Why Most Guided Surgery FAILS in the Lab (And How SI Guided Was Built to Fix It!)

In this episode, Dr. Robert Stanley sits down with Sarah Bridgers, Lead Designer for SI Guided, to discuss the origin, philosophy, and clinical workflow behind the lab. What began as an in-house resource built exclusively for Stanley Institute alumni has evolved into a fully developed guided surgery and prosthetic design lab, now opening its doors to external partners.Sarah walks through the design process from a lab perspective, how cases are evaluated, and why predictable outcomes depend on more than just software. Together, they explore the collaboration between clinician and designer, common breakdowns in guided workflows, and what SI Guided does differently to support real-world surgical execution. This conversation offers a behind-the-scenes look at how SI Guided was built, who it’s designed for, and what clinicians should expect when integrating a lab partner into complex implant cases. At Stanley Institute for Comprehensive Dentistry, we offer expert-led courses designed to train the whole doctor—covering everything from diagnosis to advanced treatment planning, efficient practice management and more. Learn cutting-edge, fully digital solutions and workflows that will transform your practice and patient care. With both online and in-person options, our comprehensive programs provide the skills and confidence you need to excel. Don’t miss out—join us today at https://stanleyinstitute.com/courses!Online Courses: https://stanleyinstitute.com/virtual-courses/In-Person Courses: https://stanleyinstitute.com/courses/Are you a patient looking for our dental practice? Learn more about us at www.stanleysmiles.com. Questions, Comments or Insights? Email us at:[email protected] Institute Socials► Subscribe: https://youtube.com/@Stanleyinstitute► Facebook: https://facebook.com/stanleyinstitute/► Instagram: https://instagram.com/stanleyinstitute► LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/school/stanleyinstitute/Dr. Robert Stanley, Smile Engineer Socials► Facebook: https://facebook.com/p/Smile-Engineer-100054446351425/► Instagram: https://instagram.com/smileengineer/At Stanley Institute for Comprehensive Dentistry, we offer expert-led courses designed to train the whole doctor—covering everything from diagnosis to advanced treatment planning, efficient practice management and more. Learn cutting-edge, fully digital solutions and workflows that will transform your practice and patient care. With both online and in-person options, our comprehensive programs provide the skills and confidence you need to excel. Don’t miss out—join us today at https://stanleyinstitute.com/courses!Online Courses: https://stanleyinstitute.com/virtual-courses/In-Person Courses: https://stanleyinstitute.com/courses/Are you a patient looking for our dental practice? Learn more about us at www.stanleysmiles.com. Questions, Comments or Insights? Email us at:[email protected] Institute Socials► Subscribe: https://youtube.com/@Stanleyinstitute► Facebook: https://facebook.com/stanleyinstitute/► Instagram: https://instagram.com/stanleyinstitute► LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/school/stanleyinstitute/Dr. Robert Stanley, Smile Engineer Socials► Facebook: https://facebook.com/p/Smile-Engineer-100054446351425/► Instagram: https://instagram.com/smileengineer/