The Fellowship program offers experienced generalist dentists and specialists the opportunity to learn and master the clinical skills necessary to treat complex implant cases. Fellows are guided by the UMSOD Periodontics and Prosthodontic Faculty and attend seminars, case conferences, patient treatment in our postgraduate clinics and perform basic science and clinical research projects.
Practicing Dentists Course
This course is a six-month mini residency designed to jump start general dentists that want to incorporate implant dentistry into their practice. Participants will receive hands-on clinical training in both the surgical and prosthetic components of dental implant treatment. They will learn from TUSDM faculty and renowned special guests.
The first year focuses on studies in basic science and pre-clinical dentistry including a Simulation Clinic and extensive laboratory simulations. The second year is primarily composed of clinical studies (direct patient care) in multiple specialty disciplines.
Students participate in a rotation in general dentistry and/or oral surgery and spend two to three Rotation Periods at affiliated sites where they will have the opportunity to practice in settings that differ from Touro Dental Health. Rotation Periods allow students to experience a variety of healthcare environments, and to gain exposure to a diverse population of patients that is not readily available in a university setting. This includes patients who are chronically ill, disabled, geriatric or pediatric.
Maxillary Implant Course
For clinicians who want to expand their Implant Residency Courses options to include full-arch fixed partial denture cases. Utilizing procedure-based education1, this level will help you to understand the nuances and details of these cases and their requirements for success.
This course builds on Core Series 1 by deepening your understanding of complex implant surgery and enhancing your hands-on skills using a variety of pig jaws. This course also includes personalized over-the-shoulder guidance from your mentor as you perform live patient surgeries.
This course will focus on the prosthetic aspects involved in the rehabilitation of atrophic maxilla patients using Zygomatic implants. It will cover the clinical and surgical aspects including grafting, the concept of restoration driven implant placement as well as the esthetic risks. It will also teach the use of shorty implants, lateral windows and intracrestal lifts. Learn how to make a more predictable and aesthetically pleasing result for these difficult cases.
Advanced Implant Course
This course is aimed at doctors who already have some experience with implant dentistry and wish to further increase their knowledge and skill base in the field of implantology. Specifically the focus is to learn more about advanced implant treatment planning, bone regeneration and soft tissue management around implants in order to achieve better peri-implant stability and esthetics.
Lectures will cover the principles of multidisciplinary implant treatment planning in a case presentation format. This will be followed by a series of live surgical demonstrations and observation experiences in our advanced implant surgery clinic.
The course will also provide an in depth look at how to efficiently use Acteon’s AIS3D software for implant treatment planning including anatomical review in CBCT, IAN and custom vessel mapping as well as implant surgical guide design and 3d printing with Sprintray 3D Printers. Attendees will have the opportunity to test out the surgical piezo unit The Cube during this class as well.
Fellowship in Implant Dentistry
An implant fellowship is a year-long program that helps to carve out the hidden implant specialist within you. These sessions are well-planned and structured to shape your practical proficiency in Implant Residency Courses dentistry.
The curriculum includes a comprehensive range of implant topics including implant anatomy, planning, placement and prosthetics. This non-commercial course is primarily based on lecture and model-based training sessions with various implant systems. It covers the surgical and prosthetic phases of dental implant treatment.
Fellows partake in daily implant center clinical practice involving consultations, incisions and flap management, surgical, and restorative procedures. They also get to observe OMFS residents and accompany them on hospital rounds. They can also participate in limited laboratory work such as template and provisional fabrication. Fellows are awarded an international credential from the International Dental Implant Association. This certifies them as an implant specialist. This certification enables them to communicate their expertise in implantology with their patients. It also enhances their career opportunities.
