Dental implant courses, digital dentistry training, and more
Join us for an unparalleled learning experience alongside industry-leading dental experts from around the world. Our comprehensive dental implant courses delve into a wide range of topics, including accurate diagnosis, advanced treatment planning, esthetic dentistry, dental bone grafting, as well as surgical and prosthetic workflows. We also explore some of the most complex and cutting-edge protocols for managing potential complications in implantology. This is your opportunity to elevate your skills and knowledge.
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October 2025
Shadowing - A day in the life of an oral surgeon
Shadowing an oral surgeon at MALO CLINIC provides a better understanding of what a doctor’s typical day is like, and a great way to gain familiarity with different surgical procedures and environments.
If you are a dentist looking to increase your knowledge in different aspects of Oral Surgery including Implant Dentistry, this is the right venue for you!
Take advantage of shadowing top oral surgeon Prof. Armando Lopes and learn directly from the source!
Clinical features of Prof. Armando Lopes include implant dentistry, from single teeth, to the All-on-4® concept and zygomatic implants; 3-D navigated surgery (X-Guide) and digital planning; Complications management (including surgical interventions to resolve implant complications).
High skilled All-on-4® surgical protocol: Standard and zygomatic cases | October edition
Synopsis
MALO CLINIC Education has created a program that provides the participant with a unique opportunity to understand all surgical alternatives to perform a standard All-on-4® Concept.
The All-on-4® concept is one of the breakthroughs in Implant Dentistry, allowing the rehabilitation of the majority of edentulous arches without the need of bone grafting. Created at MALO CLINIC, the All-on-4® concept it is backed up by more than 20 years of clinical research with excellent long-term results.
Today, the All-on-4® concept is up to date with the digital revolution in implant dentistry, allowing to upgrade surgical and prosthodontic protocols following a full digital workflow. In this 3-day course, the participants will gain knowledge on the analogical workflow, the digital approach through 3D navigated surgery, and the digital workflow with the use of stackable guides; representing the basis and state-of-the-art approaches to how the contemporary All-on-4® concept is performed. It includes 3 live surgeries, backed up by theory, featuring live demonstrations or hands-on from planning to surgery and hands-on in implant placement (one for each approach)!
Course Overview
- Re-thinking oral rehabilitation – from analogical to digital
- Patient selection and treatment planning
- The esthetic possibilities of the All-on-4® surgical protocol – Prosthetic rehabilitation
- Implant maintenance
- Lab workflow
- Live All-on-4® protocol surgeries in the maxilla and/or mandible
- Live placement of immediate prosthesis
Esthetic excellence and full-arch transformation : ultimate digital workflows for modern implant dentistry
Join us in Whistler to experience the latest advancements in digital implant dentistry from experts in education and science. This two-day program will feature a variety of clinical cases showcasing importance of digital workflows from the esthetic zone to full-arch rehabilitation. Take part in presentation forums, networking opportunities with leading professionals and peers to build relationships to elevate your practice and career.
The ultimate digital full arch course: FP1 vs All-on-4® treatment concept + A to Z digital implant dentistry
This interactive course is structured to provide step-by-step training at a very personal level. It employs case-based learning by emphasizing evidence-based learning for daily usage. Participants will learn from the basic tools to the latest advancements in digital implant dentistry. Streamlined clinical and digital workflows will be presented to increase efficiency and clinical outcomes. All the secrets of static guided surgery and X-Guide dynamic navigation will be unveiled to discern when and how to use the different surgThis interactive course is structured to provide step-by-step training at a very personal level. It employs case-based learning by emphasizing evidence-based learning for daily usage. Participants will learn from the basic tools to the latest advancements in digital implant dentistry. Streamlined clinical and digital workflows will be presented to increase efficiency and clinical outcomes. All the secrets of static guided surgery and X-Guide dynamic navigation will be unveiled to discern when and how to use the different surgical options, including the review of the current CBCT, IOS and Face scanning technologies.
The DTX Studio™ Clinic, DTX Studio™ Implant and DTX Studio™ Lab software will be presented, explaining how to simplify the digital workflow for predictable guided immediate implant placement and immediate loading. The digital implant planning rules for anterior, posterior and full arch cases will be reviewed and updated to achieve biological, functional and esthetic success. The attendees will improve their own confidence and skills with digital planning through immersive software hands-on.
Indications and limitations of the static and dynamic guided surgery will be reviewed and discussed, from simple flapless to advanced procedures, including digital assisted soft tissue sculpturing (DASS Technique), Guided Socket Shield protocols and X-Act Teeth. Special emphasis will be given to interdisciplinary digitally assisted treatment planning and final aesthetics in the different clinical scenarios.
Learning outcomes
- Gain an update on CBCT and IOS protocols, and extraoral stereophotogrammetry
- Identify the differences between static and dynamic guided surgery vs Dynamic Navigation Guidelines
- Apply static & dynamic virtual patient creation
- Explore all components of DTX Studio™
- Understand the digital integration of guided surgery and guided prosthetics
- Experience the digitally assisted immediate implant placement and loading in the anterior and posterior zones
All-on-4® Surgical Protocol: From Analog to Digital | October Edition
MALO CLINIC education has created a program that provides the participant with a unique opportunity to understand all surgical alternatives to perform a standard All-on-4 concept. The all-on-4® concept is one of the breakthroughs in Implant Dentistry, allowing the rehabilitation of the majority of edentulous arches without the need of bone grafting. Created at MALO CLINIC, the all-on-4® concept it is backed up by more than 20 years of clinical research with excellent long-term results.
Today, the all-on-4® concept is up to date with the digital revolution in implant dentistry, allowing to upgrade surgical and prosthodontic protocols following a full digital workflow. In this 3-day course, the participants will gain knowledge on the analogical workflow, the digital approach through 3D navigated surgery, and the digital workflow with the use of stackable guides; representing the basis and state-of-the-art approaches to how the contemporary all-on-4® concept is performed. It includes 3 live surgeries, backed up by theory, featuring live demonstrations or hands-on from planning to surgery and hands-on in implant placement (one for each approach)!
Learning outcomes
- Re-thinking oral rehabilitation – from analogical to digital
- Patient selection and treatment planning
- The esthetic possibilities of the all-on-4® surgical protocol – prosthetic rehabilitation
- Implant maintenance
- Lab workflow
- Live all-on-4® protocol surgeries in the maxilla and/or mandible
- Live placement of Immediate prosthesis
November 2025
Shadowing - A day in the life of an oral surgeon
Shadowing an oral surgeon at MALO CLINIC provides a better understanding of what a doctor’s typical day is like, and a great way to gain familiarity with different surgical procedures and environments.
If you are a dentist looking to increase your knowledge in different aspects of Oral Surgery including Implant Dentistry, this is the right venue for you!
Take advantage of shadowing top oral surgeon Prof. Armando Lopes and learn directly from the source!
Clinical features of Prof. Armando Lopes include implant dentistry, from single teeth, to the All-on-4® concept and zygomatic implants; 3-D navigated surgery (X-Guide) and digital planning; Complications management (including surgical interventions to resolve implant complications).
Digital Full Arch Protocols in Clinical Practice
Ever since Dr. Paulo Maló published the first article on the All-on-4™ protocol for implant reconstruction of the mandibular full arch in 2003, there have been significant changes in the way dental professionals managing patients for full-arch implant restoration. Initially, there were concerns regarding the use of only four implants to support a full arch fixed restoration. The dental community exercised caution, particularly when the All-on-4™ protocol was indicated for immediate loading.
After 25 years of clinical application and extensive documentation, All-on-4™ has firmly established itself as an effective method for full arch and full mouth dental implant reconstruction, particularly in patients with limited bone volume in the posterior oral regions.
In recent years, dentistry has been undergoing digital transformation, with the integration of a complete digital workflow into dentists' everyday practices, including dental implant treatments.
This three-day course aims to present the long-term evidence of All-on-4™ from both literature sources and real-world experiences. Additionally, the course will demonstrate the benefits of digitalization in full-arch protocols with live procedures. Hands-on sessions will provide participants with life-like models for an immersive learning experience. Whether you and your team are experienced in All-on-4™ or new to it, this course will be highly beneficial for your dental implant practice in the digital age.
Digitally guided all-on-4® (for prosthodontic team)
Synopsis
Created at MALO CLINIC, the All-on-4® concept is backed up by more than 20 years of clinical research with excellent long-term results. In recent years digital tools have been introduced into implant and prosthetic dentistry as a way to provide a significant gain in predictability, accuracy and safety.
Designed for those that want to integrate a complete digital workflow in the rehabilitation of total edentulous patients, this hands-on course aims to:
- teach how to use BlueSkyPlan® and Meshmixer® software,
- how to reverse plan your surgery based on the prosthesis design,
- digitally plan bone reduction and implant placement,
- design, print and finish custom guides,
- use all these tools on surgery day.
With live surgery, 3D planning and hands-on in printed models, we will help you gain proficiency in the planning and execution of complex full arch rehabilitations of the maxilla/mandible through the All-on-4® concept, using a digital workflow.
Course Overview
- Live Surgery using a digital approach
- Re-thinking oral rehabilitation
- Patient selection and treatment planning
- Comprehensive Overview of the All-on-4® Surgical Protocol
- Software selection
- Designing of digital guides
- All-on-4® surgery and prosthesis relining using the guides in printed models
Digitally guided all-on-4® (for dental technicians)
Synopsis
Created at MALO CLINIC, the All-on-4® concept is backed up by more than 20 years of clinical research with excellent long-term results. In recent years digital tools have been introduced into implant and prosthetic dentistry as a way to provide a significant gain in predictability, accuracy and safety.
Designed for those that want to integrate a complete digital workflow in the rehabilitation of total edentulous patients, this hands-on course aims to:
- teach how to use BlueSkyPlan® and Meshmixer® software,
- how to reverse plan your surgery based on the prosthesis design,
- digitally plan bone reduction and implant placement,
- design, print and finish custom guides,
- use all these tools on surgery day.
With live surgery, 3D planning and hands-on in printed models, we will help you gain proficiency in the planning and execution of complex full arch rehabilitations of the maxilla/mandible through the All-on-4® concept, using a digital workflow.
Course Overview
- Live Surgery using a digital approach
- Re-thinking oral rehabilitation
- Patient selection and treatment planning
- Comprehensive Overview of the All-on-4® Surgical Protocol
- Software selection
- Designing of digital guides
- All-on-4® surgery and prosthesis relining using the guides in printed models
Cadaver course | All-on-4® surgical protocol – from standard to zygoma cases | November edition
Course Overview
- Re-thinking oral rehabilitation
- Patient selection and treatment planning – from standard to extra-maxilla cases
- How to manage possible zygoma cases complications
- The esthetic possibilities of All-on-4® protocol
- All-on-4® protocol surgeries – live cases
- Immediate prosthesis delivery
- Standard & zygoma hands-on sessions on models
- Cadaver hands-on session (full day – surgical procedures from standard to extra-maxilla cases)
Synopsis
Designed for those that want to broaden their experience in implant dentistry on total edentulous patients, including zygoma cases, this training covers the All-on-4® surgical protocol in detail concentrating on all existing approaches – standard, hybrid and double-zygoma – offering participants a comprehensive training that will allow them to gain the skills and know-how to successfully rehabilitate atrophic mandibles/maxillae as well as severely resorbed maxillae in just a few hours,
Including live surgery, hands-on on both fresh frozen cadavers (1 full-day) and models, the course will take you through all the relevant aspects of the MALO CLINIC protocol, from patient selection to treatment planning, and anatomic and imaging considerations, all the way through to the fitting of the immediate and final prostheses so you can offer immediate function to your patients even when facing with extremely atrophic maxilla and mandible cases.
The All-on-4® concept is one of the breakthroughs in implant dentistry, allowing the rehabilitation of the majority of edentulous arches without the need of bone grafting. Created at MALO CLINIC, the All-on-4® concept it is backed up by more than 20 years of clinical research with excellent long-term results.
The secret for that success has been the constant evolution of the protocols that receive great attention from our side. Today, the All-on-4® concept is up to date with the digital revolution in Implant Dentistry, allowing to upgrade surgical and prosthodontic protocols following a full digital workflow.
1. Maló P, de Araújo Nobre M, Lopes A, Ferro A, Botto J. The All-on-4 treatment~concept for the rehabilitation of the completely edentulous mandible: A longitudinal study with 10 to 18 years of follow-up. Clin Implant Dent Relat Res 2019 Mar 28. doi: 10.1111/cid.12769. [Epub ahead of print]
2. Maló P, de Araújo Nobre M, Lopes A, Ferro A, Nunes M. The All-on-4 concept for full-arch rehabilitation of the edentulous maxillae: A longitudinal study with 5-13 years of follow-up. Clin Implant Dent Relat Res 2019 Mar 28. doi: 10.1111/cid.12771. [Epub ahead of print]
May 2026
Next generation prosthetics and implantology
An ideal treatment plan requires thorough esthetic, functional, and structural analysis, supported by radiographic and digital examinations. Necessary adjustments to optimize teeth and soft tissues are transferred to the technician to create a wax-up and a diagnostic/functional mock-up. With 3D technology, it is now possible to create a patient “avatar,” enhancing diagnosis, planning, communication, and interdisciplinary workflows — applicable to both esthetic cases and complex full-arch rehabilitations. In implant therapy, diagnosis and treatment planning is still more demanding due to the critical aspect of the soft tissue contour and volume.
The success of implant-supported prostheses depends on optimal integration of all interfaces prosthetic, esthetic, soft tissue, and bone — through well-chosen surgical and restorative protocols. A solid grasp of biological principles and proper material selection are essential for achieving a stable mucosal seal and natural esthetic outcomes. Perfect esthetic integration relies on three pillars: diagnosis and prosthetic planning, proper management of the bone compartment, and careful handling of the supracrestal soft tissue compartment. The latter, increasingly important in modern implantology, is critical for avoiding complications and major esthetic defects.
Safe treatment in esthetic zones begins with thorough evaluation and selection of the most suitable surgical-prosthetic strategy. Finalization requires in-depth knowledge of restorative materials to replicate in the definitive prosthesis all the features tested in provisionals. Close collaboration with the lab and the use of digital workflows improve quality and efficiency. Cementation — especially adhesive protocols — is a critical phase, with specific guidelines for glass ceramics and zirconia. New ceramic materials and adhesive techniques have reshaped restorative dentistry, promoting minimally invasive preparations that preserve enamel and tooth structure.
Digital workflows, including intraoral scanning, integrate these solutions seamlessly. Managing provisional restorations and accurately transferring esthetic and functional parameters to the lab are key steps. During this week-long course, all these aspects will be thoroughly explored from both a scientific and clinical perspective, with a strong practical approach to enable immediate application of the illustrated protocols. Ample attention will be devoted to the latest advancements in fixed prosthodontics and interdisciplinary protocols, with the aim of optimizing prognosis and the integration of the prosthetic restoration.
Foundation for Oral Rehabilitation (FOR)
FOR is a global, non-profit organization advocating science, education and humanity in oral rehabilitation. The www.for.org website offers hundreds of learning resources for dental professionals: More than 300 video lectures from leading experts. Almost 100 clinical case documentations. Interactive ebooks and epapers. State-of-the-art treatment guidelines. And much more. Completely free of charge. Sign up now and get access to all resources.
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