Patient-Centered Dental Treatment Planning

Advanced Assessment, Communication, and Collaborative Care

16

CE Hours

Tampa Bay Area, FL

Sep 19-20, 2025

2025 Series

Join Dr. Graham Forbes, a seasoned expert with over 1,000 hours of advanced training, as he shares transformative strategies in patient-centered treatment planning to elevate your dental care approach. Learn directly from a leader in collaborative, comprehensive dentistry!

Join Dr. Graham Forbes, a seasoned expert with over 1,000 hours of advanced training, as he shares transformative strategies in patient-centered treatment planning to elevate your dental care approach. Learn directly from a leader in collaborative, comprehensive dentistry!

Patient-Centered Dental Treatment Planning

Course Overview

New Hybrid Course Format

Part 1: Online 4 CE Hours (Go-Live May 2025 – Must Completed in Advance of Onsite)

Part 2: Live 2-Day In-Class Instruction 12 CE Hours (Pikos Institute September 19-20, 2025)

Become The Dentist Your Peers and Your Patients Rave About by Practicing Modern Treatment Planning

See, plan, execute. Good treatment planning allows you, the dentist, to treat the patients you want to treat in the way you want to treat them.

We get practical by breaking down the complex into basic building blocks, which propels a comprehensive treatment plan that is efficient and predictable. The course is taken to the next level by incorporating the most contemporary and cutting-edge treatments available to patients based on the latest innovations.

Engage in the most modern restorative and surgical modalities, and most importantly, how to bring this to your patient in a way that gets them excited for treatment.

Credit Hours

Upcoming Course

Workshops

Optional

Four Connected Modules
Module 1: Aug 7-9, 2025
Module 2: Oct 23-25, 2025
Module 3: Jan 29-31, 2026
Module 4: Apr 23-25, 2026

Course Fee

Credit Hours

Future Course

Workshops

Optional

Four Connected Modules
Module 1: Feb 6 - 8, 2025
Module 2: May 15 - 17, 2025
Module 3: Aug 7 - 9, 2025
Module 4: Oct 23 - 25, 2025

Course Fee

Past Course Agenda

Course Agenda

Featuring 12 of the World's Master Clinicians!

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Featured 12 of the World's Master Clinicians!

Dr. Sofia Aroca

Multiple Coronally Advanced Flap vs Modified Coronally Advanced Tunnel Technique: A Decision Making Process for Treatment of Multiple Recession Type Defects

Dr. Alberto Fernandez

Zygomatic Implants and Innovative Bone Regeneration Techniques: A New Approach to Prevent Complications

Dr. Joseph Kan

Dr. Joseph Kan - Anterior Immediate Tooth Replacement: Lessons learned over 27 Years

Dr. Ricardo Kern

Aesthetic and Biology Behind Immediacy

Dr. George Kotsakis

An Evidence-based Roadmap to Successful Peri-implantitis Management

Dr. Henriette Lerner

Innovative Digital Technologies in 3 D Bone and Soft Tissue Grafting. A Scientific and Clinical Update

Dr. Ramon Gomez Meda

The use of digital technologies and new biomaterials for bone augmentation: When, where and how to use them

Dr. Richard Miron

PRF and Exosomes: A Perfect Marriage in Regenerative Medicine

Dr. Michael A. Pikos

Sinus Grafting 34 Years: Clinical Myths and Realities

Dr. Massimo de Sanctis

The Selective Use of Connective Tissue Graft in Treating Multiple Gingival Recession

Dr. Hussein S. Basma

Unlocking Success in Guided Bone Regeneration: Strategies for Optimal Results

Dr. Istvan Urban

My Perspectives on Vertical and Horizontal Augmentation
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Why Attend This Course

Become a leader in the formation of the comprehensive treatment planning framework to dive patient conversion & retention.

Master Esthetic and Occlusal Analysis for Predictable Treatment Outcomes

Understand advanced principles in facial and dental esthetics, and learn how occlusal relationships impact long-term treatment success.

Assess and Preserve Tooth Structure with Evidence-Based Material Choices

Develop skills to evaluate tooth integrity and select appropriate restorative materials for optimal tooth preservation.

Integrate Periodontal and Tissue Health Strategies into Treatment Plans

Learn to assess soft tissue and periodontal health factors to improve treatment durability and patient satisfaction.

Utilize Diagnostic Tools and Documentation for Effective Patient Communication

Gain proficiency in using scans, photo documentation, and prototypes to enhance patient engagement and understanding.

Develop Interdisciplinary Treatment Plans Using Advanced Techniques

Develop a systematic approach to incorporating orthodontic, surgical, and restorative techniques, staging treatments for best results.

Collaborate and Present Treatment Plans with Confidence and Precision

Engage in case-based group discussions and presentations to refine communication skills and improve collaborative treatment outcomes.

Secure Your Spot for
Patient-Centered Dental Treatment Planning


Advanced Assessment, Communication, and Collaborative Care

Register -
$3995

PART 1: Micro To Macro – See It All!

Online Component – Self-Paced

4 CE Hours
(Available May 2025 – Must Completed In Advance of Onsite)

Esthetics

  • In-depth principles of esthetic treatment planning
  • Advanced facial and dental esthetics analysis
  • Case studies on esthetic treatments

Occlusion

  • Comprehensive understanding of occlusal relationships
  • Occlusion's role in long-term treatment outcomes
  • Complex occlusal case management

Tooth Structure

  • Detailed assessment of tooth structure and integrity
  • Advanced restorative material considerations
  • Case-based discussions on tooth preservation

Biology/Tissue Health

  • In-depth look at periodontal and soft tissue health
  • Impact of biological factors on treatment longevity
  • Advanced strategies for maintaining tissue Health

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PART 2: 2 Day In-Class Component - Live

12 CE Hours
Onsite September 19-20, 2025

Day 1: September 19, 2025 – 6 Hours

Comprehensive Patient Assessment and Communication

Overview of Diagnostic Tools

  • Radiographs, CBCT, intra-oral scanning, facial scanners

Patient Photo Documentation

  • Techniques and best practice

Micro Back-Out to Macro Communication

  • Communicating findings to facilitate a collaborative approach to treatment planning
  • Techniques for presenting information effectively to patients

Advanced Treatment Planning Strategies

Interdisciplinary Care and Staging of Advanced Orthodontic and Surgical Techniques some text

  • Advanced orthodontic and surgical techniques
  • Effective sequencing and staging of treatments

Day 2: September 20, 2025 – 6 Hours

Complex Case Review

  • Detailed case review and analysis

Multi-Disciplinary

  • Treatment Planning
  • Integration of new technologies and multi-disciplinary approaches

 Small Group Discussions

  • Detailed case analysis and treatment planning

Larger Group Presentations

  • Presentation of selected cases
  • Feedback and discussion on treatment
  • approaches and outcomes

Course Objectives

Master Esthetic and Functional Treatment Planning

Develop advanced skills in esthetic and occlusal analysis to ensure predictable and long-lasting treatment outcomes.

Leverage Diagnostic Tools for Precision

Gain proficiency in using cutting-edge technologies like CBCT, intraoral scanning, and photo documentation to enhance diagnosis and patient communication.

Implement Comprehensive Treatment Sequencing

Design and execute interdisciplinary treatment plans, effectively sequencing orthodontic, surgical, and restorative procedures for optimal results.

Enhance Patient Collaboration and Case Presentation Skills

Learn effective techniques for presenting treatment options to patients, fostering understanding and engagement in the planning process.

Refine Treatment Strategies Through Peer Collaboration

Participate in group case reviews and discussions to analyze complex cases and integrate feedback into your treatment planning process.

Package Add-ons (Optional)

BioHorizons Package One: $8,580

MSRP $15,910

20 Tapered Pro Conical Laser-Lok
1 Pro Surgical Kit (PRO5000) OR Pro Freehand Surgical Kit (FSK5000)
1 Prosthetic Kit (PROS3000)
1 BioHorizons Adjustable Torque Wrench (BIOTORQ)
10 Conical Healing Caps
6 Conical Titanium Scan Bodies
3 Striate+, 15x20mm
3 Genate Blend, 0.5cc

BioHorizons Package Two: $10,700

MSRP $19,400

20 Tapered Pro Conical Laser-Lok
1 Pro Surgical Kit (PRO5000)
1 Pro Freehand Surgical Kit (FSK5000)
1 Prosthetic Kit (PROS3000)
1 BioHorizons Adjustable Torque Wrench (BIOTORQ)
10 Conical Healing Caps
6 Conical Titanium Scan Bodies
3 Striate+, 15x20mm
3 Genate Blend, 0.5cc

Salvin Extraction Kit: $1,610.10

MSRP $2,005.80

Salvin Titanium Graft Packer/Placement Site Depth Gauge (GRAFT-PACKER-TI)
Salvin Straight Periotome With Fixed Straight Tip (PERIOTOME-STR)
Salvin DGA-35 Deep Grip Extended Tip Length Serrated Extraction Forcep (DGA-35)
Salvin DGA-36 Deep Grip Extended Tip Length Serrated Extraction Forcep (DGA-36)
Salvin DGA-37 Deep Grip Extended Tip Length Serrated Extraction Forcep (DGA-37)
Salvin Pikos Scoring Bur (PIKOS-SCORINGBUR)
Salvin Elevator DEL 34 (DEL 34)
Salvin Elevator DEL 301 (DEL 301)
Salvin DEF 23 German Stainless Steel Extraction Forcep (DEF 23)
Salvin Kelly Hemostat-Curved-14cm (KELLY-CURV-HEMO)
Salvin Iris SuperCut Serrated Scissors-11cm Curved (SC IRIS CU)
Salvin PDL-Evator Luxating Elevator-Straight-2.5mm Tip (PDL-STRAIGHT)
Salvin Heidbrink H1 Root Tip Pick (HEID 1)
Salvin Heidbrink H2 Root Tip Pick (HEID 2)
Salvin Heidbrink H3 Root Tip Pick (HEID 3)

Salvin Implant Placement Kit: $1,972.98

MSRP $2,343.00

Salvin Siegle Round Scalpel Handle (SIEGEL)
#15 Sterile, Carbon Blade, 100/BX (BLAD 15)
Salvin Quinn Type Elevator (Q-ELEV)
Salvin Stainless Steel UNC Probe (PROBE-UNC)
Salvin Weider Tongue Retractor-Small-31mm (WEIDER-SMALL)
Salvin Modified Frazier Surgical Aspirator-3mm Tip (FR3A)
Salvin Crile Wood Tungsten Carbide Tipped Needle Holder-For 3-0 to 5-0 Sutures (CRILE)
Salvin Dean Scissors-6 ¾” (17.2cm) (DEAN)
Salvin Minnesota Retractor (MINN)
Aspirating Syringe CW Type (Syringe CW)
Salvin Pikos Block Contouring Bur Straight HP (PIKOS-BLOCK-CONTOUR)
Salvin Serrated Lucas 84 Bone Curette (LUCAS-SERR-84)
Salvin Serrated Lucas 86 Bone Curette (LUCAS-SERR-86)
Salvin Beyer Double Action Rongeur 3.5mm Bite 17.8cm Long (BEYER)
Salvin Adson Forceps TC 4 ¾” (12cm) (ADSON TC)
Salvin Adson 1x2 Tissue Forceps-4 ¾” (12cm) (ADSON 1x2)
Featherlite Snagless Needle Holder For 5-0 to 10-0 Sutures-Thumb Lock (NH-ROUND-7-TCL-R)
Salvin Seldin 23 (SELDIN)

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Patient-Centered Dental Treatment Planning

Hands-on Workshops

Optional Workshops – Wednesday, October 2, 2024:

(requires separate registration, not included in main session registration price)

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Financing Available

Quick decision financing available to cover all Pikos Institute courses, fees, travel expenses, incidentals and surgical equipment is offered by Live Oak Bank, specialists in dental practice lending.

Flexible Payment Options

If you would like to pay up front in full or in installments over time, we have you covered with two convenient payment options.

A. Pay in Installments
Register and get billed for the 1st module and save your spot for all four modules. Subsequent billing for modules 2-4 will be billed 75 days before each module.

Simply select "Installments (4)" on the registration form below.

B. Pay All at Once
Register/get billed for all four modules at once, paying up front.

To pay in full, select "Full" on the registration form below.

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