Courses
Learn alongside industry-leading experts from around the world. Courses cover everything from diagnosis and treatment planning to surgical and prosthetic workflows. We even address some of the most complex and progressive protocols for managing potential complications.
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May 2024
West Coast Institute inter-disciplinary mentorship
Look deeper with board certified specialists; Dr. Ali Sadeghi, Dr. Tasso Irinakis and Dr. Kevin Aminzadeh.
Session 1 : Complication in Dento-Alveolar Surgery
Dr. Ali Sadeghi
How do complication happen? When/how to treat and when to refer?
Tuesday October 10th
6:00 - 9:00 pm PST
Arbutus club
Session 2 : Planning, Placement and Restoration of Implants in the Posterior Zone (Hands-on)
Dr. Kevin Aminzadeh
How do we plan and restore a dental implant base don the latest evidence?
Tuesday November 7th
6:00 - 9:00 pm PST
Arbutus club
Session 3 : Planning, placement and restoration of implants in the anterior zone (Hands-on)
Dr. Kevin Aminzadeh
Scanning, 3D printing of surgical guides and temporary crowns.
Tuesday January 9th
6:00 - 9:00 pm PST
Arbutus club
Session 4 : Aesthetic zone considerations in implant planning and placement
Dr. Tasso Irinakis
Fundamentals of soft tissue management in the anterior zone.
February 13th
6:00 - 9:00 pm PST
Capilano golf club
Session 5 : Importance of soft tissue grafting around implants
Dr. Tasso Irinakis
Theoretical principles, video demonstration of soft tissue grafting surgeries.
Tuesday April 16th
6:00 - 9:00 pm PST
Arbutus club
Session 6 : Atraumatic extractions and socket preservation
Dr. Ali Sadeghi
Tuesday May 14th
6:00 - 9:00 pm PST
Capilano golf club
Tuition : $1,250
CE Credits : 18
Contact : Chris Thirlwell to register.
(604) 416-2670
chris@westcoastoralsurgery.ca
Startkurs i implantatkirurgi
The secrets of Nobel Biocare - the art of implant creation
The digital workflow from A-Z
DDI 2024 Full Core Mini-Residency in Dental Implantology - Core 2
Location
Vancouver, BC
Instructors
Dr. Faraj Edher, Dr. Bobby Birdi, Dr. Ron Zokol
Course dates
Core 1: April 12–14, 2024
Core 3: May 3–5, 2024
Core 2: May 31–June 2, 2024
Core 4: June 21–23, 2024
Course description
Core 1: Implant Treatment Planning and Restorations - Dr. Faraj Edher
This 3-day program (30 CE) delivers a comprehensive understanding of the principles of oral implantology, treatment planning, and restoring implants. You will leave this program with the ability to comfortably select the proper implant components, make provisional implant restorations, take implant impressions, and restore implants with definitive prostheses. Our program is evidence based, with a focus on practical tips and tricks, and hands-on training, to allow you to provide implant therapy in your office.
Core 2: Implant Surgery & Restoratively Driven Treatment - Dr. Bobby Birdi
This 3-day program (30 CE) delivers a comprehensive understanding of the principles of oral implantology, surgical placement, flap design, suturing, and soft tissue management. You will leave this program with the ability to comfortably treatment plan cases and surgically place implants. Our program is evidence based, with a focus on learning practical tips and tricks, and hands-on training, to allow you to provide effective implant therapy to your patients.
Core 3: Atraumatic Extraction & Bone Grafting - Dr. Ron Zokol
This 3-day program (30 CE) delivers a comprehensive understanding of the principles of atraumatic extraction, bone grafting, and immediate dental implant placement. We discuss the different bone grafting and membrane materials and techniques. You will leave this program with the ability to comfortably select cases for immediate extraction, grafting, and implant placement. Our program is evidence based, with a focus on learning practical tips and tricks, and hands-on training, to allow you to provide effective and efficient implant therapy to your patients.
Core 4: PRF Workshop & Live-Patient Implant Surgery Program - Dr. Ron Zokol
The first day of this 3-day program focuses on the science and protocols of utilizing PRF and PRP in different clinical applications. Venipuncture is taught by a highly experienced phlebotomy instructor. The remaining two days will be spent treating patients under the supervision of an experience DDI faculty member. Participants will apply their previous didactic and hands-on training, such as atraumatic extractions, implant placement, bone grafting, suturing, and much more. Our participants all agree that there is no better way to start placing implants routinely, than to complete the first few cases done with the supervision of an expert.
Tuition
Core 1 : $1,995 USD
Core 2 : $1,995 USD
Core 3 : $1,995 USD
Core 4 : $2,495 USD
Global Dental Mentorship - Digital Implant Dentistry Hands-On
Welcome to the forefront of dental education with our Digital Implant Dentistry Hands-On workshop! Specially tailored for the General Dentist, this immersive, in-person training experience will certainly enhance your knowledge and skills. This comprehensive full day seminar will transform the way you practice as you learn to engage with digital planning tools in real-time, interpret diagnostic data, design treatment plans, and refine implant placements. With a foundational pillar of planning that will focus on what is truly meant by prosthetically driven implant treatment planning.
Learning Objectives:
- Real-Time Navigation: Participate in hands-on training, actively engaging with digital planning tools to grasp the intricacies of implant dentistry in real-time.
- Diagnostic Mastery: Learn critical interpretation skills of diagnostic data effectively while gaining the confidence to make informed decisions in your dental implant cases.
- Treatment Plan Design: Acquire insights into designing comprehensive treatment plans aligning you with the latest advancements in digital implant dentistry for optimal patient outcomes. The restoration is the critical starting point of your decision making process in the planning stages. What ends up on the implant at the end frames what you plan in the beginning.
- Refined Implant Placements: Hone critical skills in implant placement, from initial planning to execution, ensuring precision and success in your clinical practice.
- Expert Instruction: Benefit from the expertise of world-renowned mentors Dr. Jonathan Ng and Dr. David Powell, guiding you through the intricacies of digital implant dentistry.
Course Fee
- $745 CAD
CE Credits
- 8 hours
June 2024
Nobel Biocare's Implant Treatment Coordinator Program, Building Trust with your Patients: Ottawa
Unlock the potential of your dental team through our dynamic 1-day program - perfect for both experienced professionals and newcomers. Elevate your practice as we delve into the evolution of dental implants, the empowering aspect of co-diagnosis, patient-centered treatment planning and the importance of comprehensive documentation.
From the initial consultation to the final restoration, you'll grasp the profound impact implants offer in enhancing patients' lives. This course is designed to instill the confidence needed to guide patients towards accepting optimal treatment plans, while also strengthening team dynamics. Empower your dental team with tools and resources for success in dental implantology.
Learning outcomes
At the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Recognize the significance of their pivotal role within the team and dental practice.
- Identify the common barriers to case acceptance.
- Demonstrate confidence in effectively presenting dental implant options to patients.
- Comprehend the factors that make dental implants the leading choice for tooth replacement.
- Apply communication strategies to empower and engage your patients effectively and uphold a higher standard of care within your practice.
Nobel Biocare's Implant Treatment Coordinator Program, Building Trust with your Patients: Toronto
Unlock the potential of your dental team through our dynamic 1-day program - perfect for both experienced professionals and newcomers. Elevate your practice as we delve into the evolution of dental implants, the empowering aspect of co-diagnosis, patient-centered treatment planning and the importance of comprehensive documentation.
From the initial consultation to the final restoration, you'll grasp the profound impact implants offer in enhancing patients' lives. This course is designed to instill the confidence needed to guide patients towards accepting optimal treatment plans, while also strengthening team dynamics. Empower your dental team with tools and resources for success in dental implantology.
Learning outcomes
At the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Recognize the significance of their pivotal role within the team and dental practice.
- Identify the common barriers to case acceptance.
- Demonstrate confidence in effectively presenting dental implant options to patients.
- Comprehend the factors that make dental implants the leading choice for tooth replacement.
- Apply communication strategies to empower and engage your patients effectively and uphold a higher standard of care within your practice.
DDI 2024 Full Core Mini-Residency in Dental Implantology - Core 4
Location
Vancouver, BC
Instructors
Dr. Faraj Edher, Dr. Bobby Birdi, Dr. Ron Zokol
Course dates
Core 1: April 12–14, 2024
Core 2: May 3–5, 2024
Core 3: May 31–June 2, 2024
Core 4: June 21–23, 2024
Course description
Core 1: Implant Treatment Planning and Restorations - Dr. Faraj Edher
This 3-day program (30 CE) delivers a comprehensive understanding of the principles of oral implantology, treatment planning, and restoring implants. You will leave this program with the ability to comfortably select the proper implant components, make provisional implant restorations, take implant impressions, and restore implants with definitive prostheses. Our program is evidence based, with a focus on practical tips and tricks, and hands-on training, to allow you to provide implant therapy in your office.
Core 2: Implant Surgery & Restoratively Driven Treatment - Dr. Bobby Birdi
This 3-day program (30 CE) delivers a comprehensive understanding of the principles of oral implantology, surgical placement, flap design, suturing, and soft tissue management. You will leave this program with the ability to comfortably treatment plan cases and surgically place implants. Our program is evidence based, with a focus on learning practical tips and tricks, and hands-on training, to allow you to provide effective implant therapy to your patients.
Core 3: Atraumatic Extraction & Bone Grafting - Dr. Ron Zokol
This 3-day program (30 CE) delivers a comprehensive understanding of the principles of atraumatic extraction, bone grafting, and immediate dental implant placement. We discuss the different bone grafting and membrane materials and techniques. You will leave this program with the ability to comfortably select cases for immediate extraction, grafting, and implant placement. Our program is evidence based, with a focus on learning practical tips and tricks, and hands-on training, to allow you to provide effective and efficient implant therapy to your patients.
Core 4: PRF Workshop & Live-Patient Implant Surgery Program - Dr. Ron Zokol
The first day of this 3-day program focuses on the science and protocols of utilizing PRF and PRP in different clinical applications. Venipuncture is taught by a highly experienced phlebotomy instructor. The remaining two days will be spent treating patients under the supervision of an experience DDI faculty member. Participants will apply their previous didactic and hands-on training, such as atraumatic extractions, implant placement, bone grafting, suturing, and much more. Our participants all agree that there is no better way to start placing implants routinely, than to complete the first few cases done with the supervision of an expert.
Tuition
Core 1 : $1,995 USD
Core 2 : $1,995 USD
Core 3 : $1,995 USD
Core 4 : $2,495 USD
Experience the groundbreaking difference of a next generation implant system
September 2024
DDI 2024 Full Core Mini-Residency in Dental Implantology - Core 1
Location
Toronto, ON
Instructors
Dr. Faraj Edher, Dr. Bobby Birdi, Dr. Rana Tarzemany
Course dates
Core 1: September 13–15, 2024
Core 2: October 18–20, 2024
Core 3: November 8–10, 2024
Course description
Core 1: Implant Treatment Planning and Restorations - Dr. Faraj Edher
This 3-day program (30 CE) delivers a comprehensive understanding of the principles of oral implantology, treatment planning, and restoring implants. You will leave this program with the ability to comfortably select the proper implant components, make provisional implant restorations, take implant impressions, and restore implants with definitive prostheses. Our program is evidence based, with a focus on practical tips and tricks, and hands-on training, to allow you to provide implant therapy in your office.
Core 2: Implant Surgery & Restoratively Driven Treatment - Dr. Bobby Birdi
This 3-day program (30 CE) delivers a comprehensive understanding of the principles of oral implantology, surgical placement, flap design, suturing, and soft tissue management. You will leave this program with the ability to comfortably treatment plan cases and surgically place implants. Our program is evidence based, with a focus on learning practical tips and tricks, and hands-on training, to allow you to provide effective implant therapy to your patients.
Core 3: Atraumatic Extraction & Bone Grafting - Dr. Rana Tarzemany
This 3-day program (30 CE) delivers a comprehensive understanding of the principles of atraumatic extraction, bone grafting, and immediate dental implant placement. We discuss the different bone grafting and membrane materials and techniques. You will leave this program with the ability to comfortably select cases for immediate extraction, grafting, and implant placement. Our program is evidence based, with a focus on learning practical tips and tricks, and hands-on training, to allow you to provide effective and efficient implant therapy to your patients.
Tuition:
Core 1 : $1,995 USD
Core 2 : $1,995 USD
Core 3 : $1,995 USD
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Grundkurs i implantatkirurgi för assisterande personal
Det digitala arbetsflödet från A-Ö
DDI Core Implant Bootcamp - Calgary
Location
Calgary, AB
Course Dates
September 19-22, 2024
Learning Topics
- Surgical and prosthetic treatment planning
- Virtual implant planning utilizing DTX Studio™
- Prosthetic component selection guidelines
- Screw retained vs. cement retained principles
- Immediate provisional protocols
- Occlusion overview
- Anatomy considerations
- Indications and contraindications for implant surgery
- Principles of single tooth and multiple tooth implant placement
- Flap design and suturing
- Pharmacology related to implant dentistry
- Atraumatic extraction techniques
- Systems and bone grafting principles
Hands-on Exercises
- Implant impressions
- Fabrication of an immediate provisional
- Implant placement
- Flap design and suturing
- Second stage implant surgery
- Immediate implant placement
- Socket grafting
- Ridge augmentation
Dr. Bobby Birdi
Tuition: $3,500 USD
CE Credits : 32
Global Dental Mentorship - Restorative and Surgical Implant Hands-On
The hands-on MIT course is designed to familiarize you with implant components both surgically and prosthetically. In addition, the goal is for you to gain comfort with the procedures as outlined below. For those of you with experience in dental implants, you will gain tips and tricks from our experienced clinicians. Given the synergy between surgery and prosthetics, it’s important to understand both, regardless of your area of interest.
Learning Objectives:
The following model-based procedures will be included in the hands-on instruction:
1) Review anatomy and surgical protocol
2) Place 2 implants for mandibular overdenture
3) Place single implants
4) Suturing procedures on a soft tissue model
5) Temporary crown fabrication
6) Place, pick up, and size locators for mandibular overdentures
Course Fee
- $745 CAD
CE Credits
- 8 hours
Global Dental Mentorship - Pig Mandible Extractions and Bone Grafting Hands-On
In this unique hands-on course, clinicians will learn how to extract teeth in an implant-minded fashion, classify the socket defects and follow the appropriate bone grafting protocol. Various pig mandible exercises will provide clinicians with a complete and enriching day of learning.
Join us for this epic education event with our Mentors to elevate your practice.
Surgical extractions will become predictable, efficient and minimally invasive from the patient’s perspective.
You will learn how to simplify your implant surgery by addressing the bone during tooth extraction, resulting in alveolar ridges that are suitable for a straight forward implant surgery.
We are excited to help you in any way possible to meet your implant needs and address any questions in a friendly, collaborative, and supportive learning environment. Sharpen your scalpels and sign up soon before it’s too late! Space is limited.
Learning Objectives:
- The implant-minded dental extraction technique
- Diagnose and classify extraction socket defects
- Understand the various grafting materials used in dentistry
- Learn what materials to use and various socket grafting protocols
Course Fee
- $1,495 CAD
CE Credits
- 8 hours
October 2024
Get to know the All-on-4® treatment concept
DDI 2024 Full Core Mini-Residency in Dental Implantology - Core 2
Location
Toronto, ON
Instructors
Dr. Faraj Edher, Dr. Bobby Birdi, Dr. Rana Tarzemany
Course dates
Core 1: September 13–15, 2024
Core 2: October 18–20, 2024
Core 3: November 8–10, 2024
Course description
Core 1: Implant Treatment Planning and Restorations - Dr. Faraj Edher
This 3-day program (30 CE) delivers a comprehensive understanding of the principles of oral implantology, treatment planning, and restoring implants. You will leave this program with the ability to comfortably select the proper implant components, make provisional implant restorations, take implant impressions, and restore implants with definitive prostheses. Our program is evidence based, with a focus on practical tips and tricks, and hands-on training, to allow you to provide implant therapy in your office.
Core 2: Implant Surgery & Restoratively Driven Treatment - Dr. Bobby Birdi
This 3-day program (30 CE) delivers a comprehensive understanding of the principles of oral implantology, surgical placement, flap design, suturing, and soft tissue management. You will leave this program with the ability to comfortably treatment plan cases and surgically place implants. Our program is evidence based, with a focus on learning practical tips and tricks, and hands-on training, to allow you to provide effective implant therapy to your patients.
Core 3: Atraumatic Extraction & Bone Grafting - Dr. Rana Tarzemany
This 3-day program (30 CE) delivers a comprehensive understanding of the principles of atraumatic extraction, bone grafting, and immediate dental implant placement. We discuss the different bone grafting and membrane materials and techniques. You will leave this program with the ability to comfortably select cases for immediate extraction, grafting, and implant placement. Our program is evidence based, with a focus on learning practical tips and tricks, and hands-on training, to allow you to provide effective and efficient implant therapy to your patients.
Tuition:
Core 1 : $1,995 USD
Core 2 : $1,995 USD
Core 3 : $1,995 USD
DDI Core Implant Bootcamp - Winnipeg
Location
Winnipeg, MB
Course Dates
October 24-27, 2024
Learning Topics
- Surgical and prosthetic treatment planning
- Virtual implant planning utilizing DTX Studio™
- Prosthetic component selection guidelines
- Screw retained vs. cement retained principles
- Immediate provisional protocols
- Occlusion overview
- Anatomy considerations
- Indications and contraindications for implant surgery
- Principles of single tooth and multiple tooth implant placement
- Flap design and suturing
- Pharmacology related to implant dentistry
- Atraumatic extraction techniques
- Systems and bone grafting principles
Hands-on Exercises
- Implant impressions
- Fabrication of an immediate provisional
- Implant placement
- Flap design and suturing
- Second stage implant surgery
- Immediate implant placement
- Socket grafting
- Ridge augmentation
Dr. Ron Zokol
Tuition: $3,500 USD
CE Credits : 32
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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