Are you interested in learning from some the leaders in full-arch implant dentistry?
In this comprehensive hybrid online and in-person course, together with Zest Dental Solutions Mastership Faculty, we review the key fundamentals of diagnosis & treatment planning for fixed full-arch implantology, fundamentals of surgical and restorative implantology and step-by-step clinical and laboratory workflows.
Note: Includes LIVE in-person 2-day course in Las Vegas
The ZestMasters Certification Program is geared to enhance the knowledge and skills of clinicians with best-in-class education led by renowned speakers.
The Mastership Program requires clinicians to attend high-level interactive hands-on webinar courses and a two-day live in-person event in order to achieve recognition as a Zest Dental Solutions Master certified clinician.
Includes a 2-day LIVE in-person course in Las Vegas. This event is designed for clinicians that would like to both treatment plan and treat implant-retained removable and full-arch fixed prosthodontics. This course provides didactic and hands-on training for the successful treatment of the edentulous patient utilizing contemporary removable and fixed treatment options.
Many clinical situations will be presented with a step-by-step simplified approach to provide a final prosthesis that meet patients' expectations from functional and esthetic perspectives.
Course Topics Include:
- Diagnosis & treatment planning skills for full-arch implantology
- Fundamentals of LOCATOR, LOCATOR R-Tx, and LOCATOR FIXED including working with housings, inserts, and insertion tools
- Indications & case selection
- Recall strategies for full-arch implant cases
Course Learning Objectives:
- Review fundamentals of diagnosis & treatment planning full-arch cases
- Understand clinical procedures for overdentures and full-arch fixed cases
- Become exposed to surgical protocols for full-arch overdentures and fixed cases
Eligible for up to 32 CEU / credits.
13 (Capstone Live 2-day course) + up to 19 (on-demand core courses, surgical and restorative elective courses)
Online Curriculum
- Chapter 1: Fundamental Overdenture Processes - Samuel M Strong, DDS (101:09)
- Chapter 2: Treating Patients from Partial to Full Edentulism - David A Little, DDS (89:34)
- Chapter 3: The Science, Techniques & Materials for Natural Tooth Retained Overdentures - Xavier E Saab, DDS, MS (104:03)
- Chapter 4: The Business of Overdentures - Gordon J Christensen, DDS, MSD, PhD (110:58)
- Chapter 5: A New Technique for Full-Arch Implant Prosthetics - Xavier Saab, DDS, MS (73:51)
- Chapter 6: CDT Coding for Overdentures - Michael D Scherer, DMD, MS (40:49)
- Introduction to the Over The Shoulder Experience - with Dr. Massad and Dr. Scherer (1:21)
- Chapter 1: Traditional Analog FIXED Case Introduction & Clinical Case Review (4:05)
- Chapter 2: Making Final Impressions for LOCATOR Removable & FIXED (2:45)
- Chapter 3: Pouring the Impression & Wax Biteplate Fabrication (2:09)
- Chapter 4: Jaw Relations & Bite Records (2:19)
- Chapter 5: Esthetic Try-In Appointment & Confirmation of Acceptance by Patient (5:15)
- Chapter 6: Communicating with the Dental Laboratory (1:45)
- Chapter 7: Try-in of Conventionally Produced Definitive Prosthesis & Chairside Pick-up of Housings (6:03)
- Chapter 8: Adjusting Prosthetics including Checking the Bite, Esthetics, Speech (5:19)
- Chapter 9: Choosing Inserts & Placement of the Prosthesis (4:05)
- Chapter 10: Cleaning & Maintenance Protocols with Waterjet & Regal Hygiene (4:21)
- Chapter 11: Traditional LOCATOR FIXED Case Discussion & Review (9:14)
- Chapter 12: Digital LOCATOR FIXED Case Introduction & Clinical Case Review (3:37)
- Chapter 13: Setting up the Intraoral Scanner (0:46)
- Chapter 14: Capturing Intraoral Scans & Techniques for LOCATOR FIXED (5:47)
- Chapter 15: Scanning (360 degrees) the Interim Prosthesis Outside of the Mouth (3:59)
- Chapter 16: Communicating with the Dental Laboratory (2:00)
- Chapter 17: Try-in of Digitally Produced Definitive Prosthesis & Chairside Pick-up of Housings (5:26)
- Chapter 18: Placement of the Prosthesis; Adjusting Prosthetics including Checking the Bite, Esthetics, Speech (4:08)
- Chapter 19: Patient Testimonial with Digital Process (2:05)
- Chapter 20: Digital LOCATOR FIXED Case Discussion & Review (3:42)
- Chapter 21: Course Completion & Discussing Your Over the Shoulder Experience (0:40)
- Restorative Elective 1: Restorative Products to Help Drive Success - Troy Schmedding, DDS (108:09)
- Restorative Elective 2: 25 Years of Air Abrasion – Wouldn’t Want to Practice Without It - Mark Malterud, DDS (74:45)
- Restorative Elective 3: New Innovations in Overdentures - Joseph Massad, DDS (67:07)
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FAQ
When does the course start and finish?
As soon as you want! It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish. Your course begins from the day that you purchase it, no need to wait especially if you have to get some CE done quickly!!
Note for best ZestMasters experience please complete all "required" courses prior to your in-person Las Vegas experience!
How long do I have access to the course?
How about a long time! Enrollment in the ZestAcademy ZestMasters course is good for 12 months from the day you enroll.
After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course across any and all devices you own.
Will I be able to follow-along?
Absolutely! Our course is an interactive, self-guided journey through clinically relevant techniques taught by "wet-fingered" clinicians. Included are interactive files for you to be able to work closely with the instruction given on the screen.
Can I get CE for this course?
We are proud to offer CE credits for all of our ZestAcademy courses with credits provided by AGD PACE!
After completing the course material and self-assessment, you will find additional instructions on how to receive CE credits for each course. You can also click on the "Request CE Credits" button on the bottom banner to find out more on requesting CE credits.
Note: CE credits are typically awarded at the end of the 2-day in-person course in Las Vegas. If you need CE credits immediately at the completion of the online portion as part of licensure, please e-mail us at [email protected].
