared Vision, Seamless Implementation

As a dentist, learning new techniques is only half the battle. The real challenge comes with implementing these techniques in your practice.

By bringing your dental assistants and team members along, they experience first-hand the same insights and tools you're learning, making it easier to introduce these changes back home.

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From Isolation to Team Collaboration

When you attend an event solo, you might come home inspired, but it’s easy to feel like you’re on an island when your team hasn’t shared the experience. Bringing your team shifts the dynamic.

They will return with the same excitement and understanding, ready to help integrate what they’ve learned into your day-to-day operations. 

03

Delegation and Empowerment

Successful digital dentistry requires more than just knowledge—it needs proper delegation. Your team should be confident in handling tasks like patient photography, video documentation, and creating presentations.

When they attend the event, they'll gain hands-on experience and understand why these tasks are important, making it easier for you to delegate and trust that the work is done well.

04

Emotional Investment in Patient Care

When your team connects emotionally to the digital dentistry process, it’s a game-changer.

This kind of emotional investment translates into more motivated, engaged team members who believe in the work you’re doing and want to help elevate your practice to the next level.
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But...it's not just about learning

#Have fun | #Learn | #Interact | #Improve

We always close out our first day with a surprise team building activity
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The KE Event is also about having fun! 

Experiencing and meeting the community in person is one of our main goals. The people are what makes this community unique and we would love to experience it with us! 
THE KE Event allow a total of

16 CE credits for doctors

Key Elements | Nationally Approved PACE Program Provider for FAGD/MAGD credit.
Provider ID# 422707

The Westin Raleigh-Durham Airport

October 24-25th

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2 full days

Friday and Saturday

Friday and Saturday

Align Headquarters

Raleigh, NC

Realeigh, NC

All you need to know about the DAy of the event

Logistics & Travel Information

Align Center

Hotel

Flights

Dress Code

OCTOBER 24-25TH 2025

Align Center HQ | Raleigh

he state-of-the-art Align Technology Education Center transforms into the ultimate hub for comprehensive digital dentistry during the KE Event.

With interactive screens, fully equipped operatories, and diverse learning formats, the space is designed for an engaging blend of hands-on activities and dynamic lectures. We create an energetic, collaborative environment that fosters peer networking, hands-on mastery, and knowledge-sharing in digital dentistry and practice management, all while making the experience both fun and impactful.
APRIL 25-26th 2025

The Westin Raleigh-Durham Airport

Located in Raleigh Durham, near the airport, at the heart of the Research Triangle Park. The Westing Raleigh - Durham Airport hotel is 1 few minutes away from the Align Center where the event will be hosted.

It is the meeting point for the shuttle service that we'll take us from the hotel to the center and the fun activity on Friday!

 We have a special link to book under our group registration 

Depending on where you live people usually do one of these 2 options:

  • Arrive on Thursday (one day before) and leave late Saturday after 6-7pm
  • Arrive on Thursday (one day before) and leave early Sunday

The Westin Raleigh-Durham Airport

The closest Airport to where the KE Event happens is Raleigh-Durham International Airport. 

It is located just 15 minutes from the Hotel where we will be staying.

Depending on where you live people usually do one of these 2 options:

  • Arrive on Thursday (one day before) and leave late Saturday after 6-7pm
  • Arrive on Thursday (one day before) and leave early Sunday
APRIL 25-26TH 2025

Dress Code

We encourage hot pink color ;)
But in general, business casual, truly- come comfy! 
 
On Friday we have a group activity in the evening and usually we are going straight after the sessions.