IN-PERSON, hands-on & HYBRID COURSEs
calendar 2024-2025
Unless otherwise stated, these courses will be held in person at McGill University, Faculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences, Undergraduate Clinic.
For hands-on workshops, please bring your protective eyewear or loupes. Lunchboxes are served for full-day courses.
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In-Person Lecture, Hands-On Workshop
January 18, 2025 | 8:30 am to 4:30 pm ET
Novel approaches to soft tissue grafting at implant sites
The present lecture will focus on contemporary and novel techniques to enhance soft tissue phenotype at implant sites, and to prevent and manage implant soft tissue complications. The use of autogenous grafts, substitutes, and the role of the implant prosthetic components will be discussed in details.
Workshop : Soft tissue augmentation with the strip graft technique; Prosthetic-Surgical approach for the correction of an anterior implant with esthetic complication; Augmentation with connective tissue graft and collagen matrix
Speaker(s):
Credits:
AM Lecture ONLY:
ODQ CEU: 4 | CERP CEU: 4
Full-Day Hands-On Workshop:
ODQ CEU: 10 | CERP CEU: 7
Hands-On Workshop, In-Person Lecture, Online Modules
January 25 – April 12, 2025 | 8:30 am to 4:00 pm ET
Diagnosis, Prevention & Management of Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD)
This course provides a foundational understanding of the temporomandibular muscle and joint (TMJ) anatomy, structure, function, and common TMDs and orofacial pain evaluation. It offers evidence-based treatment options aimed at alleviating TMD pain and dysfunction. The clinical approach shifts from procedure-based dentistry to diagnosis-based staged care, aligning with the medical model. Participants learn interdisciplinary care concepts, including intra-oral splints, physical therapy, pharmacotherapy, and self-care, along with risk assessment and medical screening tools. The course also covers pain mechanisms, TMD progression, and prevention techniques.
Speaker(s):
Zovinar Der Khatchadourian, DDS
Credits:
Online Modules & Hands-On Workshop:
ODQ CEU: 61 | CERP CEU: 52
Hands-On Workshop, In-Person Lecture
Jan 31 - Feb 2, 2025 | 8:30 am to 4:00 pm ET
Cone-Beam Computed Tomography in Dental Practice
Radiology, especially with the advent of Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT), is pivotal in dentistry for diagnosis and treatment planning. This course educates practitioners on CBCT use. Friday covers CBCT principles, while Saturday offers hands-on training on CBCT scans and 3D image interpretation.
This course meets the requirements set out by the Order des dentistes du Quebec (ODQ) for use of CBCT as well as qualifies as a Category 2 course by the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario (RCDSO)
Speaker(s):
Didem Dagdeviren, DDS, MSc, PhD, ABOMR, FRCD(c)
Credits:
Small Field only (Friday and Saturday):
ODQ CEU: 15 | CERP CEU: 11
Small & Large Field (Friday to Sunday):
ODQ CEU: 30 | CERP CEU: 19.5
Hands-On Workshop, In-Person Lecture
February 15 and March 15, 2025 | 8:30 am to 4:30 pm ET
Periodontal Surgical Therapy: Osseous Resective Surgery & Mucogingival Surgical Therapy
The course's first day will guide participants through osseous resective surgical therapies in periodontics. After an introduction and pre-surgical assessment, the focus will be on suturing techniques, mandibular crown lengthening, and maxillary pocket reduction, emphasizing palatal flap reflection and the distal wedge procedure, with hands-on practice on pig jaws.
On the second day, participants will delve into mucogingival surgical therapies in periodontics, starting with an introduction and pre-surgical assessment. Hands-on practice on pig jaws will encompass gingival grafts, root coverage for single and multiple tooth recessions, and the use of various grafts.
Speaker(s):
Sam Malkinson, DMD, Cert Perio, Dip ABP, FRCD(c)
Credits:
Hands-On Workshop (1 day):
ODQ CEU: 12.5 | CERP CEU: 7
Hands-On Workshop (2 days):
ODQ CEU: 25 | CERP CEU: 14
In-Person Lecture, Hands-On Workshop
April 5, 2025 | 9:00 am to 4:00 pm ET
Improving clinical outcomes of implant site preparation through ridge preservation and optimizing biomaterial combinations: A Didactic and Hands-on Course
This course focuses on evidence-based approaches to improve esthetic and functional outcomes in implant rehabilitations, emphasizing prosthetically driven treatments. It addresses challenges in bone availability and offers surgical techniques for bone preservation and reconstruction. Participants will learn about using natural and synthetic biomaterials, bone graft materials, and barrier membranes for implant site preparation. The hands-on portion will teach practical skills in handling these materials and performing suturing techniques for various surgical methods.
Speaker(s):
Zeeshan Sheikh, Dip.Dh, BDS, MSc, M.Perio, PhD, FRCDC, Dip-ABP
Credits:
Full-Day Hands-On Workshop:
ODQ CEU: 10 | CERP CEU: 7
In-Person Lecture
April 26, 2025 & May 3, 2025 | 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.ET
Leadership in Dentistry
This two-day in-person course addresses the lack of business and management training in dental school by equipping dentists with essential leadership skills tailored to the dental profession. Participants will learn to build their dream practice and team, focusing on vision, mission, core values, and effective HR management. The course covers defining leadership in dental settings, time management, creating systems and goals, and standing out in the competitive dental market. Additionally, it emphasizes personal growth, habit formation, and continuous self-improvement. Led by experienced dentists, the course combines theoretical knowledge with practical application to empower dentists to lead confidently, drive practice growth, and excel in patient care.
Speaker(s):
Thu Nguyen, DDS
Roxane Katiya, DMD, AEGD
Credits:
In-person Lecture (2 days):
ODQ CEU: 14 | CERP CEU: 14