Master Dental Implants in Just 8 Days of Instruction | Earn 64 CE Credits

2026 Course Dates

• Jan 16 & 17

• Feb 20 & 21

• Mar 20 & 21

• Apr 17 & 18

Duration: 8 days (2 days/month over 4 months)
Credits: 64 CE Hours
Format: Friday & Saturday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Location: CARE Esthetics, 33 Nichols Parkway, Hood River OR 97031 | Suite 300

This comprehensive continuum is designed for dentists beginning their journey into implant dentistry. Through lectures, hands-on exercises, case discussions, and treatment planning workshops, participants will gain the foundational skills and confidence needed to begin placing dental implants safely and effectively.Topics include everything from patient evaluation to surgery, restoration, and long-term care.

Who Should Take This Course

• General dentists who want to offer implants

• New dental grads looking to expand their skills

• Anyone seeking evidence-based implant training

Learning Objectives

By the end of this 8-day, 64-hour course, participants will:

• How to evaluate patients and pick the right cases

• Planning and carrying out implant treatments

• Placing implants safely and handling any issues

• Restoring implants from start to finish

• Talking to patients about implants and consent

• Using CBCT scans and digital tools to plan treatment

• Caring for implants after surgery and long-term

• Documenting cases for credentialing and photos

Daily Schedule (with breaks)

• 8:00 – 10:00 AM | Session I

• 10:00 – 10:15 AM | Morning Break

• 10:15 – 12:15 PM | Session II

• 12:15 – 12:45 PM | Lunch (30 minutes)

• 12:45 – 2:45 PM | Session III

• 2:45 – 3:00 PM | Afternoon Break

• 3:00 – 5:00 PM | Session IV

(4 sessions/day × 2 hrs = 8 hrs/day × 8 days = 64 CE Hours)

Course Breakdown

Weekend 1 Jan 16 & 17 – Foundations of Implant Dentistry

Day 1 (Friday)

• Session I: History & Evolution of Implantology

• Session II: Patient Evaluation & Case Selection

• Session III: Medical Contraindications & Risk Assessment

• Session IV: Oral Health Evaluation (periodontal disease, bone volume, soft tissue health)

Day 2 (Saturday)

• Session I: Anatomy for Implant Dentistry (maxilla, mandible, vital structures)

• Session II: Diagnostic Imaging (CBCT, pano, PA X-rays)

• Session III: Impressions, Digital Scans & Occlusal Records

• Session IV: Diagnostic Wax-ups & Surgical Guide Fabrication

Weekend 2 Feb 20 & 21 – Treatment Planning & Surgical Fundamentals

Day 3 (Friday)

• Session I: Treatment Planning Principles & Sequencing

• Session II: Interdisciplinary Collaboration & Case Discussions

• Session III: Immediate vs. Delayed Implant Placement Considerations

• Session IV: Surgical Armamentarium & Sterile Setup

Day 4 (Saturday)

• Session I: Surgical Protocols – One-Stage vs. Two-Stage Placement

• Session II: Flap Design & Osteotomy Preparation

• Session III: Step-by-Step Implant Placement Techniques

• Session IV: Managing Surgical Complications (nerve injury, sinus involvement, implant failure)

Weekend 3 Mar 20 & 21 – Restorative Protocols & Hands-On Applications

Day 5 (Friday)

• Session I: Restorative Principles – Single Crowns & Bridges

• Session II: Restorative Principles – Overdentures & Full-Arch Solutions

• Session III: Occlusion in Implant Dentistry

• Session IV: Abutment Selection & Customization for Function & Aesthetics

Day 6 (Saturday)

• Session I: Impression Techniques – Conventional vs. Digital

• Session II: Digital Workflow in Implant Dentistry

• Session III: Laboratory Communication & Fabrication of Restorations

• Session IV: Case Review & Mock Restorative Work-Up

Weekend 4 Apr 17 & 18 – Patient Management & Comprehensive Integration

Day 7 (Friday)

• Session I: Patient Communication – Risks, Benefits, and Informed Consent

• Session II: Post-Operative Care & Healing Considerations

• Session III: Long-Term Maintenance & Hygiene Protocols

• Session IV: Managing Complications (peri-implantitis, prosthetic complications)

Day 8 (Saturday)

• Session I: Case Documentation & Photography for Credentialing

• Session II: Comprehensive Treatment Planning Workshop

• Session III: Interactive Case Presentations (Participant Involvement)

• Session IV: Final Review, Q&A, and Certification Ceremony

Sign up now to master dental implants in a way that's clear, hands-on, and focused on results. Let us be your trusted partner in bringing this valuable skill to your practice.