Implantology · 2-Day Course

Foundations in Dental Implant Surgery and Prosthetics

  • Saturday 28 February 2026
    Thursday 11 June 2026
  • 0900–1700, registration from 0830
  • Dental Artistry Academy
    1/38 Broadway, Newmarket, Auckland
  • Dr Sheng Zhang
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What’s included

2-Day Course
Workshop materials
Course workbook
Catering both days
CPD certificate
GST tax invoice
Post-course Support

Overview

Foundations in Dental Implant Surgery and Prosthetics

This 6-day course split over two sessions has been specifically designed for dentists wishing to start their journey in dental implantology or those who have started placing and restoring dental implants but wishing to develop a deeper understanding to improve their case outcomes.

Session One will empower you to restore single unit and short span bridge implant supported prosthesis. Understanding the prosthetic aspect of dental implantology prepares the clinician to become a prosthetically driven implant surgeon. The course will cover digital implant planning including in-house surgical guide fabrication with 3D printing. Basic socket preservation will be taught to allow dentists to prepare their cases ready to proceed with implant surgery following Session Two. During this session, each dentist will plan their surgical guides, which will be printed ready to go for Session Two surgical training.

Session Two focuses on the surgical aspects of single unit implant placements with a focus on ‘Brain Guided’ implant surgery, however the use of surgical guides will be extensively covered. A whole day is dedicated to hands-on training, placing dental implants into surgical models and developing soft tissue management skills to provide the best long-term outcomes for their patient.

The attendees will be supported post course to build confidence in tackling their first cases in a safe manner. Attendees may treat their own patients at the academy under clinical supervision or be provided patients by the academy to treat in live patient externships*.

Each dentist is welcome to bring their assistant along for additional complimentary training during the procedure from our expert surgical assistants. Graduates of the program are eligible to apply to attend LIVE surgical training in Southeast Asia for an INTENSIVE WEEK of clinical training^.

*Dentists must attend dedicated Live Patient Externships weeks for clinical training. Dentists may elect to complete Live Patient Externships for both surgical and prosthetics phases of implant treatment. The cost per day of clinical training for a single operator is $8,000 and includes 4 surgical implant placements. Dentists can elect to form pairs and provide 2 surgeries and assist 2 surgeries for a cost of $4,000. Extensive case workups will be provided prior to the live surgery and dentists have the option to prepare a surgical guide for use if required. The cases will be documented throughout the treatment phases for detailed case analysis.

^Live patient Intensive Week will be completed in Vietnam. Attendance is conditional on dentists passing a written examination post course and demonstrating an understanding of base surgical principals during the hands-on course. Dentists will also need to meet the minimum required from the Vietnam Ministry of Health to obtain a Provisional Dental Licensure to treat patients in a Dental Hospital under supervision. Cost of the Live Patient Intensive Week is to be advised in due course.

Session One will empower you to restore single unit and short span bridge implant supported prosthesis. Understanding the prosthetic aspect of dental implantology prepares the clinician to become a prosthetically driven implant surgeon. The course will cover digital implant planning including in-house surgical guide fabrication with 3D printing. Basic socket preservation will be taught to allow dentists to prepare their cases ready to proceed with implant surgery following Session Two. During this session, each dentist will plan their surgical guides, which will be printed ready to go for Session Two surgical training.

Session Two focuses on the surgical aspects of single unit implant placements with a focus on ‘Brain Guided’ implant surgery, however the use of surgical guides will be extensively covered. A whole day is dedicated to hands-on training, placing dental implants into surgical models and developing soft tissue management skills to provide the best long-term outcomes for their patient.

Workshop Agenda

Session 1, Day 1

Introduction to dental implants and the role of the general dentist
Rationale for dental implants
Understanding dental implant terminology
Implant macro designs, connections and their surface treatments
The differences between dental implants and natural teeth
The importance of osseointegration and mucointegration
Impression taking techniques using open tray, closed tray and digital scan bodies
Hands-on Impression Taking Workshop
Live patient impression taking technique
The different restorative abutments and their strengths and weaknesses

Session 1, Day 2

Patient assessment and evaluation for dental implants
Prosthetically driven treatment planning
Screw versus cement retained restorations
Prosthetic designs, emergence profile and material choice
Restoration of short span implant bridges
Proper process for insertion of implant prosthesis and trouble shooting
Live patient prosthetic insertion
Applying prosthetic knowledge to a series of cases

Session 1, Day 3

Patient consultation and communication strategies to achieve success in daily practice
Atraumatic tooth extraction techniques
Basic socket preservation – why, when and how
Hands-on workshop for socket preservation
Live patient socket preservation
3D implant positions and the cardinal rules
Digital planning and hands-on workshop with coDiagnostiX®
Preparing cases for Session 2

Session 2, Day 1

Introduction to dental implant surgery
The essential surgical armamentarium for implant surgery
Basic flap designs and surgical techniques
Second stage uncovering of dental implant techniques
Osteotomy preparation and implant placement protocols
The different dental implants and their clinical indications
Zirconia Implants and their place in implant dentistry
The use of surgical guides in implant dentistry
Sterile surgical setup
Live patient implant surgery

Session 2, Day 2

Hands-on Suture Workshop
Hands-on Implant Workshop: Placement of 6 dental implants using guided and freehand approach and soft tissue management techniques
Mastering “Brain Guided” implant surgery
Complications management during surgery

Session 2, Day 3

Zero Bone Loss Concept
Peri-surgical pharmacology
Multidisciplinary implant management
Prevention and management of Peri-Implantitis
Business and financial considerations
Bringing it all together, the good, the bad and the ugly
Departing words of wisdomv

Learning outcomes

Attendees will be supported post course to build confidence in tackling their first cases in a safe manner. Attendees may treat their own patients at the academy under clinical supervision or be provided patients by the academy to treat in live patient externships*.

Each dentist is welcome to bring their assistant along for additional complimentary training during the procedure from our expert surgical assistants. Graduates of the program are eligible to apply to attend LIVE surgical training in Southeast Asia for an INTENSIVE WEEK of clinical training^.

Who this workshop is for

Novice and experienced implant surgeons

Enhance your skills with proven protocols and practical techniques.

General dental practitioners

Expand your service offering and integrate implant treatment with confidence.

Prerequisites

Basic implant knowledge recommended. No prior immediate placement required.

Clinical confidence

Designed for dentists ready to strengthen case selection and planning.

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