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February 2023
Implant Site Development I - Socket Grafting and Ridge Augmentation - EDU-021823
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Developing the ideal implant site often requires bone grafting procedures. Implant surgeons today must be proficient in socket grafting as well as ridge augmentation techniques. Gain the knowledge and confidence you need to incorporate these procedures into your daily practice with predictable results. This two-day course combines lecture and hands-on lab allowing you to quickly master these procedures and integrate them into your practice.
March 2023
Full Arch Implant Supported Removable & Fixed Prosth. in the Digital Workflow (105)- EDU-030423
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This two-day program will begin with facially diagnosing and treatment planning for tooth position relative to the face to determine incisal edge position, height to width ratio of teeth, and vertical space requirement for prosthetic material to ensure proper implant position for long-term aesthetic and functional success. This will be a comprehensive course on successfully treating edentulous and terminal dentition patients with a variety of fixed and removable options in the digital workflow.
Single Posterior Implant Diagnosis and Surgical Techniques (101) - EDU-030423FL
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Formerly known as Implant Dentistry 101. This course is designed for the General Dentist who is interested in learning more about basic surgical principles and protocols to initiate the process of placing implants. The goal is to empower dentists with the knowledge and confidence necessary to start a simple dental implant practice. After this course, participants should be able to develop their own protocol for the assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, surgical placement, and prosthetic restoration of single-tooth posterior implants. This immersive course includes both lecture and hands-on typodont training.
CBCT, Digital Workflow, and Guided Implant Surgery - EDU-031123
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From bone grafting in preparation for the perfect implant socket to CBCT capture and fully digital design and guided implant placement, this course will walk you through solutions that make implant placement less challenging and more gratifying. This two-day course includes hands-on components for socket grafting and fully guided implant placement to build confidence for those new to implant dentistry or those more advanced looking to do larger or more complex cases.
HYBRIDGE "Advanced Full Arch Techniques" - EDU-031823HYB
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Learn how to make Full Arch implant cases easily the most productive and predictable cases in your practice. Master the Hybridge eXact XD Protocol.
Single and Multi-Unit Implant Dentistry Utilizing Analog and Digital Workflows (103)- EDU-032523
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This two-day program will cover treatment modalities that can be utilized in both single-tooth implants and more complex interdisciplinary cases to achieve great outcomes. Several treatment adjuncts will be discussed in detail to achieve superior results, including hard and soft tissue augmentation, osseodensification, orthodontic bone formation, and partial extraction therapy. This program will also discuss abutment and restoration design to achieve long-term crestal bone stability. At the conclusion of this course, clinicians will feel more confident handling routine and more complex cases in a traditional analog and digital workflow.
Comprehensive Implant Training Accelerated Track (Module 1)- EDU-040123GA
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This two-day track will cover an observation of live surgical placement and treatment planning. The series will also cover the basics of implant placement, bone grafting (traditional and Endoret), as well as suturing exercises. Advanced topics will include CBCT scanning and implant planning software. We will also cover guide surgery.
Live Surgical Implant Placement "Gaining Confidence in the O.R." - EDU-040123TX
To Register: email education@implantdirect.com or call 805-778-5957
This course is designed for the General Dentist who is interested in learning more about basic surgical principles and protocols to initiate the process of placing implants. The goal is to empower dentists with the knowledge and confidence necessary to start a simple dental implant practice. After this course, participants should be able to develop their own protocol for the assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, surgical placement, and prosthetic restoration of single-tooth posterior implants. This immersive course includes lecture, hands-on typodont training and live surgical implant placement.
Using Facial Esthetics to Rejuvenate Implant Cases- EDU-040123
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This 2-day course will cover the materials and history of full arch implant rehabilitation with a modern approach and outlook to incorporate facial injectables such as Botox and fillers. The new aesthetic patient wants optimal function and cosmesis. As dentists, we are best equipped to tie in all available materials and medications such as facial injectables to deliver a high level of comfort, appearance, health, and wellness to our patients. Comprehensive patient evaluation for the best dental and facial aesthetic and therapeutic treatment outcomes using Botulinum Toxin and Fillers will be covered and practiced in the hands-on portion. Injection techniques and practical training for the usage of Botulinum toxins for bruxism to relieve TMJ and TMD, also cosmetically including Frontalis, Glabellar, and Orbicularis Oculi, Masseter, Temporalis, and Orbicularis Oris muscles, and more. We will understand the physiology and pharmacokinetics of neurotoxins and injection treatments, the indications and contraindications for all facial injectable neurotoxins, Botox®, Xeomin®, Dysport®, and Jeuveau™. Injection techniques and practical training for the usage of dermal fillers for the lower face, including lips, nasolabial folds, marionette lines, and corners of the mouth, using anatomical landmarks. The physiology and pharmacokinetics of neurotoxins and injection treatments, as well as how to use pharmacologic agents to treat complications and side effects, will be covered.
April 2023
Anterior Implant Dentistry and Esthetic Soft Tissue Management (102)- EDU-041523FL
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Formerly known as Implant Dentistry 102. Take the next step in your implant education as this two-day course guides you through the fundamentals of implant dentistry. Participants will learn how to place implants in the esthetic zone, immediate vs. delayed placement, and immediate vs. delayed temporization to develop ideal soft tissue profile. This course provides both technical and practical information for surgical and restorative aspects that can be implemented into your practice.
Live Surgical Implant Placement "Gaining Confidence in the O.R." - EDU-041523CO
To Register: email education@implantdirect.com or call 805-778-5957
This course is designed for the General Dentist who is interested in learning more about basic surgical principles and protocols to initiate the process of placing implants. The goal is to empower dentists with the knowledge and confidence necessary to start a simple dental implant practice. After this course, participants should be able to develop their own protocol for the assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, surgical placement, and prosthetic restoration of single-tooth posterior implants. This immersive course includes lecture, hands-on typodont training and live surgical implant placement.
Implant Guide Design and 3D Printing - EDU-041523
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In this fun, high-tech, two-day course, doctors and team members will learn how to make Implantology efficient and predictable. Day one will focus on single and multiple guided implants including designing and printing your own guides. Day two will focus on all aspects of 3D printing in dentistry, including digital dentures, printed implant analog models and printed hybrids. Doctors will need to bring a PC laptop in order to download free software and cases provided before the course.
HYBRIDGE "Advanced Full Arch Techniques" - EDU-042923HYB
To Register: email education@implantdirect.com or call 805-778-5957
Learn how to make Full Arch implant cases easily the most productive and predictable cases in your practice. Master the Hybridge eXact XD Protocol.
May 2023
Comprehensive Implant Training Accelerated Track (Module 2)- EDU-050623GA
To Register: email education@implantdirect.com or call 805-778-5957
This two-day track will cover surgical guide fabrication, guided surgery cases, and an introduction to the sinus lift and PRGF. We will dive into the Overdenture and all-on-6 surgery protocols, as well as an introduction to immediate implants. This track will conclude with the final exam practicing on pig jaws.
Live Surgical Implant Placement "Gaining Confidence in the O.R." - EDU-050623NC
To Register: email education@implantdirect.com or call 805-778-5957
This course is designed for the General Dentist who is interested in learning more about basic surgical principles and protocols to initiate the process of placing implants. The goal is to empower dentists with the knowledge and confidence necessary to start a simple dental implant practice. After this course, participants should be able to develop their own protocol for the assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, surgical placement, and prosthetic restoration of single-tooth posterior implants. This immersive course includes lecture, hands-on typodont training and live surgical implant placement.
Single Posterior Implant Diagnosis and Surgical Techniques (101) - EDU-050623
To Register: email education@implantdirect.com or call 805-778-5957
Formerly known as Implant Dentistry 101. This course is designed for the General Dentist who is interested in learning more about basic surgical principles and protocols to initiate the process of placing implants. The goal is to empower dentists with the knowledge and confidence necessary to start a simple dental implant practice. After this course, participants should be able to develop their own protocol for the assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, surgical placement, and prosthetic restoration of single-tooth posterior implants. This immersive course includes both lecture and hands-on typodont training.
Digital Photography to Increase Case Acceptance- EDU-052023
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From digital smile design to facially generated treatment plans, photography can open the door to visual communication and case acceptance. This course will take a deep dive into how digital photography may be best utilized in your practice.
Note: Participants will get more out of the course if they bring: DSLR or mirrorless camera; laptop with Keynote, Powerpoint, and/or Adobe Creative Cloud (Lightroom)
Venipuncture Blood Draw & Growth Factors (PRF) to Manage Implant Complications- EDU-052023FL
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Implant therapy is one of the most successful treatment modalities in dentistry. This success is however not without potential complications. Implant complications can be minor and easy to correct while others can be major and lead to the loss of the implant. This course will review implant complications and discuss their etiology, prevention and treatment. This course will also review autologous growth factors (PRP, PRGF, PRF). Autologous growth factors are fast becoming routine adjuncts to surgical therapy. The benefits of autologous growth factors include accelerated wound healing, decreased morbidity and enhanced results. The course will feature didactic lecture and hands-on exercises for both autologous growth factors and treating implant complications.
June 2023
Immediate lmplant Placement and Provisionalization - EDU-060323
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Immediate implant placement with provisionalization is a long established and scientifically proven approach to implant therapy. This course is designed to cover treatment planning and specific protocols to maximize long-term success. The program will place emphasis on initial diagnosis, surgery, and prosthetics that will streamline procedures valuable to the patient.
HYBRIDGE "Advanced Full Arch Techniques" - EDU-061023HYB
To Register: email education@implantdirect.com or call 805-778-5957
Learn how to make Full Arch implant cases easily the most productive and predictable cases in your practice. Master the Hybridge eXact XD Protocol.