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Joseph Kan, DDS, MS Esthetics immediate tooth replacement, a controversial, yet intriguing treatment concept conceived more than 25 ago. While the concept has evolved over time, numerous debates had been dedicated to its validity. Now, 25 years later, questions remain: Does it maintain gingival esthetics? Does it work as well as implant in healed sites? Is it a viable option after all ? This presentation will focus on pros and cons of esthetics immediate tooth replacement. More importantly, did we validate this procedure from lessons learned by mistakes made over the past 25 years. Recorded - November 12, 2022 -
Despoina Bompolaki, DDS, MS Dental implants have become a widely accepted, sought-after treatment option for replacing missing teeth. Favorable treatment outcomes depend on proper planning and execution, from both a restorative and a surgical perspective. This lecture will go well beyond the basics of restoring dental implants: achieving predictable esthetic outcomes when restoring anterior implants; capturing accurate impressions in multiple implant cases; identifying proper componentry for existing implants; recognizing and addressing common prosthetic complications; and most of all, supporting clinical decisions with scientific evidence. Recorded - November 20, 2021 -
German Gallucci, DMD, PhD During this lecture, clinical considerations and indications for dental implants will be analyzed in the context of their direct application to esthetic implant-prosthetic rehabilitations. Risk assessment, treatment planning, surgical protocols and esthetic/prosthodontic rehabilitations will be discussed in detail according to different clinical situations. Recommended planning steps and treatment procedures will be presented through scientific evidence. Modern Implant-prosthetic restorations using different implant designs and digital technology call for a harmonious esthetic integration with the pre-existing environment. A scalloped gingival line with distinct papillae and free of any abrupt vertical differences in clinical crown length between anterior implants, is paramount. In this context, biologic considerations affecting normal peri-implant soft tissue integration will be discussed as a major esthetic parameter. Recorded - July 17, 2021 -
Dan Holtzclaw, DDS, MS Although they have been in use for over 50 years, pterygoid dental implants are one of the least understood styles of dental implant treatment. This may be due to the fact that pterygoid implants are widely considered to be one of the most difficult fixtures to place in all of implant dentistry. In this webinar, Dr. Dan Holtzclaw details his experience utilizing pterygoid implant in hundreds of full arch immediate load cases. Recorded - September 1, 2021 -
Robert Lemke, DDS, MD In implant dentistry, details count…they can add up to success, or to failure. Experienced surgeons rely on a system to ensure that all details are addressed in a methodical manner, so that none are overlooked. This course will help you to create a system that includes site analysis, preoperative medications, nuances in surgical procedures, and more for predictable success in implant surgery. Recorded - December 11, 2021 -
Andrea Ravidà, DDS During the last decade, short implants (≤6mm) have been shown to be a reliable and effective solution for patients with posterior bone atrophy. This presentation will explore in detail the scientific literature on short implants, providing evidence-based guidelines for clinicians concerning their use. Furthermore, the benefits and disadvantages of short implants in comparison to bone regenerative therapies in conjunction with standard length implant placement will be discussed. Recorded - October 20, 2021 -
Ghadeer Thalji, DDS, PhD Success of dental implants requires the clinicians to understand the many factors that must come together to achieve long term outcomes. The lecture will explore the current scientific evidence on decisions related to the number of dental implants in various clinical scenarios of the partially and fully edentulous patients. Recorded - September 21, 2021 -
Roya Zandparsa, DDS, MSc, DMD AI technology has been used in many aspects of human society, including medicine, and it is also being used more and more widely in dentistry. The applications extend from the research and development of new dental materials to diagnostic tools(e.g., to detect caries, periapical lesions, and periodontal disease), to treatment planning and oral health care delivery, to the post-treatment monitoring and follow-ups. In this presentation the basic concepts and principles of AI, the new advancements, new approaches, and applications of AI along with other digital technologies in dentistry will be discussed. Recorded March 15, 2022 -
Roger Wise, DDS, MS The orthodontic profession has only recently focused its attention towards patient driven diagnosis and treatment planning. It is difficult to imagine practicing dentistry today without the utilization of dental implants. Smile esthetics can be very challenging or even compromised when implants are involved. In problem-oriented implant treatment planning the orthodontist may help establish a diagnosis that identifies possible improvement or even correction of hard and soft tissue. This lecture will also demonstrate how to establish occlusal and/or spacial relationships prior to implant placement. Recorded - March 31, 2021 -
Ilser Turkyilmaz, DDS, PhD Implant-supported fixed dental prostheses improve the quality of life of edentulous patients experiencing functional and esthetic problems associated with complete dentures. CAD/CAM technology has recently revolutionized the field of implant dentistry. CAD/CAM surgical guides have greatly improved the predictability of implant surgery and the CAD/CAM fabrication of frameworks has resulted in elimination of distortion, better fit, fewer fabrication steps, and faster turn-around. All of these advancements offer improved experience for the patient, decreased treatment time, and greater accessibility. Basic clinical and laboratory procedures for restoring edentulous arches with CAD/CAM surgical guides and implant-supported fixed prostheses will be discussed. Recorded - January 11, 2021 -
Martina Stefanini, DDS, PhD The recession of the buccal soft tissue margin is a frequent complication of well integrated dental implants. The appearance of metallic structure or even their transparency through the thin buccal soft tissues are common reasons for patient aesthetic complains. Moreover, bad implant installation frequently results in excessive apical dislocation of the buccal soft tissue margin of the implant supported crown. Soft tissue plastic surgical procedures and bilaminar techniques in particular, can be successfully used in combination with a pre and postsurgical prostethic approaches to increase the volume of the interdental soft tissue, to treat buccal gingival recessions and soft tissue dehiscence around dental implants and to provide the new implant supported crown with an esthetic transmucosal emergency profile. Recorded - May 4, 2021 -
Preetinder Singh, DDS, MS Bone regeneration is often needed prior to dental implant treatment due to the lack of adequate quantity and quality after infectious diseases. The greatest regenerative power can be obtained with autologous tissue, primarily the bone alive, taken from the same site or adjacent sites, up to the use centrifugation of blood with the selection of the parts with the greatest potential regenerative. In fact, various techniques and technologies were chronologically successive to cope with an ever better preparation of these concentrates of blood. Our aim is to know these advances and discuss the ways in which platelet concentrates may provide such unexpected beneficial therapeutic effects. Most of the growth factors derived from autologous blood is released upon platelet activation, and their clinical use has been popularized with Platelet-rich plasma (PRP), Platelet rich fibrin (PRF) & its advancements namely A-PRF & i-PRF, Concentrated Growth Factors (CGF), Sticky Bone Concept etc. It is time to use this ‘blood’ in different ways to achieve regenerative potentials in the field of implant dentistry. Recorded - January 20, 2021 -
T. Cem Sayin, DDS, PhD Clinicians are confronted with difficult decisions regarding whether a tooth with pulpal and/or periapical disease should be saved through endodontic treatment or be extracted and replaced with an implant. This lecture will review the endodontic and implant literature as well as the related factors that need to be considered by the clinician affecting decision making for their patients. Recorded - February 03, 2021 -
Kaan Orhan, DDS, MSc, MHM, PhD Dental implants have become part of routine treatment plans in many dental offices because of their popularity and acceptance by patients. Appropriate pre-placement planning, in which imaging plays a pivotal role, helps to ensure a satisfactory outcome. The development of precise pre-surgical imaging techniques and surgical templates allows the dentist to place these implants with relative ease and predictability. This presentation gives an overview of current practices in implant imaging for the practicing, with emphasis on selection criteria for imaging. Contemporary imaging techniques such as USG, MRI for dental implant planning, surgical phase, and also follow-up treatment will be discussed. Recorded - June 1, 2021 -
Alpdogan Kantarci, DDS, MS, PhD Peri-implant diseases present a major challenge in dental practice. Treatment options for advanced diseases around dental implants are limited. While there are several similarities between periodontal and peri-implant diseases in their pathogenesis and microbial etiologies, periodontal treatment strategies are not readily applicable to the treatment of peri-implant mucositis and peri-implantitis. One of the key differences is the characteristics of the implant surfaces. In this presentation, emerging preventive and therapeutic approaches will be discussed with an emphasis on geriatric patient population. Recorded - April 21, 2021 -
Junying Li, DDS, MS, PhD This webinar will discuss how to use the virtual patient in complex implant surgery and prosthetic rehabilitation, and how it improves and simplifies the treatment workflow both for the dentists and the patients. Recorded - February 24, 2021 -
Robert Lemke, DDS, MD This is an update after one-year of being in the trenches of COVID-19. What do we know now. Why we will need masks for another year and which ones to avoid. I will review immunology as it applies to COVID-19. Vaccines from history, phase studies, mechanisms, herd protection and mutations will all be reviewed. Finally an intro to being a vaccine injection center will be introduced. Recorded - March 4, 2021
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Derrick Pylant, DDS In this presentation we will discuss the indications for alveolar ridge preservation and immediate implant placement. Bio-material selection, surgical technique, and timing of implant placement will be highlighted with a clinical emphasis on practical and predictable techniques. Recorded - August 14, 2021 -
Robert Vogel, DDS This fast-moving clinical based presentation will provide a step by step approach to diagnosis and treatment of the fully and partially edentulous patient with removable prosthesis including overdentures and implant retained removable partial dentures. Scientifically based tips, tricks and techniques will be presented to assure long-term success with precision, productivity and ideal patient care. Issues discussed will include ideal number and position of implants, attachment selection, prosthesis design and introduction of all new prosthetics components. Recorded - December 3, 2022 -
Chia-Yu (Jennifer) Chen, DMD, DMSc With the advent of digital dentistry, clinicians find themselves inundated with new materials, hardware and software in daily practice. A thorough comprehension of the technologies will help us integrate digital solutions to promote communication, as well as accelerating treatment processes and optimizing treatment outcomes. This presentation will allow dentists to become familiar with the digital workflow, with an emphasis on the implementation of additive manufacturing, namely 3D printing technology in practice. The various 3D printing technologies (FDM, SLA and DLP) and their pros and cons will be discussed. Clinical scenario will be presented to demonstrate their respective indications. Recorded - June 9, 2021 -
Irene Marron-Tarrazzi, DMD, MS This webinar will discuss contemporary approaches for minimally invasive and predictable treatment of soft tissue deformities using microsurgical techniques in periodontal and implant surgery. Upon completion of this presentation, participants should be able to: 1) Explore different surgical techniques where periodontal microsurgical principles can be applied. 2) Describe what the adequate amount of soft tissue management and gingival volume required for peri-implant esthetics. 3) Explain the key factors for a successful outcome. Recorded - January 20, 2024 -
Irene Marron-Tarrazzi, DMD, MS The successful fabrication and delivery of fixed implant supported prosthesis is dependent upon a systematic interplay between the surgical and prosthetic treatment planning objectives. A paradigm shift has taken place as the Graftless surgical approach has gained credibility. Reduced treatment time, a single stage surgical reconstructions and immediate loading has resulted in a higher degree of case acceptance. Upon completion of this presentation, participants should be able to: 1) Identify the appropriate number of implants for full arch reconstructions. 2) Discuss the proper distribution of implants for full arch reconstructions. 3) Explain the use of Axial, tilted and zygoma implants for full arch maxillary reconstructions. Recorded - February 10, 2024 -
Courtney Donkoh, DDS This presentation will familiarize the audience with several types of facial growth patterns, as described in the literature by Dr. Arne Bjork. The audience will learn how to assess mandibular rotation and understand how to differentiate the various types of mandibular rotation, as described in the literature by Dr. Peter Buschang. Along the way, we will discuss interventions that influence mandibular rotation. Upon completion of this presentation, participants should be able to: 1) Describe the three types of forward mandibular rotation and two types of backward mandibular rotation. 2) Explain the difference between matrix rotation and true rotation of the mandible and describe how to assess both. 3) Identify six interventions that influence mandibular rotation. Recorded – March 19, 2024 -
Sam Shamardi, DMD This course will provide an overview of several essential factors that a dental professional needs to succeed as an individual and practice owner from graduation day to retirement. Upon completion of this presentation, participants should be able to: 1) Identify best options for student loan repayment. 2) Explain why saving from day one is essential. 3) Describe important lifestyle and work habits that need to be considered for long term success. Recorded – March 26, 2024 -
Dr. Paul Homoly, CSP Successful high-dollar case acceptance requires fresh thinking. Relying on worn-out case presentation techniques inconsistently provides the outcomes you hope for. Mastering High-Dollar Case Acceptance reveals the nuances among complex care patients that, when discovered and discussed, give patients the experience of being understood. For most patients, complex dentistry represents a significant lifestyle passage that dentists and teams must be aware of and acknowledge. For patients, complex dentistry is personal; they want it to be personal to us too. Upon completion of this presentation, participants should be able to: 1) Identify the behavioral distinctions between modest versus complex care patients. 2) Recognizing patients’ readiness for complex care. 3) Presenting complex care without overwhelming patients or losing them to sticker shock. Recorded – Apirl 17, 2024 -
Torki, BDS, MSc In the past decade, efforts have been made to find the best treatment for immediate implant placement and with extraction sockets. Many protocols have been proposed such as ridge preservation, custom healing abutments and immediate loading. These protocols involve multiple steps and a waste of material. In this presentation, we will talk about methods to overcome these problems and minimize treatment time with digital solutions based on biology. Upon completion of this presentation, participants should be able to: 1) Describe the role of biological principles in abutment selection. 2) Explain the implant-abutment junction and its role in marginal bone stability. 3) Evaluate different methods for immediate temporization. Recorded – May 2, 2024 -
Nermin Tarhan, MS Personalized medicine requires individual risk assessment as an integral part of the diagnostic, therapeutic, and prognostic processes. Despite categoric evaluation of most medical diseases/disorders, it is crucial to evaluate each patient individually. Peri-implantitis is one of the important complications of dental implant treatments and in many cases management of peri-implantitis can be quite challenging for dental professionals. Thus, prevention of peri-implantitis is suggested to be of utmost importance. Upon completion of this presentation, participants should be able to: 1) Describe personalized medicine, and individual risk assessment. 2) Explain the challenge and complexity of successful management of peri-implantitis. 3) Identify the essential elements of risk assessment for prevention of peri-implantitis. Record on November 20th -
Carlos Castro, DDS This session will take a comprehensive look at the rationale for development and innovations in implant-supported denture planning and designs. Upon completion of this presentation, participants should be able to: 1) Discuss the evolution of implant-supported denture design and Its Impact on patient outcomes. 2) Explain biological considerations including osseointegration, tissue response, and long-term health. 3) Describe biomechanical perspectives: load distribution, prosthesis stability, and patient comfort Recorded – October 17, 2024 -
Junying Li, DDS, MS, PhD Prosthetic design is a crucial factor influencing the long-term success of implant treatments. This lecture will explore essential prosthetic considerations, with a focus on trans-mucosal contour design and its relationship to surgical techniques, abutment selection, and the restoration process. A clinical decision tree and cases utilizing a fully digital approach will be demonstrated. Upon completion of this presentation, participants should be able to: 1) Identify the types of single implant abutment. 2) Design an implant crown contour that is both biologically sound and aesthetically correct. 3) Describe the process of immediate single implant loading with digitally pre-fabricated implant crown. Recorded September 18th -
Serdar Yalçın, DDS, PhD This webinar will discuss the concept of digital implantology to perform successful and proper implant treatments in the aesthetic region. The use of basic concepts of implantology, especially from the planning outcome to the prosthetic outcome, will be reviewed. Upon completion of this presentation, participants should be able to: 1) Recommend optimal implant placement at the anterior region. 2) Create a Digital Implantology Workflow for immediate implantation and missing lateral incisors. 3) Describe the advantages and disadvantages of guided surgery. Recorded – June 12, 2024 -
Hakan Özyuvacı, DDS, PhD Nowadays, implant applications to compensate for missing teeth have become very common. As in many cases, we can easily apply implants. Unfortunately, during implant applications, we often encounter hard and soft tissue deficiencies and we apply many different methods to compensate for these deficiencies. Although there are cases where we have performed with advanced surgical techniques and achieved good results, we have pursued alternative treatment methods due to the risk of complications and the prolonged treatment period. In this presentation, current treatment methods preferred to shorten treatment processes and reduce complication risks and the advantages and disadvantages of advanced surgical techniques we have previously applied will be discussed. Upon completion of this presentation, participants should be able to: 1) Discuss comprehensive implant treatment. 2) Describe how to reduce the risk of complications and treatment processes of advanced surgical techniques. 3) Explain the predictable advantages of alternative treatment methods with fewer angled implants or shortened implant placement. Recorded September 24th -
Mario Beretta, DDS, MSc, PhD The goal of modern implant therapy in aesthetic areas is no longer represented just by the successful integration of the implant or tooth restoration. The final result must be a restoration surrounded by a soft and hard tissue environment in harmony with the existing teeth. Gingival health is among the first fundamental esthetic objectives during treatment planning; it is also essential to consider gingival morphology and contour. The ideal gingival architecture has been described as one that consists of knife-edged gingival margins tightly adapted to the teeth, interdental grooves, and cone-shaped inter- dental papilla. Soft tissue grafting procedures are increasingly performed for a number of indications in conjunction with dental implant therapy. The presentation will identify the role of gingival form in esthetic dentistry. A new volume stable collagen matrix will be presented analyzing research data and clinical indications. The surgical protocol in peri-implant soft tissues management and periodontal plastic surgery will be presented. Upon completion of this presentation, participants should be able to: 1) Identify methods of treatment planning for soft tissues management. 2) Describe proper surgical technique in peri-implant soft tissues management. 3) Recognize the best surgical technique for soft tissues harvesting. Recorded on February 18th, 2025 -
Thomas Hanser, DMD, MSc, MSc, MOM This webinar will describe the indication, scientific background and the clinical implementation of the so-called Split Bone Block Technique (Khoury Technique). This alveolar augmentation technique is based on the use of autogenous bone transplants, which are harvested intraorally using a safe and minimally invasive protocol. A specific preparation of the autogenous bone grafts is demonstrated to increase their biological potential and accelerate their healing. In addition to stabilizing the bone grafts, their hermetic soft tissue closure using innovative flap designs is also shown. In addition to shortening patient treatment time, the grafting technique demonstrated enables predictable and long-term stable volumetric and biological tissue stability in the context of lateral and vertical alveolar ridge augmentation. The philosophy of the Split Bone Block Technique is documented in the webinar through numerous different clinical cases and surgical videos. Upon completion of this presentation, participants should be able to: 1) Select appropriate anatomical structures and instruments for safe and minimally invasive intraoral bone graft harvesting. 2) Describe the specific preparation of autogenous bone grafts to increase their biological potential, accelerate their healing and shorten patient treatment time. 3) Identify the clinical and biological factors for predictable, reproducible, volumetric and biological long-term tissue stability with autogenous bone grafts in lateral and vertical alveolar ridge augmentation. Recorded on April 9th, 2025 -
Georgios Kotsakis, DDS, MS Peri-implantitis has been receiving attention following recent studies that showed that it is highly prevalent and difficult to manage. This lecture will provide the latest evidence-based information on peri-implant diseases with emphasis on the role that titanium particle release has in destructive bone inflammation around implants. Strategies for prevention and mitigation will be presented through clinical cases. Upon completion of this presentation, participants should be able to: 1) Identify explicit methods of peri-implant evaluation. 2) Explain the role of titanium particles around implants. 3) Discuss the etiology of peri-implantitis. Recorded on April 10th, 2025
