2025 Courses and Events

Description:

This course is designed for general dentists interested in learning the fundamentals of socket preservation, bone grafting techniques, and basic implant placement. Participants will gain experience in diagnosing extraction sites and edentulous ridges, selecting appropriate grafting materials, and treatment planning for dental implants.

The course will include instruction on CT scan analysis and planning, guided implant surgery, flap design, implant placement, and Stage II uncovering. Attendees will also practice bone grafting and implant placement techniques on models in a hands-on workshop setting.

• diagnose edentulous ridges and develop treatment plans for implant cases
• perform simple socket preservation techniques
• review bone grafting techniques for lateral ridge augmentation and sinus grafting
• conduct CT-based planning, guided surgery, flap design, implant placement, and Stage II uncovering

Description:

This hands-on course is designed for general dentists interested in learning foundational techniques in soft tissue grafting and suturing. Participants will become familiar with various materials used for soft tissue procedures and suturing and will gain practical experience working on pig jaws.

Attendees will practice flap design and manipulation, soft tissue grafting, and a range of suturing techniques to achieve optimal wound closure.

• understand basic suturing principles
• design and manipulate soft tissue flaps
• perform soft tissue grafting techniques
• apply various suturing techniques for closure