COURSE FEATURES

DateSee below for available dates
LocationGDIA Surgical Training Center in Mexico
CE Credits34 CEUs
LanguageEnglish
Lecture TypeLecture / Live Surgery / Hands-On
InstructorsCharles Park Cameron Torabi W. Eric Park Stephen Kallaos Marco Tulio Alzaga

DATES OFFERED

  • February 22 - 26, 2019
  • April 26 - 30, 2019
  • September 20 - 24, 2019
  • December 6 - 10, 2019

COURSE OVERVIEW

There is no better place to start “Building Confidence in Implant Dentistry” than with live-patient surgical training under direct supervision of our instructors. This program focuses on the core practices and techniques needed to start your career as an implant surgeon. Learn from qualified instructors with proven systems to better serve your community as a dental implant surgeon.

Our live-patient surgical training program is designed to emphasize training under a clinical environment. You will be expected to learn crucial elements such as the evaluation of clinical cases, treatment planning, surgical techniques, and pain management. Each patient case is custom tailored with individualized instructor care where instructors will fulfill your needs under expert supervision. You will perform live surgeries on patients in a group of two and one instructor will be supervising the entire surgery.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

  • 3D CBCT image interpretation
  • Diagnostics and treatment planning
  • Fundamentals of implant surgery and drilling protocols
  • Assessment of medical history and risk management
  • Pre and post-operative protocols
  • Pain management protocols
  • Basic tissue management and socket preservation
  • Basic surgical principles : suturing, incisions, flap design
  • Surgical implant placements on live-patients
  • Atraumatic extraction technique

COURSE SCHEDULE

• Orientation
• Program Overview
• Diagnosis and Treatment Planning
• Radiology including CT Imaging
• Pharmacology
• Hands-on (Drilling Practice on Plastic Models)
• Surgical Technique – Basic Implant Surgery on Posterior Region
• Surgical Session I - Live surgery performing under the direct supervision of the instructor
• Surgical Technique – Immediate Implant Surgery on Posterior Region
• Surgical Technique – Implant Surgery on Anterior Region
• Surgical Session II - Live surgery performing under the direct supervision of the instructor
• Surgical Session III - Live surgery performing under the direct supervision of the instructor
• Surgical Session IV - Live surgery performing under the direct supervision of the instructor
• Surgical Session V- Live surgery performing under the direct supervision of the instructor
• Graduate Ceremony
• Surgical Session VI - Live surgery performing under the direct supervision of the instructor
• Program Review

TUITION INCLUDES

  • Educational materials including clinical literature in GDIA flash drive and program manual handbook
  • 4 -nights hotel accommodations at luxurious Hyatt hotel located in mainstream & breakfast, lunch and dinner
  • International Travelers Health Insurance policy for the duration of stay in Tijuana, Mexico
  • Ground transportation from and to San Diego International Airport and while in Tijuana, Mexico
  • GDIA surgical scrubs

CONTACT INFORMATION

Call (323) 617-4141 or E-mail info@gdia.com for additional information.

CANCELLATION/REFUND POLICY

Refunds are granted only if a written cancellation notification is received within 31 days before the course. 50% of the tuition minus processing fee will be refunded if cancellation occurs within 21 days before this course. No refund is granted afterwards. A $75 fee is withheld for processing. Cancellation must be notified in writing by emailing info@gdia.com.