Implant Surgery, Aligner Therapy and CAD/CAM Dentistry

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Course Synopsis

Techniques for Predictable Implant Surgery

Presenters:

Timothy F. Kosinski, DDS | Charles Schlesinger, DDS, FICOI

This course will review protocols and techniques for the full range of dental implant treatment, from single tooth to full arch. Emphasis will be placed on hard and soft tissue grafting, from simple socket preservation to more advanced techniques such as ridge splitting and sinus augmentation. A hands-on component will include a model-based session covering techniques, instruments, and materials for the complete implant surgery process from site preparation to implant placement.

Learning Objectives

Understand the importance of minimally invasive extraction
Understand alveolar ridge preservation
Demonstrate predictable socket grafting techniques
Diagnose and treat single-unit cases from socket preservation to final restoration
Discuss ridge splitting and sinus elevation protocols
Create anterior esthetics with dental implants
Demonstrate full-arch reconstruction: Overdentures to “All-on-X”
Treat the ailing or failing implant

Course Synopsis

Incorporating Digital Dentistry and Aligner Therapy

Presenters:

Ben Miraglia, DDS | Justin Chi, DDS, CDT | Jinny Bender, DMD | Danielle Brown, DDS

Learn the steps required to introduce aligner therapy into your practice, from patient acceptance to treatment planning and maintenance. Review diagnostic techniques and clinical protocols essential for effectively implementing aligner therapy. In addition, you will learn the benefits of same-day dentistry by incorporating CAD/CAM technology into your practice workflow and understanding material selection.

Learning Objectives

Part 1: Aligner Therapy

Understand the value of aligner therapy in general practice.
Comprehend workflow and practice implementation of aligner therapy.
Apply patient selection protocols and screening for aligner therapy.

Part 2: Introduction to CAD/CAM Dentistry

Review the benefits of a digital workflow.
Understand CAD/CAM workflow and implementation.
Learn material choices based on their indications.
Understand how to efficiently produce quality restorations in a single visit.

Glidewell Education Center
Nationally Approved PACE Provider for FAGD/MAGD credit
Approval does not imply acceptance by any regulatory authority, or AGD endorsement.
3/1/2024 to 2/29/2028.
Provider ID# 216789

Course Details

Dates

Mar. 7, 2025 (Timothy Kosinski, DDS)

Mar. 8, 2025 (Ben Miraglia, DDS; Justin Chi, DDS, CDT)

Apr. 11, 2025 (Timothy Kosinski, DDS)

Apr. 12, 2025 (Ben Miraglia, DDS; Jinny Bender, DMD)

Jul. 18, 2025 (Timothy Kosinski, DDS)

Jul. 19, 2025 (Ben Miraglia, DDS; Jinny Bender, DMD)

Aug. 1, 2025 (Charles Schlesinger, DDS)

Aug. 2, 2025 (Ben Miraglia, DDS; Jinny Bender, DMD)

Sep. 5, 2025 (Timothy Kosinski, DDS)

Sep. 6, 2025 (Ben Miraglia, DDS; Jinny Bender, DMD)

Dec. 5, 2025 (Timothy Kosinski, DDS)

Dec. 6, 2025 (Ben Miraglia, DDS; Danielle Brown, DDS)

Location

Mar. 7-8, 2025

Bahia Mar - Fort Lauderdale Beach - A Doubletree By Hilton

801 Seabreeze Boulevard

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316

Apr. 11-12, 2025

Orlando, FL

Jul. 18-19, 2025

Chicago, IL

Aug. 1-2, 2025

New York, NY

Sep. 5-6, 2025

Boston, MA

Dec. 5-6, 2025

Houston, TX

Time

8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Tuition

$745 per Doctor Tuition
$145 per Staff Member

Available CE:

14 Hours

AGD Subject Code:

690 Implants
610 Fixed Prosthodontics
370 Orthodontics

Method:

Hands-On/Lecture/Participation

Charles Schlesinger, DDS, FICOI

Charles Schlesinger, DDS, FICOI Dr. Charles Schlesinger is a dental implant educator and clinician who has been lecturing internationally throughout the United States, Canada, China, Saudi Arabia and the United Kingdom for over 15 years. He graduated with honors from The Ohio State College of Dentistry in 1996. After graduation, he completed a general practice residency at the San Diego VA Medical Center, and then went on to become the chief resident at the West Los Angeles VA Medical Center. During his time in Los Angeles, he completed extensive training in oral surgery, implantology and advanced restorative treatment.

He is a Fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists. Additionally, he continues to provide comprehensive implant care to patients in a private practice setting in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Timothy F. Kosinski, DDS

Dr. Timothy Kosinski graduated from the University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry and received a Master of Science degree in biochemistry from Wayne State University School of Medicine. An affiliate adjunct clinical professor at the University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry, he serves on the editorial review board of numerous dental journals. Dr. Kosinski is a diplomate of the ABOI/ID, ICOI and American Society of Osseointegration, and a fellow of the AAID, ACD and ICD.

He has a mastership in the AGD, from which he also received the Lifelong Learning and Service Recognition award in 2009 and 2014.

Ben Miraglia, DDS

Dr. Miraglia has been practicing dentistry in Mt. Kisco, NY, for 30 years, including 20 years of early jaw growth and development for kids. He is widely recognized for his lectures and continuing education courses focusing on clear aligner therapy and craniofacial growth and development related to sleep-disordered breathing.

Jinny Bender, DMD

Dr. Jinny Bender is a clinical dentist at Glidewell. She joined Glidewell in 2022 after practicing general dentistry for 27 years, first as a private practice associate dentist and then as a managing dentist for a large DSO. She earned her DMD from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine. Prior to dental school, she attended the University of California at Berkeley, where she earned a degree in Biological Sciences. Dr. Bender treats patients at Glidewell’s onsite clinic and lectures nationally on dental materials and technology.

Danielle Brown, DDS

Dr. Danielle Brown joined Glidewell in 2024 after seven years in private practice, where she focused on esthetic dentistry. She graduated from the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC in 2016. Dr. Brown earned the “Top 40 Under 40” award from the National Dental Association in 2023. Dr. Brown completed the Guiding Leaders program in 2023.