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Master classes in implant therapy
A complete comprehensive surgical and prosthetic training
180
Continuing education units (CEU)
60
Hours Surgical and prosthetic hands-on
60
Hours lectures
MASTER CLASSES IN IMPLANT THERAPY
Driven by the idea of pursuing new and prospective paths in dental training, we have developed five master classes in dental implantology which offer participants a unique learning experience. We believe this will become a defining moment in your continued professional development, allowing you to elevate your practice to a new level and provide your patients superior and more predictable results. Through this specialized training, we aim to provide you with a new perspective on contemporary implantology, based on the scientific literature and predectible techniques applied clinically in our practice over the last 30 years.
These master classes are suited for novices as well as seasoned professionals and designed as a hierarchical series that, ideally, should be completed in sequence. However, sessions can be booked individually or in series.
Welcome to formationdmd
Our passion is perfection in implantology
Note for Dentists Limiting Their Practice to the Prosthetic Phase: : It is possible to enroll in Session 2 only (according to ODQ requirements)..
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OFFERED SESSIONS
36 units (CEU)
(Lectures : 12 hours / Hands-on : 12 hours)
The essentials
Few innovations over the past 60 years have changed dentistry as much as the introduction of dental implants to replace lost or missing teeth. Modern dental care concepts without implants are barely conceivable today. Osseointegration between titanium and bone has been very well documented since 1952. However, constant developments in implantology and the high expectations of our patients force us to adapt our practice to obtain the best possible results.
Regardless of the techniques used, the basic principles are essential to mastering our implantology treatments. Digital planning and guided surgery are essential and must be considered the “Standard of care” today. The extraction and preservation of the ridge are essential steps in the treatment and must be an integral part of our implant treatment since they determine the rest of the surgical steps
The use of platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) with all its advantages significantly increases the success of our procedures. All of these elements are essential to master the contemporary implantology and allow the clinician to master their techniques for optimal, reproducible and predictable results in the long term. This advanced and intensive three days training provides the essential scientific background to make the right decisions for each case for the benefit of your patients. Specific practical exercises are designed to allow you to practice and master all the techniques learned in order to facilitate their integration into your daily practice.
Live surgery, carefully selected, will help you assimilate the information acquired and allow you to take your practice to the next level
CONTENTS
- Medical review and management of the surgical patient
- Review of Anesthesia and Pharmacology
- Review of Anesthesia and Pharmacology
- Essential clinical and radiological success criteria
- Biology and physiology of alveolar healing
- Ridge preservation technique and choice of available products
- Principle, technique and specific use of platelet-rich fibrin (PRF)
- Extraction and preservation techniques
- The advantages of digital technologies in securing successful long term outcomes in implant dentistry
- Principle of virtual prosthetic and surgical planning and clinical application
- Prosthetically driven surgical placement using the DTX platform
HANDS-ON
- Virtual Surgical Planning – Step by Step
- Handling and use of the DTX software
- Clinical case planning and pitfalls to avoid
- Pig mandible workshop
- Venipuncture techniques and PRF preparation
- Live surgery on patient
Course tuition 5950 $ + Tx
36 units CEU
(Lectures : 12 hours / Hands-on : 12 hours)
Cutting Edge Implant Therapy - Posterior Zone
Implant placement for the replacement of posterior teeth is the most common procedure in our practice. The clinician must therefore be able to master specific techniques to ensure optimal and predictable long-term results such as virtual planning, implant placement technique, management of both hard and soft tissues and of course restoration.
Digitalization in dentistry, virtual planning and guided surgery allow us today to be able to offer custom made treatments according to the anatomy of each patient with reproducible and predictable results. Immediate placement of the implant in the posterior area remains controversial, but possible according to certain very specific criteria. The improvement of implant dentistry in the posterior zone allows the clinician to make the transition, later, with the techniques acquired with more confidence, when the time comes to treat the aesthetic anterior zone.
This advanced three-day classes provides you with all the essential elements to maximize both surgical and prosthetic results from planning to final restoration
Our goal is to transmit to you all the information acquired from the scientific literature, applicable clinically, to allow you to make the right decision according to the situation of each patient. Hands-on training designed specifically to perfect the techniques learned and carefully selected live surgery will help you assimilate the material in order to take your practice to a higher level.
CONTENTS
- Clinically applied surgical anatomy
- Gingival phenotype and peri-implant soft tissue management
- Principles and techniques of flaps, soft tissue manipulation and suturing
- Principles and techniques for connective tissue graft and free gingival graft
- Essential success criteria for a predictable long-term result, from a surgical and prosthetic point of view
- Implant therapy and digital dentistry
- Current trends, criteria and technique for immediate implant in the posterior area
- Guided Surgery and Healing
- Standard and digital impression techniques
- Abutment selection: Making the right choices
- Final posterior crown design and delivery for the single and multi-unit restorations
- Dental materials advances and their implications in implant dentistry
- The advantages of Zirconia and CAD/CAM for dental implant restorations
- Follow-up, maintenance and complications
HANDS-ON
- Guided surgery and 3D printing
- Increasing mucosal thickness
- Increasing the width of keratinized mucosa
- Immediate implant placement, immediate impressions and custom healing abutment
- Impression taking techniques and handling of prosthetic components
- Live surgery
Course Tuition 5950 $ + Tx
HARD ADVANCED
36 units CEU
(Lectures : 12 hours / Hands-on : 12 hours)
Advanced Hard Tissue Defect Reconstruction
Tooth loss is often associated with a certain bone defect which can be moderate to severe, especially in the vertical dimension, which significantly limits implant treatment.
With the exception of sinus bone grafting, most bone defect reconstruction procedures have a relatively poor base of scientific evidence limiting their predictability and long-term stability. Therefore, they are frequently associated with significant morbidity for patients. When these defects are located in highly aesthetic areas, it is very rarely possible to obtain a truly predictable aesthetic result. Finally, the difficulty of performing the surgical procedures available requires great manual dexterity on the part of the surgeon and are difficult to master.
Through this intensive three-day training, we will therefore review the currently available literature in order to identify procedures that are adapted to today's requirements for successful and predictable bone reconstruction. In doing so, we will realistically define what each available procedure can actually accomplish in specific indications as well as their weaknesses and limitations.
Training designed with well-supervised practical exercises to perfect essential reconstruction techniques. The carefully selected live surgery will help you fully assimilate the information learned to enable you to carry out these procedures on your own patients directly after the course is completed.
CONTENTS
- Systemic management of the patient pre and post operative
- Understanding bone defects and healing physiology
- Types of grafts, membranes and products available: Making the right choice
- Soft tissue management to optimize healing
- Use of platelet-rich fibrin PRF in several forms
- Principles and techniques of sinus elevation
- Protocol and technique for guided bone regeneration and autogenous bone block
- Horizontal and vertical defects management
- Current trends and guided bone surgery
HANDS-ON
- Sinus floor elevation with a lateral approach
- Soft tissue management and guided bone regeneration
- Bone augmentation with autogenous cortical bone plate method
- Live surgery
Course Tuition 5950$ + Tx
HARD ADVANCED
36 units CEU
(Lectures : 12 hours / Hands-on : 12 hours)
Implants In The Aesthetic Zone
Implant placement for tooth replacement in the aesthetic area remains a huge challenge in our practice. The clinician must consider a wide range of different concepts and approaches, not to mention the controversy and disagreement in the literature surrounding the overabundance of different hard and soft tissue replacement materials, for the maintenance and stabilization of peri-implant tissues. In particular, there is still no conclusive answer as to which treatment protocol is more predictable: Immediate implant placement while preserving as much peri-implant tissue or delayed implant placement with the best reconstruction. possible missing hard and soft tissue structures? For the clinician, decision-making is often difficult, particularly given that mastery of several techniques is essential to achieve an aesthetic and predictable long-term result, without forgetting the importance of immediate restoration for tissue maintenance. Precision in the execution of techniques is essential and makes all the difference in the aesthetic area.This three-day advanced training provides the essential scientific background to make the right decisions for each case for the benefit of your patients. Hands-on training designed with well-supervised practical exercises to master essential techniques for soft tissue manipulation, connective tissue grafting and aesthetic restoration. Live surgery, carefully selected, will help you assimilate the information acquired, allowing you to take your practice to the next level.
LECTURES
- Biology and physiology of alveolar healing
- Alveolar ridge preservation techniques in the aesthetic area
- Virtual surgical planning and guided surgery in the aesthetic zone
- Soft tissue management, flap techniques and sutures
- Principles, techniques and uses of connective tissue grafting
- Coronally advanced flap, tuneling, palatal flap
- Immediate and delayed implant placement
- Essential success criteria for predictable long-term results, from a surgical and prosthetic point of view
- Advantages and techniques of temporization in the aesthetic zone
- Prosthetic contour design and soft tissue management
- Final restauration design and delivery
- Dental materials advances and their implications in implant dentistry
HANDS-ON
- Guided surgery planning for the aesthetic zone
- Flap techniques, connective tissue grafting and sutures
- Temporization technique, impressions and prosthetic phase
- Live surgery
Course Tuition 5950$ + Tx
HARD ADVANCED
36 UNITS CEU
(Lectures : 12 hours / Hands-on : 12 hours)
Rehabilitation of the completely edentulous maxilla or mandible represents one of the most important oral rehabilitation services offered in implant dentistry. Indeed, tooth loss affects more than 300 million people worldwide, also showing an increase in incidence each year (3%). In this context, surgical and implant-supported prosthetic rehabilitation of patients with moderate to severe atrophy is difficult due to several factors specific to the edentulous person. Patients characterized by long-term complete edentulism often present with these unique conditions.
The atrophy caused by edentulism limits the treatment options offered to patients in both the mandible and the upper jaw.
To increase the predictability of our treatments, planning and guided surgery are required today.
Over the years and with the evolution of digital dentistry, our treatments are more predictable with a better long-term prognosis, however implant treatment must always be based on the final restoration. The clinician must therefore master surgical planning and management of the final restoration before starting treatment.
This advanced three-day training provides you with all the essential elements to maximize both surgical and prosthetic results, from planning to final restoration.
Our goal is to transmit to you all the information acquired from the scientific literature, applicable clinically, to allow you to make the right decision according to the situation of each patient. Practical exercises designed specifically to perfect the techniques learned and carefully selected live surgery will help you assimilate the material in order to take your practice to a higher level.
LECTURES
- Biology and physiology of bone resorption
- Virtual planning for the edentulous patient and surgical execution
- Surgical treatment options for the maxilla and mandible
- Soft tissue management for the edentulous arch
- Prosthetic treatment options for the maxilla and mandible
- Stages of surgical and prosthetic treatment
- Immediate loading and final restaurations
- Management of complications, monitoring and maintenance
HANDS-ON
- Surgery on model
- Impression techniques
- Techniques for immediate loading
- Live surgery on mandible and maxilla
Course Tuition 5950$ + Tx
OUR TEAM
Dr. Jean El-Fata DMD., MSc, FRCD(C)
ORAL and MAXILLO-FACIAL SURGEON
Dr. El-Fata received his dental degree from the University of Montreal, He completed a year of multidisciplinary residency at the Notre Dame Hospital of the CHUM, he then began his specialty in oral and maxillofacial surgery at the Laval University and the Enfant-Jésus Hospital. He also completed a master of science (M.Sc.) program at the Faculty of Medicine of Laval University. He is a Fellow of the prestigious Royal College of Canada in his specialty. He subsequently completed specialized training in implantology at Baylor College of Medicine in Texas. Dr. El-Fata practices in private practice in Quebec city
Dr. Domenic Morielli DDS, BSc
ORAL and MAXILLO-FACIAL SURGEON
Dr. Morielli received his bachelor's degree in physiology and his doctorate in dentistry from McGill University. He subsequently completed a residency at Saint Mary’s Hospital before beginning his specialty in oral and maxillofacial surgery at the Enfant-Jésus Hospital. He completed multiple subspecialty internships in implantology at the Branemark Osseointegration center in Sweden. He taught for more than 15 years at Laval University at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels. In his 30-year surgical career, he participated in the training of several dental surgeons in implant surgery and practiced his specialty in private practice as well as at the Enfant-Jésus Hospital in Quebec.
IN COLLABORATION WITH
Dr. Samer Abi Nader, BSc, DMD, MSc, FRCD(C)
PROSTHODONTIST GUEST INSTRUCTOR IN SESSIONS I-II-III and IV
Dr. Samer Abi Nader is a prosthodontic dentist and an associate professor in the Faculty of Dentistry at McGill University. He studied at McGill University, where he obtained a degree in physiology before completing his dental studies at the Université de Montréal. After a one-year multidisciplinary residency at the Jewish General Hospital, he continued his training in prosthodontics at the Université de Montréal.
Dr. Abi Nader is currently the Director of the Division of Restorative Dentistry. As a professor, he is primarily responsible for teaching fixed prosthodontics. He provides basic preclinical training in fixed prosthodontics to students at the beginning of their second year of dentistry. He also teaches all courses related to fixed prosthodontics to third-year students in the restorative dentistry program, in addition to teaching advanced restorative concepts to fourth-year students. In addition, he actively participates in updating and enriching the curriculum in restorative dentistry and implantology.
In terms of research, Dr. Abi Nader is mainly interested in implantology. He is the author and co-author of various articles published in scientific journals.
In addition to teaching at the University, Dr. Abi Nader lectures on various topics to general dentists and specialists locally and internationally. He also practices prosthodontics part-time in a practice in downtown Montreal, and in Moncton, New Brunswick.
Dre. Nancy Dubois CD, DMD, MScD, Cert (Prostho),
FACP
PROSTHODONTIST GUEST INSTRUCTOR IN SESSION V
Dr. Adrien Pollini DMD, MScD, Cert (Prostho)
PROSTHODONTIST
GUEST INSTRUCTOR IN COURSE SESSION V
TESTIMONIALS
A COMPLETE COMPREHENSIVE COURSE COMBINING
EVIDENCE BASED TECHNIQUES | HANDS ON WORKSHOP | LIVE SURGERIES
« I had the pleasure of participating in Dr. Jean El-Fata’s course on implants in the aesthetic zone, and it was truly exceptional. As a maxillofacial surgeon myself, I found Dr. El-Fata’s teachings both highly informative and clinically relevant. His expertise in the field is unmatched, and his approach is exceptional. The training caters to participants of all levels. The course not only improved my skills but also provided valuable strategies for managing aesthetic challenges in implant dentistry. A must-attend training for any practitioner wishing to deepen their knowledge and refine their techniques in the field. »
Jacques Goulet, Chirurgien maxillo-Facial, Saint-Jérôme
«I chose to take Jean El Fata's course because it was highly recommended to me by individuals in the field, particularly by specialists who are already well-versed in implantology and who had taken his course and were impressed.
Having taught prosthetic implantology for many years, I must admit that Jean's course kept me engaged and interested.
The quality of what Dr. El Fata presents is impeccable: from the theory that explains his choices, always well-supported by science, to the practice backed by over 20 years of experience with well-documented cases followed over many years.
His presentation work is as consistent and meticulous as his surgical art, which he continues to refine year after year. He has maximized his surgical interventions to offer his patients precision and predictability, mastering surgery and approaching it with care while always considering the final prosthetic aspect—the very purpose of implantology.
I highly recommend Jean's courses to anyone serious about learning what modern implantology has to offer.»
Geneviève Guertin, Prosthodontist, Montréal
« Excellent implantology course. The content is at the cutting edge of what should be taught. The techniques are reproducible and predictable with remarkable long-term follow-ups, both from a planning and surgical execution standpoint. The hands-on sessions and live surgeries by Dr. El-Fata allow us to thoroughly understand and apply clinical concepts upon returning to our practice. A theoretical and practical training that is well worth attending! »
David Lalande, Prosthodontist, Ottawa
« I am very grateful to share my testimonial. Dr. El-Fata is a true enthusiast. This training is at the cutting edge of implantology, incorporating Prosthodontics and Periodontics. It is a must for anyone striving for excellence in their practice, regardless of their current level (beginner, advanced, or even expert). He reveals without reservation all the secrets of modern implantology, based on scientific literature, clinical cases with 20-year follow-ups, practical exercises, and live patient surgeries. He is highly available, and his teaching is unparalleled in clarity. We truly have everything we need to succeed and elevate our practice to the next level. »
Dr. Michel Dion, Jonquière
« This training is the most detailed and comprehensive in implantology, while being well-structured with theoretical and practical intervals that maintain our interest throughout these long days. Dr. El-Fata is passionate and delivers exceptional teaching with reproducible and predictable techniques for our daily practice. I highly recommend the training for both generalists and specialists. »
Marc Halasa, Periodontist, Rimouski
« Uncompromising excellence. I must say it was the best course I have ever taken. Dr. El-Fata and his team were incredible and exceeded my expectations at every session. This course is a true gem. It provided me with the knowledge and skills necessary to place dental implants with confidence and precision. I am convinced it will truly elevate my practice to the next level. I highly recommend this course to anyone looking to learn and start placing dental implants. The quality of the teaching and the professionalism of the team are simply outstanding. Don’t miss this opportunity to train with the best in the field. »
Dr. Elie Maalouf, Gatineau
« Dr. Jean El-Fata and his team offer an excellent implantology training. These rigorous courses present a very good synthesis of the best practices in the world of implantology. Various surgical concepts are explained and demonstrated in a structured manner, always supported by scientific evidence. This course is suitable for both dentists wishing to confidently start their surgical phases and for more experienced dentists wanting to deepen and consolidate their knowledge.
Thank you, Jean! »
Dr. Nicolas Lafrance, Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville
« I greatly appreciated the training. I acquired a lot of both basic and advanced knowledge that serves me in my daily practice. I am amazed by the content of the teaching and especially by certain techniques used over the past 10 years that I had never heard of, neither at university nor in previous continuing education courses. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with passion. I highly recommend this training to everyone. »
Vincent Pelletier, Québec
« The training is clearly on another level; it covers everything from A to Z, including the prosthetic component, which is rare to see in a course that addresses the entirety of dentistry, whereas others focus solely on the surgical part. It includes reproducible techniques that have proven effective with predictable long-term results. For a beginner like me, it is perfect; I start with the right techniques while having the necessary knowledge to treat my patients with confidence. I thank the entire team for the teaching and the quality of the training. »
Alan Bourgeois, Saint-Georges de Beauce
« This course was the best I have ever attended in 20 years. I learned so much, which not only broadened my knowledge but also inspired me to enhance and improve my techniques in implantology. Dr. El-Fata's passion and dedication to this course are truly remarkable and greatly contribute to the engagement of all participants. I highly recommend it to anyone looking to advance their implantology practice to a higher level. I traveled from southern Ontario to attend all 5 modules, and I am happy to say it was truly worth it! An exceptional training. »
Dr. Rana Diwan, Windsor
« By far the best implantology course I have taken! Very clear explanations, outstanding supervision. Reliable and reproducible techniques based on scientific literature. I recommend it to everyone. Thank you a thousand times for everything »
Laurence Bourdeau DMD, Blainville
« This training is simply on another level from everything I have taken in my 25 years of practicing dentistry and implantology. The techniques taught are supported by scientific literature and applied clinically with a hindsight of 20 years on all cases shown. My way of practicing implantology has completely changed, the techniques learned can be applied very quickly. The honest sharing of knowledge, long-term follow-up, practical exercises and live surgeries truly make this training unique. I highly recommend this course in implantology, beyond all expectations. »
Marcel Chbat DMD, Ottawa
« This is the best combined hard and soft tissue implantology course I have taken in my career. Drs El-Fata and Morielli are passionate and true masters of the profession. Comprehensive training, exceptional practical exercises and unparalleled live surgeries. Training that allows us to take our practice to another level »
Christopher Dang, DMD, Gatineau
« Training based on clinically applicable scientific evidence. It is accessible, unpretentious and focused on the well-being of the patient »
Michèle Boivin DMD, Jonquière
« Thank you for this excellent, comprehensive and relevant training! The explanations are clear and the clinical applications are immediate, both in implant dentistry, periodontics and prosthodontics! Drs El Fata and Morielli are extremely generous with their advice and experience »
Julie Dompierre DMD, Chicoutimi