2026 Courses and Events

Course #: 2230
Date: 11/28/2026
Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm
Course Info: Half Day
Speaker(s):
Vinay Bhide, DDS, MSc

Topic: Implant Dentistry
Tuition: $295.00
Credits: 3
Recommended For:
Dentists, Hygienists, Students, Educator

Description:

This program offers dental professionals a comprehensive guide to peri-implantitis through standardized diagnostic criteria and varied treatment indications. Participants explore multifactorial etiologies, including biofilm and prosthetic design, to master effective prevention and maintenance strategies. By focusing on a collaborative approach, the course provides practical insights directly applicable to daily clinical practice. Ultimately, these shared workflows ensure optimal patient outcomes and the long-term success of implant therapy.

Learn:

• to identify key risk factors and etiologies contributing to the development and progression of peri-implantitis
• to implement effective preventive strategies and maintenance protocols to minimize the incidence of peri-implantitis in clinical practice
• about various therapeutic options, non-surgical and surgical, for treating peri-implantitis

Course #: 2270
Date: 11/28/2026
Time: 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Course Info: Half Day
Speaker(s):
Vinay Bhide, DDS, MSc

Topic: Implant Dentistry
Tuition: $295.00
Credits: 3
Recommended For:
Dentists, Students, Educator

Description:

This presentation focuses on the fundamentals of bone augmentation of deficient ridges in preparation for dental implant therapy. Attendees get a good overview of well-established techniques such as Guided Bone Regeneration (GBR) protocols as well as learning about a newer, novel approach involving custom bone block allografts for achieving successful and predictable ridge augmentation. Emphasis will also be placed on materials properties and selection for optimizing regenerative outcomes.

Learn to:

• understand the biologic basis of bone augmentation and regeneration
• diagnose and classify alveolar ridge deficiencies
• identify indications, explain the rationale, and perform techniques for ridge augmentation using GBR and custom bone block allografts
• select appropriate biomaterials for bone regeneration and justify their clinical use