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International Surgical and Prosthetic Implant Study Club and Mentorship Initiative

About The Study Club

Welcome to the DentiumUSA Study Club

This study club was started in August 2020 by a small group of enthusiastic dentists eager to share their passion about implant dentistry with dentists around the world. Our main focus for study club seminars is implant-centered topics involving both surgical and restorative aspects.

We value the continuing education and learning of both general dentists and specialists alike. We meet six times per year, every two months, for a one hour seminar. Questions and interactive discussion from all of our members is welcome and highly encouraged at the conclusion of each seminar.

The DentiumUSA Study Club is a PACE approved program provider of continuing education which shows our commitment to presenting high quality, unbiased, scientifically-backed information from international speakers without any endorsement, financial compensation, or commercial promotion. Doctors who attend the live zoom meetings are entitled to receive 1 CE credit (PACE) through the Academy of General Dentistry.

Although this study club is in its early phases, it has been growing in members each meeting and shows no sign of slowing down. We look forward to seeing you at our next upcoming meeting.

*The lectures presented are prepared by the speakers’ personal capacity. The information and opinions expressed in the lectures are solely those of the speakers and do not necessarily represent the opinions of Dentium.

Join The Study Club

Become a Study Club Member

We welcome all individuals of any background to join our study club. There are no prerequisites needed and no wait list. However, it is suggested that members are a dental professional or a member of the dental team.

Please fill out your contact details and click ‘Submit’ in order to join our mailing list and receive seminar updates and the online Zoom meeting links.

Upcoming Meetings

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Nov 2024

Block Graft, Case Series

Summary:

Successful dental implant lies within proper planning and sound biological principles. Successful regeneration of bone width through a case series of autogenous block graft will be discussed throughout the webinar. Anatomy, instrumentation and technique of block grafts will be reviewed. This case-based lecture will introduce the audience to autogenous bone graft and surgical execution in various clinical scenarios.

Dates:

USA (PST):

November 11, 2024 4:00 PM

USA (EST):

November 11, 2024 7:00 PM

Korea:

November 12, 2024 9:00 AM

Credits:

1 CE: Credit

Dr. Anass Koleilat

DDS, MS

Dr. Koleilat is originally from Beirut, Lebanon and received his Doctorate of Dental Surgery from St. Joseph University School of Dental Medicine in 2018. Towards the end of his training, he developed an interest in surgical dentistry, implant dentistry and periodontal plastic surgery procedures. Dr. Koleilat then pursued specialty training in Periodontics at the University at Buffalo School of Dentistry where he received his specialty certification and completed a Masters in Oral Sciences. Dr. Koleilat was selected as the Chief Resident during his 3rd year of residency and was the recipient of the Feagans Clinical Postgraduate Scholarship Award in 2021 for his high standard of care, ethics and professionalism.

Dr. Koleilat is a diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology, a proud member of the American Academy of Periodontology, and actively lectures and  attends annual meetings, seminars and workshops nationally and internationally.  Dr. Koleilat’s passion for dentistry stems from his willingness to help others and serve his community. He is a visiting professor at the CWRU periodontics department and maintains hospital privileges at Saint Elizabeth Hospital Youngstown - Mercy Health system.

In his free time, Dr. Koleilat enjoys playing soccer, reading and is an avid coffee drinker. He and his wife and daughter like to explore local coffee shops and nearby parks with local hiking trails. Dr. Koleilat is eager to meet you all.

Past Meetings

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Sep 2024

What's new in sinus augmentation

Summary:

Maxillary sinus augmentation has proven to be a highly predictable pre-surgical approach for increasing bone volume for the placement of implants in the maxillary posterior sextants. We have over four decades of experience in sinus grafting since it was first presented by Tatum in 1977. Many advancements have been made since then. In this presentation, what’s new in sinus augmentation as of 2024 will be discussed. This presentation will focus on four key areas: anatomy, anesthesia, surgical techniques, and graft materials.

Dates:

USA (PST):

September 16, 2024 4:00 PM

USA (EST):

September 16, 2024 7:00 PM

Korea:

September 17, 2024 8:00 AM

Credits:

1 CE: Credit

Speaker:

Dr. Shi Yin

DDS, MS

Dr. Yin completed her specialty training in the Post-Graduate Periodontics Program at Columbia University College of Dental Medicine, graduating at the top of her class both academically and clinically. Following her residency, she pursued a fellowship in the Department of Implant Dentistry at Loma Linda University, where she advanced her expertise in prosthodontics, digital dentistry, full-mouth rehabilitation, and anterior implant esthetics.

She then joined the Department of Periodontics at Loma Linda University as a full-time faculty member, where she taught didactic courses and supervised surgical procedures with postgraduate residents. Dr. Yin is now in private practice in Washington, USA.

Dr. Yin is a board-certified periodontist and implant surgeon, she has several peer-reviewed publications in sinus augmentation and anterior immediate implant placement and provisionalization (IIPP). She has been invited to speak at prestigious conferences and recently won the Best Presentation Award in the Emerging Leader Presentation competition at the Academy of Osseointegration Conference 2024.

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Jul 2024

Retrieval of fractured screws and other stuck or fractured implant components

Summary:

Success of implant therapy is conditional on preservation of integrity of the implants and implant components. Unfortunately, implant components including retaining screws can fracture or become damaged during care delivery or in function. This presentation will explore such technical complications and will emphasize their management and prevention. Specific complications will include fractured screws, stripped screw heads, and stuck abutments.

Objectives:

To review causes of technical complications with dental implant components and restorations including screw fractures

To review safe retrieval practices for screw fractures and stuck abutment

Dates:

USA (PST):

July 15, 2024 4:00 PM

USA (EST):

July 15, 2024 7:00 PM

Korea:

July 16, 2024 8:00 AM

Credits:

1 CE: Credit

Speaker:

Dr. David Chvartszaid

DDS, MSc(Prostho), MSc (Perio), FRDC(C)

Dr. David Chvartszaid is a double specialist in Prosthodontics and Periodontics with a history of professional leadership and a strong commitment to patient care. He is the director of the MSc/Specialty Program in Prosthodontics at the University of Toronto and is the dentist-in-chief at Baycrest Hospital. Dr. Chvartszaid is the associate editor of the Ontario Dentist journal, an examiner for the Royal College of Dentists of Canada (RCDC) and National Dental Examining Board (NDEB), and the vice-president of the Association of Prosthodontists of Canada. At the international level, Dr. Chvartszaid serves as the scientific co-chair of the 2019 meeting of the International College of Prosthodontists in Amsterdam and as the reviewer for several international specialty journals.Dr. Chvartszaid’s education includes hospital residencies in New York city and dual specialty training at the University of Toronto where he also completed two master’s degrees. His research focuses on optimizing implant treatment outcomes. Dr. Chvartszaid lectures extensively nationally and internationally on various topics related to prosthodontics, periodontics, and implant dentistry. In the last few years, Dr. Chvartszaid has lectured in Chile, Czech Republic, Germany, Hong Kong, Iran, Italy, Kenya, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Taiwan, Turkey, and all across Canada and the US.

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May 2024

Digital Planning for Prosthetically-driven Implant Immediacy

Summary:

In our fast paced world, patients expect excellent treatment outcomes through efficient procedures. Thankfully, advances in digital technology allow clinicians to provide treatment that is both precise and expedient when planned correctly. The purpose of this lecture is to review the thought process that goes into planning dental implant surgeries intended for immediate placement without compromising on the prosthetic outcome.

Dates:

USA (PST):

May 13, 2024 4:00 PM

USA (EST):

May 13, 2024 7:00 PM

Korea:

May 14, 2024 8:00 AM

Credits:

1 CE: Credit

Speaker:

Dr. David Powell

DMD MSc. FRCD(C)

Dr. Powell received his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from McGill University in 2011 and then completed two years of General Practice Residency at the Jewish General Hospital in Montreal.  He then pursued his Prosthodontics speciality training and Masters of Sciences at the University of Toronto.  He currently works in Private Practice at Barrie Dental Specialists and Chrysalis Dental Centres. His practice focuses on prosthetically driven, digitally guided implant procedures and complex full mouth rehabilitations. Outside of clinical practice, Dr. Powell is devoted to continuing education. He was an assistant professor at U of T for 3 years and he regularly gives lectures for dentists seeking to improve their skills in implant prosthodontics. He is a fellow of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada and member of the Association of Prosthodontists of Canada and the American College of Prosthodontists.

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Mar 2024

Use of Socket Classifications in Treatment Planning Immediate Implants

Summary:

Dr. Cafarella will discuss immediate implant placement for single teeth and explain how the use of classification systems is a key to properly evaluating a site and developing an evidence-based decision-making tree when treatment planning.  We are confronted with many different situations with regard to socket types and clinical challenges including multirooted teeth, variable bone density and volume, anatomical structures, and periapical pathology. The esthetic zone brings another set of concerns in regard to results beyond just osseointegration and clinical health.  Immediate placement provides significant benefits when utilized in the right situation. Even if you are not placing yourself, this same algorithm becomes an important communication tool between you and a referring surgeon, and even for data collection and literature review. 

During this lecture, we will review the basic biology of socket healing and two classification systems.  First the anterior / esthetic zone, and then a classification of molar sockets, with clinical examples of each.

Dates:

USA (PST):

March 18, 2024 4:00 PM

USA (EST):

March 18, 2024 7:00 PM

Korea:

March 19, 2024 8:00 AM

Credits:

1 CE: Credit

Speaker:

Dr. Michael Cafarella

DMD

Dr. Cafarella received his B.A. in Psychology from Boston College, and his D.M.D. from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine. He then completed four more years of advanced training at Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine, earning his certificate in Prosthodontics. He is currently Board Eligible. Dr. Michael Cafarella is a member of the ADA, the American College of Prosthodontics (ACP), the Academy of Osseointegration (AO) and the Northeast Gnathological Society (NGS).

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Jan 2024

A Universal Workflow for Determining the Emergence Profile in Dental Implants

Summary:

Soft tissue molding and emergence profiles in dental implant prosthesis are crucial for both esthetic and hygiene purposes. Behind many beautiful cases, there are numerous skills that require practice and trial and error based on experience. This lecture will introduce how to systematically address this issue, providing a workflow applicable from single to multiple implant prosthesis.

Dates:

USA (PST):

January 15, 2024 4:00 PM

USA (EST):

January 15, 2024 7:00 PM

Korea:

January 16, 2024 9:00 AM

Credits:

1 CE: Credit

Speaker:

Dr. Wei-Hung He

DDS, MS


- Vision Dental Clinic Director( Taiwan, Kaohsiung City )
- Kaohsiung Medical University school of dentistry, DDS, MS
- Department of Dentistry, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Attending Physician, Director of Endodontic and Operative Dentistry Department and Specialist Training Program.
- University of Southern California Advanced Prosthodontics Program, Certificated
- Taiwan Ministry of Education certificated Assistant Professor
- Taiwan Ministry of Health and Welfare certificated Specialist of Operative Dentistry/ Endodontics/ Prosthodontics/ Family Dentistry
- Taiwan Academy of Implant Dentistry, Diplomate

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Nov 2023

The Benefits of Immediate Protocols for Partially and Completely Edentulous Patients

Summary:

Patients are requesting treatment options to replace missing or non-restorable teeth that are predictable, minimally invasive and cost effective. The introduction of novel surgical and prosthodontic protocols, exciting new diagnostic technology, cutting edge implant topography and esthetic prosthetic materials have become available to clinicians at a daunting pace, making it increasingly difficult to make sense of all of this rapidly emerging information. Same-day treatment solutions are an exciting way for clinicians to address commonly cited barriers to care. The concept of “immediacy” in implant prosthodontics is a wonderful example of a patient-friendly solution. Patients can present to our office with a non-restorable tooth that requires extraction and leave our offices a few hours later with the tooth extracted, a dental implant placed and a screw-retained provisional restoration. The idea of immediate implant placement and provisionalization for a full arch continues to be the answer many patients have been looking for. The available protocols, supported by the required infrastructure and logistics, yield a transformative experience for completely edentulous patients and patients with a terminal dentition.

Objectives

1. To understand some of the common barriers to care for patients requiring implant prosthodontic treatment.

2. To define the concept of “immediacy” and how partially and completely edentulous patients may benefit from same-day treatment protocols.

3. To describe specific implant prosthodontic protocols that embrace the available clinical evidence to provide patient-friendly solutions.

Dates:

USA (PST):

November 13, 2023 4:00 PM

USA (EST):

November 13, 2023 7:00 PM

Korea:

November 14, 2023 9:00 AM

Credits:

1 CE: Credit

Speaker:

Dr. John Zarb

BA, DDS, MSc (Prostho), FRCDC

Dr. John P. Zarb earned his DDS at the University of Detroit Mercy in 1995. Upon graduation, he completed a one-year General Practice Residency at the VA Hospital in Ann Arbor, MI, followed by graduate prosthodontic training at the University of Toronto, earning his MSc in 2002. Dr. Zarb is a staff prosthodontist at Mt Sinai Hospital in Toronto and a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Rochester, Eastman Institute for Oral Health. He has been involved with surgical and prosthetic implant dentistry education at both the undergraduate and graduate level and serves as the co-Director of Genesis, Continuing Dental Education, and the Dental Community Resource. Dr. Zarb joined Barrie Dental Specialists in 2003. He is a Fellow, former examiner and Prosthodontics Director, and currently Registrar of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada, a Fellow in the Academy of Dentistry International, and Fellow in the Academy of Prosthodontics, a Regional Councilor for the Association of Prosthodontists of Canada and the Ontario Dental Association, and a former Director of the American College of Prosthodontists.

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Sep 2023

From Planning to Execution

Summary:

Dates:

USA (PST):

September 11, 2023 4:00 PM

USA (EST):

September 11, 2023 7:00 PM

Korea:

September 12, 2023 8:00 AM

Credits:

1 CE: Credit

Speaker:

Dr. Anas Aloum

BDS, FACP

Dr. Anas Aloum is a board certified prosthodontist running a full time practice at Hikma Medical Center in Abu Dhabi, UAE as the chief dental supervisor and the dental laboratory director. He also serves as the chief medical advisor for Eon Aesthetics, Amman, Jordan.

Dr. Aloum received his degree in Advanced Prosthodontics and a Preceptorship in Periodontology and Implantology at the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC. He is a Fellow of the American College of Prosthodontics.

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Jul 2023

Restoration of the Single Implant

Summary:

In modern dentistry, single implant supported restorations represent the most conservative clinical approach to the replacement of single missing teeth. In the treatment planning stage, during the surgical placement and prosthetic steps, as well as throughout the laboratory phases, the most advanced clinical, technical, and digital innovation can, today, be utilized successfully. However, each innovation must be mediated and implemented using fundamental biological principles to ensure the success, in terms of function, esthetics, and longevity of the final prosthesis.

Therefore, the purpose of this presentation will be to emphasize the importance of combining new digital knowledge and “sound” prosthetic principles in single implant supported restorations.

Dates:

USA (PST):

July 17, 2023 4:00 PM

USA (EST):

July 17, 2023 7:00 PM

Korea:

July 18, 2023 8:00 AM

Credits:

1 CE: Credit

Speaker:

Dr. Riccardo Marzola

DDS

Dr. Riccardo Marzola born in Ferrara in 1968, graduated in Advanced Prosthodontics at USC-Los Angeles in 1998. From 1999 to 2016 he was actively involved in clinical research on immediate loading and teaching activities at the University of Bologna. He presented internationally lecturing on Prosthodontics, Implant Dentistry, and Cariology. He is a co-author of a book on single implant supported restorations edited by Masson-Italy. He’s a member of the Scientific Committee of the American Academy of Restorative Dentistry and therefore co-author of “The Annual review of selected dental Literature”, every year, the most read and downloaded article in the dental field. He runs a private practice in Ferrara, Italy.

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May 2023

Overcoming Limited Bone Quantity in the Posterior Maxilla Utilizing the DASK

Summary:

As dentists, we strive to maintain our patient’s dentition.  Despite our best efforts we are faced with the reality that many of our patients will require replacement of some or all of their teeth.  As clinicians, we are often faced with the challenge of limited bone quantity in the posterior maxilla. As dental implant therapy has evolved, so has the ability to overcome limited bone quantity. The DASK provides a very efficient and effective method of sinus grafting in the posterior maxilla with either a direct or indirect approach.

Objectives:

Understand the sinus anatomy and its surrounding structures and how it affects surgical techniques

Become familiar with different sinus lifting techniques and case selection criteria for each technique

Learn how to utilize the different sinus lift instruments by reviewing cases

Dates:

USA (PST):

May 15, 2023 4:00 PM

USA (EST):

May 15, 2023 7:00 PM

Korea:

May 16, 2023 8:00 AM

Credits:

1 CE: Credit

Speaker:

Dr. Seth Rush

DDS, MS

Dr. Seth Rush completed his undergraduate education at William Jewell College in 2008, earning a degree in Chemistry. He then continued his education at the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Dentistry where he was selected into the Periodontal Honors program. After earning his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree in 2012, he then began his periodontal training at Saint Louis University Center for Advanced Dental Education.

During his residency, Dr. Rush had extensive training intreating periodontal disease, soft tissue grafting and dental implant therapy, while also performing extensive research of sinus grafting which became the basis for his master’s thesis. After finishing residency, he pursued a career in private practice. Dr. Rush has achieved board certification in periodontic sand dental implants.

Dr. Rush enjoys contributing to the education of others and has done this through lecturing for the Northwest Dental Society and the Greater Kansas City Dental Hygiene Association, and serving as a guest lecturer for State Fair Community College and UMKC Dental Hygiene programs. His private practice also has a long history of participating with Externship Programs for Dental and Dental Hygiene Students.

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Mar 2023

Peri-implantitis: Understanding, managing and treating peri-implantitis

Summary:

Peri-implantitis is a biofilm induced host mediated disease which will be complex to manage.

Preventing the pathology lies on understanding it, its risk factors and adapting patients' management.

When the peri-implantitis occurs, its treatment can be successful if adequate surgical and protocols are implemented. 

Finally, the host being essential in the development of the disease, we may need for patients with advanced periodontal susceptibility to modify our strategies to delay implant placement. 

Objectives:

Understand peri-implant health and the different risk factors that lead to peri-implantitis

Analyze the prevalence of peri-implantitis and compare between periodontitis and peri-implantitis

Recognize the importance of periodontal risk evaluation and become familiar with different treatment modalities & its outcomes

Dates:

USA (PST):

March 13, 2023 4:00 PM

USA (EST):

March 13, 2023 7:00 PM

Korea:

March 14, 2023 8:00 AM

Credits:

1 CE: Credit

Speaker:

Dr. Jean-Pierre Albouy

DDS, MS, PhD

Dr. Jean-Pierre Albouy has been leading a 5 dentists’ high-end, fee for service practice in Montpellier, France for the last 20years. He has extensive experience in removable, fixed and implant supported prosthodontics. His surgical expertise covers implant placement, periodontal, muco-gingival and peri-implant surgeries. Graduated from Dental School in Montpellier, France he has obtained a Master in Biological Sciences from the Medical School of Montpellier along with his Dental Degree in 1993. He then, completed a specialty training in Prosthodontics at the University of Southern California in 1997. He has been a member of the American College of Prosthodontics since 1997 and a member of the American Academy of Restorative Dentistry since 2012. His interest in Science lead him to obtain, while running a full-time practice, a PhD on the topic of Experimental Peri-implantitis at the Department of Periodontology at the Sahlgrenska Academy in Gothenburg Sweden, in 2011. He received the Award for Best Scientific Presentation at the National Swedish Dental Society. He has lectured nationally and internationally to general dentists, prosthodontists and periodontists. Among his lecture portfolio are, the American Academy of Restorative Dentistry, the American Academy of Osseointegration, Europerio, AstraTech World Congress, the French National Dental Congress(ADF), the Swedish National Dental Congress. He has published several extensively cited peer-reviewed papers in the field of experimental progression and treatment of peri-implantitis. 

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Jan 2023

Treatment Planning for Implant Full-mouth Fixed Rehabilitation

Summary:

It is important to apply a diagnostic planning procedure and exam the decisive factors clinically and radiologically allowing precise treatment planning for Implant Full-mouth Fixed Rehabilitation and saving the practitioner's time. I will present and discuss the crucial factors to fulfill the patient’s preference for optimal esthetics, comfort, and function.

Dates:

USA (PST):

January 16, 2023 2:00 PM

USA (EST):

January 16, 2023 5:00 PM

Korea:

January 17, 2023 7:00 AM

Credits:

1 CE: Credit

Speaker

Dr. Chang-Kai Chen

DDS, PhD

Adjunct Assistant Professor, National Defense Medical Center,Taiwan

Certificate, Prosthodontics, University of SouthernCalifornia Los Angeles , CA

Diplomate, Taiwan Academy of Periodontology

Diplomate, Taiwan Academy of Laser in Dentistry

Diplomate, Academy of Dental Implantology

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Nov 2022

Digital Dentistry Series Part 2: Single Implant Crown Fabrication Using Exocad

Summary:

What happens when you send an implant-impression to the lab? How does the laboratory technician fabricate the crown? To many clinicians, the procedures that take place in the dental laboratory are a “grey-area” of knowledge that we don’t often get to see. This second part of our two-part mini digital dental series is designed to introduce the clinician to one of the many softwares available to highlight some of the aspects involved in digital restoration design. A live demonstration of use of the Exocad DentalCAD software will focus on the steps and records required to design a single-tooth implant supported crown. Although it is unlikely for clinicians to design their own implant restorations, knowledge of the design process is critical to understand what type of clinical records that technicians need to accurately fabricate the crown.

Dates:

USA (PST):

November 14, 2022 2:00 PM

USA (EST):

November 14, 2022 5:00 PM

Korea:

November 15, 2022 7:00 AM

Credits:

1 CE: Credit

Speaker:

Dr. Michael Danielak

BSc, DDS, Cert. Pros, FRCD(C)

Dr. Michael Danielak completed his doctor of dental surgery at the University of Toronto in Canada in 2014. He then worked in private practice for two years as an associate before specializing. In 2019, Dr. Danielak completed his prosthodontics residency program at the University of Southern California and successfully challenged the Canadian prosthodontics specialty boards. Following his specialty training, Dr. Danielak attended a one and a half year surgical and restorative implant fellowship at the University at Buffalo in the state of New York. He currently works full time in private practice in Toronto, Canada and teaches a digital dentistry course to the Advanced Prosthodontics residents at the University of Southern California over the summer semester. Dr. Danielak has a passion for sharing his knowledge in continuing education settings and mentoring dentists and students in implant and digital dentistry.

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Sep 2022

Digital Dentistry Series Part 1: Implant Planning Using BlueSky Plan

Summary:

Implant planning has advanced significantly over the past decade with the introduction of sophisticated digital 3D computer software. While model-based surgical planning and surgical guides can provide clinicians with a good idea as to where to place implants intra-operatively, they lack demonstration of the bony anatomy beneath the soft tissue and quite often leads to “guess-work” during the surgery. Clinicians who are interested in placing implants or are currently placing implants should be able to utilize 3D implant planning software for precise planning and placement of their implants. An overlay of a CBCT scan with digital intra-oral models should be considered as a gold standard for pre-surgical implant planning. At the very least, a working knowledge of various implant planning software can improve communication between the clinician, patient, and laboratory technician during the pre-surgical treatment planning phase.

This seminar is designed to introduce the clinician to a free implant planning software (BlueSky Plan) which clinicians can use to greatly improve the outcomes of their implant placement utilizing guided surgery. Alive demonstration of the software will highlight the steps needed for planning of a single maxillary anterior implant crown from diagnostic records to digital implant placement to surgical guide fabrication.

Dates:

USA (PST):

September 12, 2022 2:00 PM

USA (EST):

September 12, 2022 5:00 PM

Korea:

September 13, 2022 6:00 AM

Credits:

1 CE: Credit

Speaker:

Dr. Michael Danielak

BSc, DDS, Cert. Pros, FRCD(C)

Dr. Michael Danielak completed his doctor of dental surgery at the University of Toronto in Canada in 2014. He then worked in private practice for two years as an associate before specializing. In 2019, Dr. Danielak completed his prosthodontics residency program at the University of Southern California and successfully challenged the Canadian prosthodontics specialty boards. Following his specialty training, Dr. Danielak attended a one and a half year surgical and restorative implant fellowship at the University at Buffalo in the state of New York. He currently works full time in private practice in Toronto, Canada and teaches a digital dentistry course to the Advanced Prosthodontics residents at the University of Southern California over the summer semester. Dr. Danielak has a passion for sharing his knowledge in continuing education settings and mentoring dentists and students in implant and digital dentistry.

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Jul 2022

Management of Complications Associated with Maxillary Sinus Lifts

Summary:

Maxillary sinus lifts and augmentations can be considered as a daily procedure done by the hands of dental surgeons. Although nowadays the diversity and conservative approaches to lift the sinus exist, we still have a limited knowledge and less of defined protocols of how to manage complications associated with it. These complications mainly happen post surgically but there are other complications that can occur during the procedure. This presentation will review these complications that are expected and how to manage the major ones that commonly happen in such procedures.

Dates:

USA (PST):

July 18, 2022 2:00 PM

USA (EST):

July 18, 2022 5:00 PM

Korea:

July 19, 2022 6:00 AM

Credits:

1 CE: Credit

Speaker:

Dr. Bandar Almaghrabi

BDS, MS

Dr. Bandar Almaghrabi graduated from Buffalo School of Dental Medicine in the field of periodontology in 2010. He completed two fellowships from the same school, one in advanced periodontology and dental esthetics in 2011. The other was in implant dentistry at Buffalo School of Dentistry which he completed in 2013. He became board certified for both the American and Canadian Board of Periodontology in 2013 and 2015. He was a former consultant and potential head for the division of periodontology at National Guard Hospital in Saudi Arabia where he served for the last 7 years.

Currently he is a full-time faculty and clinical associate professor in the restorative department and an assistant director of implant dentistry at the University of Buffalo School of Dental Medicine.

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May 2022

Minimally Invasive Sinus Augmentation Techniques for Dental Implant Therapy

Summary:

Coming Soon!

Dates:

USA (PST):

May 16, 2022 2:00 PM

USA (EST):

May 16, 2022 5:00 PM

Korea:

May 17, 2022 7:00 AM

Credits:

1 CE: Credit

Speaker:

Dr. Yong-Han Koo

DDS

Dr. Yong-Han Koo graduated from Columbia University College of Dental Medicine and completed his oral and maxillofacial surgery residency at Yale-New Haven Hospital. He holds faculty appointments at Harvard School of Dental Medicine and Boston University School of Dental Medicine / Boston Medical Center. He is the past CE Committee Chair for Massachusetts Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (MSOMS) and sits on the CE Committee for Yankee Dental Congress.

He is currently an editorial consultant for the Academy News Committee and was on the E-Poster Committee for Academy of Osseointegration (AO) as well as the Research Committee for both Academy of Osseointegration (AO) and Osseointegraton Foundation (OF). Dr. Koo is the founder of Academy of 3D Connection in Osseo-Integration and maintains a private practice limited to oral and maxillofacial surgery in Wayland, Massachusetts.

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Mar 2022

Soft Tissue Grafting & Augmentation

Summary:

Coming Soon!

Dates:

USA (PST):

March 14, 2022 2:00 PM

USA (EST):

March 14, 2022 5:00 PM

Korea:

March 15, 2022 7:00 AM

Credits:

1 CE: Credit

Speaker:

Dr. Goncalo Carames

DDS

Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology

Postgraduate in Periodontology and Implant SurgeryUniversity of Southern California, Los Angeles, USA

Master of Science in Craniofacial Biology University of SouthernCalifornia, Los Angeles, USA

Doctor of Dental Surgery University of Lisbon, School ofDental Medicine, Lisbon, Portugal

Private practice limited to Periodontology and ImplantSurgery, Instituto de Implantologia, Lisbon, Portugal

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Jan 2022

Implant-Related Occlusion

Summary:

This seminar is geared to educate clinicians about the multi-faceted aspect of peri-implant bone loss. Throughout the past 20-30 years, much of the literature has targeted “implant overload” from an improper implant occlusal scheme as a direct cause for bone loss around ailing implants. But is it the only cause of bone loss? A review of the literature will question this notion, followed by clinical recommendations to harmonize implant prostheses in occlusion with the rest of the dentition in order to reduce the chances of implant overload. We will differentiate occlusal schemes for single implant crowns, multiple-unit implant prosthetics, and full arch implant prosthetics which can be implemented in your day-to-day restorative practice.

Dates:

USA (PST):

January 17, 2022 2:00 PM

USA (EST):

January 17, 2022 5:00 PM

Korea:

January 18, 2022 7:00 AM

Credits:

1 CE: Credit

Speaker:

Dr. Michael Danielak

BSc, DDS, Cert. Pros, FRCD(C)

Dr. Michael Danielak completed his doctor of dental surgery at the University of Toronto in Canada in 2014. He then worked in private practice for two years as an associate before specializing. In 2019, Dr. Danielak completed his prosthodontics residency program at the University of Southern California and successfully challenged the Canadian prosthodontics specialty boards. Following his specialty training, Dr. Danielak attended a one and a half year surgical and restorative implant fellowship at the University at Buffalo in the state of New York. He currently works full time in private practice in Toronto, Canada and teaches a digital dentistry course to the Advanced Prosthodontics residents at the University of Southern California over the summer semester. Dr. Danielak has a passion for sharing his knowledge in continuing education settings and mentoring dentists and students in implant and digital dentistry.

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Nov 2021

Extraction & Socket Preservation: Review of Traditional Techniques & New Approaches

Summary:

Teeth extractions are one of the most common procedures in clinical practice, due to non-restorable caries, periodontal disease, trauma and other conditions. After tooth extraction, dimensional changes in the alveolar bone and soft tissue can be observed.  The most relevant volumetric changes take place in the first three months, the greater changes are observed at the buccal bone plate.

Socket preservation techniques have been described, using auto-grafts, allografts, xenografts or alloplastic materials.  In recent years a new approach in socket preservation includes the use of the second generation of Platelets Concentrates (L-PRF). This presentation will be an overview of the different socket preservation techniques, since the use of graft materials until L-PRF.

Dates:

USA (PST):

November 15, 2021 2:00 PM

USA (EST):

November 15, 2021 5:00 PM

Korea:

November 16, 2021 7:00 AM

Credits:

1 CE: Credit

Speaker:

Dr. Antonio Sanz Ruiz

DMD, MS

DMD, University of Chile

Specialist in Periodontics, MS University of Chile

Specialist in Implantology, Complutense University, Madrid, Spain

Training in Oral Implants, Branemark Clinic, Gothenburg and Branemark Osseointegration Center, Sweden

Specialist in Bioesthetic Oral Rehabilitation, USA

Director graduate programs in Oral Implants and Periodontics, Los Andes University, Santiago, Chile

Director of OBI, Latin American division

Private practice, “Clinica Sanz Periodontics, Implants, and Oral Bioesthetic Rehabilitation” Chile

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Sep 2021

Minimally Invasive Implant Surgery & GBR Techniques Using Digital Technology

Summary:

Coming Soon!

Dates:

USA (PST):

September 13, 2021 2:00 PM

USA (EST):

September 13, 2021 5:00 PM

Korea:

September 14, 2021 7:00 AM

Credits:

1 CE: Credit

Speaker:

Dr. Yong-Han Koo

DDS

Dr. Yong-Han Koo graduated from Columbia University College of Dental Medicine and completed his oral and maxillofacial surgery residency at Yale-New Haven Hospital. He holds faculty appointments at Harvard School of Dental Medicine and Boston University School of Dental Medicine / Boston Medical Center. He is the past CE Committee Chair for Massachusetts Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (MSOMS) and sits on the CE Committee for Yankee Dental Congress.

He is currently an editorial consultant for the Academy News Committee and was on the E-Poster Committee for Academy of Osseointegration (AO) as well as the Research Committee for both Academy of Osseointegration (AO) and Osseointegraton Foundation (OF). Dr. Koo is the founder of Academy of 3D Connection in Osseo-Integration and maintains a private practice limited to oral and maxillofacial surgery in Wayland, Massachusetts.

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Jul 2021

Soft and Hard Tissue Augmentation Procedures in the Esthetic Zone: Past, Present, Future

Summary:

Coming Soon!

Dates:

USA (PST):

July 12, 2021 2:00 PM

USA (EST):

July 12, 2021 5:00 PM

Korea:

July 13, 2021 7:00 AM

Credits:

1 CE: Credit

Speaker:

Dr. Goncalo Carames

DDS

Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology

Postgraduate in Periodontology and Implant SurgeryUniversity of Southern California, Los Angeles, USA

Master of Science in Craniofacial Biology University of SouthernCalifornia, Los Angeles, USA

Doctor of Dental Surgery University of Lisbon, School ofDental Medicine, Lisbon, Portugal

Private practice limited to Periodontology and ImplantSurgery, Instituto de Implantologia, Lisbon, Portugal

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May 2021

The Importance of Immediate Implant Provisionalization

Summary:

Coming Soon!

Dates:

USA (PST):

May 17, 2021 2:00 PM

USA (EST):

May 17, 2021 5:00 PM

Korea:

May 18, 2021 7:00 AM

Credits:

1 CE: Credit

Speaker:

Dr. Zaki Sadiq

DDS

Dr. Zaki Sadiq received a BA in Biology from Boston College and then graduated from NYU College of Dentistry in 2014. In 2018, he completed a two year implant program at NYU, and most recently, completed a training program in IV sedation. He is currently practicing in Mount Laurel, New Jersey at a private practice called Pleasant Valley Dentistry. For the last three years, implant dentistry has become a focal point of his practice with emphasis on both the surgical and restorative aspect. Much of his practice is also geared towards immediate placement of implants with immediate temporization as a way to maintain gingival integrity and bone volume

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Mar 2021

Soft Tissue Management

Summary:

Coming Soon!

Dates:

USA (PST):

March 15, 2021 2:00 PM

USA (EST):

March 15, 2021 5:00 PM

Korea:

March 16, 2021 7:00 AM

Credits:

1 CE: Credit

Speaker:

Dr. Jung-Chul Park

DDS

Dr. Jung-Chul Park graduated from Yonsei University Dental College in Seoul, South Korea. He is board certified in Periodontology and serves as an associate professor at the department of Periodontology at Dankook University in South Korea. He was awarded the ITI Scholarship at the UCL Eastman Dental Institute in London, UK and is an ITI Fellow. In 2013, he was named the winner of the 18th André Schroeder Research Prize. Dr. Park is an associate editor of Journal of Periodontal and Implant Science and also a Google certified Innovator/Trainer/Educator. He is currently at the University at Buffalo, Department of Oral Biology as a visiting scholar.

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Jan 2021

Anterior Implant Treatment Planning from a Prosthodontic Perspective

Summary:

Coming Soon!

Dates:

USA (PST):

January 11, 2021 2:00 PM

USA (EST):

January 11, 2021 5:00 PM

Korea:

January 12, 2021 7:00 AM

Credits:

1 CE: Credit

Speaker:

Dr. Michael Danielak

BSc, DDS, Cert. Pros, FRCD(C)

Dr. Michael Danielak completed his doctor of dental surgery at the University of Toronto in Canada in 2014. He then worked in private practice for two years as an associate before specializing. In 2019, Dr. Danielak completed his prosthodontics residency program at the University of Southern California and successfully challenged the Canadian prosthodontics specialty boards. Following his specialty training, Dr. Danielak attended a one and a half year surgical and restorative implant fellowship at the University at Buffalo in the state of New York. He currently works full time in private practice in Toronto, Canada and teaches a digital dentistry course to the Advanced Prosthodontics residents at the University of Southern California over the summer semester. Dr. Danielak has a passion for sharing his knowledge in continuing education settings and mentoring dentists and students in implant and digital dentistry.

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Oct 2020

Extraction & Immediate Implantation - Part 2: Considerations for the Posterior Dentition

Summary:

Coming soon!

Dates:

USA (PST):

October 12, 2020 2:00 PM

USA (EST):

October 12, 2020 5:00 PM

Korea:

October 13, 2020 7:00 AM

Credits:

1 CE: Credit

Speaker:

Dr. Michael Cafarella

DMD

Dr. Cafarella received his B.A. in Psychology from Boston College, and his D.M.D. from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine. He then completed four more years of advanced training at Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine, earning his certificate in Prosthodontics. He is currently Board Eligible. Dr. Michael Cafarella is a member of the ADA, the American College of Prosthodontics (ACP), the Academy of Osseointegration (AO) and the Northeast Gnathological Society (NGS).

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Aug 2020

Extraction & Immediate Implantation - Part 1: Considerations for the Anterior Dentition

Summary:

Extraction with immediate implant placement has become a routine treatment in implant dentistry today. In this first of two lectures, participants will learn about clinical techniques for atraumatic extractions, the classification system for extraction sockets, and guidelines for clinical decision making for placing immediate implants for the anterior dentition. Citations from the literature form the foundation of the lecture and are supplemented with numerous clinical case examples.

Dates:

USA (PST):

August 17, 2020 2:00 PM

USA (EST):

August 17, 2020 5:00 PM

Korea:

August 18, 2020 7:00 AM

Credits:

1 CE: Credit

Speaker:

Dr. Michael Cafarella

DMD

Dr. Cafarella received his B.A. in Psychology from Boston College, and his D.M.D. from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine. He then completed four more years of advanced training at Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine, earning his certificate in Prosthodontics. He is currently Board Eligible. Dr. Michael Cafarella is a member of the ADA, the American College of Prosthodontics (ACP), the Academy of Osseointegration (AO) and the Northeast Gnathological Society (NGS).

Location

Zoom

All of our seminars take place virtually using the Zoom Meetings platform. This allows all of our members, both domestic and international, to login and watch the meeting whether they are just finishing up their work day, or just about to begin. Zoom links are sent out approximately 1-2 weeks prior to each study club session.

Contact

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