Live Webinar

Elevate Your Practice

A Preview of the Mastering Implant Dentistry Fundamentals Live Course

November 20, 2024 at 5:00pm EST
1 CE HOUR
FREE

Webinar Overview

Join the Pikos Institute for an in-depth webinar designed to provide dental professionals with a comprehensive introduction to Mastering Implant Dentistry Fundamentals. Participants will gain a thorough understanding of the core curriculum in this series, covering everything from patient evaluation and treatment planning to surgical techniques and post-operative care.

Attendees will be introduced to an overview of the four modules, the curriculum emphasizes continuity and practical application, equipping participants with the skills necessary to implement techniques immediately in their practice. Insights into procedures and processes will be shared to give a peek into the course curriculum.  

Course attendees with learn through a blend of evidence-based education and hands-on learning, attendees will explore the science and art of implantology, gaining insights from Dr. Pikos' four decades of clinical experience and cutting-edge technologies. By the end of the webinar, participants will have a good understanding of the material that will be covered in the expanded four-module course offered by Dr. Pikos and the Pikos Institute.  

This webinar and the subsequent course are designed to empower dental professionals with the knowledge and confidence to integrate implant dentistry into their practice effectively, ultimately enhancing patient care and clinical outcomes. By participating in this introduction, you’ll have the opportunity to learn more about how to expand your practice by delving into the complexities of implant dentistry and attracting new patients seeking specialized care. Don’t miss this exclusive opportunity to learn from leading experts in a personalized, engaging setting.

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Webinar Course Objectives

  1. Comprehensive Understanding of Implant Dentistry Fundamentals
    Participants will develop a solid grasp of the essential concepts covered in this four-part live course and hands-on series.
  2. Enhanced Clinical Expertise in Implant Procedures
    By the end of the webinar, participants will have a preview of how they can enhance their clinical skills through evidence-based practices in implant procedures through the course and have the confidence to return to their practice ready to implement what they have learned.
  3. Deepened Knowledge of Implant Dentistry Anatomy and Key Principles
    Attendees will begin to build a strong foundation in the core anatomical structures and principles critical to successful implant procedures.
  4. Confidence in How to Handle Complications
    Participants in the webinar will understand that extended four-module course extensively covers complications and how to address them as they arise.    
  5. Understand Practice Economic Impact
    The webinar will touch on the benefits of profitable practice growth through incorporating dental implant procedures and patient care through the attendance of the full four-module course, Mastering Implant Dentistry Fundamentals.

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What Alumni Have Said About the Mastering Dental Implant Fundamentals Course

“For somebody who has little to know experience with implants, this is a wonderful place for me to start!”
Dr. Nathan Laughrey, General Dentist
“We have opportunity to do hands-on, the presentations are documented from scientific evidence and clinical studies.  And obviously with Dr. Pikos, there's nothing better than to sit here and listen to him. You just absorb everything that he says.”
Dr. Michael Drone, Prosthodontist
“It was an amazing experience, to be fully immersed in implants!  And although I had very little experience with them, I can now start slowly practicing placing implants.”
Dr. Athanasios Fasoulas, Endodontist

Presented by Dr. Michael Pikos

Dr. Michael Pikos, originally from Campbell, Ohio, graduated summa cum laude from The Ohio State University, where he earned his dental degree with honors. He completed his residency in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh. Dr. Pikos is a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, the American Board of Oral Implantology, and the International Congress of Oral Implantologists. He is also a Fellow of the American College of Dentists. His accolades include the Aaron Gershkoff Memorial Award (2006), the Saul Schluger Memorial Award (2015), and the Carl E. Misch Advanced Dental Implant Studies Education Award (2017).

Dr. Pikos is an Adjunct Assistant Professor at both The Ohio State University and Nova Southeastern University, while also teaching at the University of Florida, Aristotle University in Greece, and the University of Alabama at Birmingham. He serves on editorial boards for journals such as Implant Dentistry and Inside Dentistry.

An early pioneer of Cone Beam CT technology, Dr. Pikos has integrated advanced imaging and interactive CT in implant-based oral rehabilitation. Since 1983, he has placed over 35,000 implants, with a focus on complex hard and soft tissue procedures, foundational prosthetic principles, and biomechanics.

The author of Bone Augmentation in Implant Dentistry, Dr. Pikos is a recognized speaker in dental implants, presenting globally for organizations such as the American Academy of Periodontology and the International Congress of Oral Implantologists.

As the founder and CEO of the Pikos Institute, he has trained over 6,500 professionals from the U.S. and 67 countries in advanced bone and soft tissue grafting and full-arch reconstruction. Dr. Pikos maintains a private practice dedicated to implant surgery in Trinity, Florida.

Moderated by Dr. Hussein S. Basma

Dr. Hussein S. Basma received his Doctor of Dental Surgery from Damascus University in 2009 through a full scholarship. He completed a residency in Prosthodontics at Lebanese University and earned a Certificate in Periodontology and a Master of Science from the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). A Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology, Dr. Basma lectures nationally and internationally on periodontology and dental implants and is a recognized social media influencer in dentistry. He is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Periodontology at UAB, where his research and teaching focus on bone augmentation, full-arch rehabilitation, multidisciplinary care, and technological integration.

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