Showcase your best digital case
DDS knows innovation deserves visibility
The DDS Best Clinical Case Contest celebrates clinicians who are shaping the future of digital dentistry through technology, workflow innovation, and clinical excellence.
Present your best case, inspire the DDS community, and win exclusive prizes.
Why participate?
Your work deserves to be seen.
Selected cases will be featured across DDS communication channels and on the DDS website.
The contest is open exclusively to DDS Active Members.
DDS Members also receive discounted access to the DDS State of the Art Conference in Antwerp on October 16–17, 2026.
What kind of cases are we looking for?
Real clinical excellence, digitally driven.
The contest welcomes clinical cases that demonstrate the integration of digital technologies into diagnosis, planning, workflow management, or treatment execution.
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Ideal Topics
- Fully digital workflows
- Implant rehabilitation
- Guided surgery
- Prosthetic and restorative treatments
- Interdisciplinary digital cases
- Innovative clinical protocols
- Endo and ortho treatments
- AI-supported workflows
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Submission format
Concise. Clear. Educational.
Your submission should communicate the clinical value of your case in a practical and visually engaging way.
Here an example.
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Video requirements
- Duration: minimum 5 minutes — maximum 10 minutes
- Format: .mp4
- Language: English
- Use of the official DDS template is mandatory
- Follow the Video Guidelines (linked below)
How to participate
1. Choose your clinical case
Select one case that best represents your digital workflow and clinical expertise.
2. Record your presentation
Create a clear and engaging video explaining your workflow, technologies, and final outcome.
3. Submit your case
Upload your presentation through the DDS submission form by sharing a WeTransfer link containing your .mp4 file.
Submission period: 1st JUNE, 2026 — 31th AUGUST, 2026
4. Scientific review
All submissions are reviewed by the DDS scientific committee before publication.
Approved cases will be published within one week after evaluation.
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Evaluation Criteria
Cases will be evaluated based on a scoring scheme including:
- Scientific validity
- Functional outcome
- Aesthetic outcome
- Presentation quality
- Graphic quality of submitted materials
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Awards
🥇 First Place € 1500 cash prize
🥈 Second Place € 750 cash prize
🥉 Third Place € 500 cash prize
Award ceremony takes place at DDS State of the Art Conference in Antwerp, 16th-17th October 2026.
Winning cases will be published on the DDS Mag.