Our Courses

After a brief introduction on 3D implant positioning related to biological and prosthetic factors, following the most up to date scientific evidence, we’ll deep dive into the implant digital planning. We’ll explain why is so important to determine the position of the implant in the software, according to the prosthetic plan, before the surgery. In fact, the accuracy of the digital workflow can shorten the procedure time thanks to guided implant placement and easier adaption of the provisional in case of immediate loading.

The use of the Artificial Intelligence in specific software can facilitate their usage, minimizing the time that we must spend at the computer, and the number of prostho component that we must keep in stock. The possibility to see the final prosthetic components can eventually reduce the invasiveness through the selection of tilted or reduced diameter implants. It also helps the clinician in understanding in advance if there is any need of soft or hard tissue grafting. It’s important to underline that a deep understanding of the analogic workflow and of the soft and hard tissue management is mandatory before expanding our practice in the digital field. The fundamentals remain the same, it just changes the environment. Beginning probably is not that easy, but after a short learning curve this enhance the esthetic outcome of our implant cases.

Learning Objectives

– Understand the correct 3D implant positioning.
– Be able to collect data for the digital planning of a case.
– How to deal and program the case with soft and hard tissue augmentation.
– Select the correct prosthetic tools in order to minimize the invasiveness.

It is clear that you are seeing an avalanche of patients on GLP1 and GIP Receptor Agonists. They are now the most prescribed new drugs for Type 2 diabetes mellitus and obesitiy.

1. What are they?
2. How do they work?
3. How do these medications impact dental management of patients?

This lecture will be designed to help simplify a protocol for achieving predictable bone regeneration. We will review decision points and areas of concern for cases to help direct challenges encountered. We will review important aspects including material choice, flap design, and membrane stabilization.

Learning Objectives:
• Learn about the basic science and principles related to bone grafting
• Learn about material choice for procedures and why or why not to use certain products in different cases
• Learn about anatomical presentations and how they may affect surgical decisions and flap design

Functional and aesthetic replacement of dentition has long been a challenge. Dental implants have been very successful in that regard and titanium continues to be the material of choice in dental implantology. However, after more than five decades of success, there is convincing scientific and clinical evidence that titanium and its alloys are not as stable and inert in the oral environment as they were once believed to be.

After Overcoming early manufacturing challenges, design flaws and ceramic materials physical limitations, load bearing bioceramics have made significant strides and inroads in dental implantology. These ceramics are made from zirconia composites (ATZ, ZTA etc.) which have been commercially available and in clinical use for the last twenty years. They are highly biocompatible, hypoallergenic, non-toxic, and corrosion-free alternative to titanium and titanium alloys.

This presentation will cover zirconia as an implantable bioceramic material, the rationale, indications, and benefits of metal free teeth replacement. Clinical cases completed over a decade with different commercially available zirconia dental implants systems and prosthetics solutions will be presented.

Objectives:
-Understand zirconia as a bioceramic material.
-Understand and appreciate zirconia’s behavior in bone and the oral environment.
-The difference between biotolerance and biocompatibility.
-Understand the role of implant materials in peri-implant health.
-Understand the limitations of ceramic implants.

It’s a fact: perfect endodontic treatment can sometimes be unsuccessful. Unfortunately, the lack of healing can often be attributed to an inadequate preliminary diagnosis or an improper prognosis assessment. Dr. Berman will systematically review the many variables that should be taken into consideration before the bur ever hits the tooth, including endodontic case assessment, periodontal concerns, tooth restorability, and the detection and prediction of the presence of root fractures. After this presentation, you will never look at pending endodontic treatment the same way again.

At the conclusion of this course, participants should be able to:
• Describe the variables that exist prior to endodontic treatment which may contribute to non-healing.
• Understand the variables that may be present, which may decrease the prognosis for a tooth requiring endodontic treatment.
• Discuss the reasons for the lack of endodontic healing based on an improper prognosis assessment.
• Describe the subjective and objective findings of root fractures as they may relate to the tooth and associated periodontal structures.

There is a myriad of dental cements and resins to choose from in the dental market. We may have been taught to use a certain cement in dental school or residency, but have you taken the time to understand the rationale behind why that cement is chosen? This presentation will dive into the different classifications of cements, their indications and contraindications based upon biomaterial choice and when bonding vs cementing is indicated. Advancements of temporary cements will also be discussed along with case examples showing different indications.

Join us for an enlightening webinar designed to elevate your skills in aesthetic dentistry. Led by Dr. Kathy Frazar, this comprehensive course delves into the intricate details of achieving the perfect smile. From assessing gingival architecture for symmetry to understanding the critical role of the lip line in case planning, participants will gain invaluable insights into mastering aesthetic dental procedures.

Learning Objectives
1. Learn to look at gingival architecture to give a more symmetrical smile.
2. Learn how the lip line impacts case planning
3. Learn how to manage teeth that are crooked, rotated and undersized
4. Learn what photos are useful to present a case to patient, to use in marketing and for a website
5. Learn how to prep to temp in a predictable amount of time by following my 10 hacks

Optimal suction in the dental operatory enhances performance and productivity, minimizes downtime, and improves air quality for dental personnel and patients. In this webinar, attendees will learn product and sizing selection considerations, and basic equipment maintenance from the HVE tip to the central vacuum to improve air quality for themselves, dental team members, and their patients.

Learning Objectives:
1. Discuss the role of HVE and central vacuum in the dental setting.
2. Identify criteria for optimal suction for dental procedures.
3. Describe common maintenance protocol for the dental team to enhance optimal
performance of their suction system.