Introduction

Esthetic Professionals Dental Education Center is one of only a very few teaching institutions in the US where participants have the option of clinically placing implants or grafting live patients. This 3 part series was designed for the beginner as well as dentists with moderate experience in implant placement and grafting. Extensive lecture and hands-on workshop experience will provide the foundation necessary to clinically place implants or perform grafting techniques.

Topics

1. Part 1: "Introduction to Surgical Implant Placement and Socket Preservation and Prosthetic Design" (Friday-Saturday, March 9th & 10th, 2012)(16 CEU)(Lecture/Hands-on: Dr. Vahik Paul Meserkhani, Zimmer)

   Lecture/Demo Topics:

   1. Diagnosis and Treatment Planning Implant Placement
   2. Use of 3D Cone Beam Images in Implant Placement and Planning
   3. Rad Template and Surgical Template
   4. Flap Design, Anesthetic Technique, Extraction Techniques, Socket Preservation
   5. Implant Nuts, Bolts, and Armamentarium
   6. Introduction to Surgically Placing Implants
   7. Surgical Protocols: Maintaining a Standard of Asepsis Consistent with Surgical Specialists

   Hands-on Exercises:

   8. Implant Placement Workshop
   9. Suturing Exercise
   10. Analysis of 3D Cone Beam Images
   11. Socket Preservation
2. "Advanced Implant Placement, Grafting and Prosthetic Design" (Friday-Saturday, April, 13th & 14th, 2012)(16CEU)(Lecture/Hands-on: Dr. Vahik Paul Meserkhani, Zimmer)

   Lecture/Demo Topics:

   1. Advanced Surgical Implant Placement Techniques
   2. Preparing the Implant Site
   3. Immediate VS Delayed Implant Placement
   4. Advanced Grafting and Sinus Augmentation
   5. Prosthetic Design for Complex Implant Cases
   6. Clinical Case Work-up

   Hands-on Topics:

   7. Grafting Exercise
   8. Overdenture Techniques

   Clinical Experience: June 1-2 & 15 (16 CEU)

Please enquire for more detailed information.

Faculty

Dr. Vahik Paul Meserkhani

Tuition

$1195 - March 9 & 10, 2012 for Dentist. Additional dentist 25% discount

$1995 - Part 1 & 2 only for Dentist. Additional dentist 25% discount

$2685 - entire series for Dentist. Additional dentist 25% discount

$495 for Non-dentist staff. 25% discount for staff attending with dentist

To register

Click here to download the registration form. This form is available in PDF format and is best viewed with the latest, free Adobe Acrobat Reader program.

Registration form submitted to Esthetic Professionals must be clear, legible, and on good quality 8.5-inch by 11-inch white paper.

If you have difficulty downloading or printing the registration form, you may also request it by mail or by phone (877) EP4-DDS1 (374-3371).

Refund and Cancellation Policy

Cancellations must be submitted in writing, signed, and are dated when received at EP. If cancellations are made 30-60 days before the start of the program, 25% of the total tuition must still be paid.100% of the total tuition is transferable to another program for one year with no penalties. If cancellations are made 0-30 days before the start of the program, 50% of the total tuition must still be paid.75% of the total tuition is transferable to another program for one year. If cancellations are made after the start of the program, 100% of the total tuition must still be paid.50% of the total tuition is transferable to another program for one year. Esthetic Professionals reserves the right to cancel any program seven days prior to the starting date. 100% refunds will be given or transferred to another program.

Dates

March 9-10 & April 13-14, 2012 - 32 CE and AGD Credits, June 1-2 & 15, 2012 Clinic 16 CE & AGD Credits