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of 5— Document your core procedures first
What you'll accomplish
By the end of this guide, you'll have a ChatGPT Plus Custom GPT that serves as an interactive training assistant for your lab — one that new technicians can ask questions like "how do we handle a PFM case with a dark stump?" and get answers specific to your lab's procedures, materials, and standards.
What you'll need
- A ChatGPT Plus account ($20/month)
- Written notes or descriptions of your 5-10 most important lab procedures
- 1-2 hours to document and set up
- Cost: $20/month (ChatGPT Plus)
How-To Guide: Build a Training Knowledge Base with ChatGPT
Step 1: Document your core procedures first
Before building the GPT, you need content to put in it. For each of your main case types, write a brief description:
- Full-contour zirconia crown: your standard workflow, material preferences, sintering schedule
- PFM bridge: design guidelines, cutback ratios, porcelain layering notes
- Full denture: impression protocol, wax try-in process, processing steps
- Orthodontic retainer: wire gauge preferences, acrylic shade options, delivery checklist
You don't need to write paragraphs — bullet points work. Use ChatGPT itself to help if you get stuck: "Help me write a brief procedure description for [step] in making a full-contour zirconia crown."