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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Hands-On Workshop, In-Person Lecture
Septembre 13-14, 2024 et Novembre 15-16, 2024 | 8:00 - 16:30 ET
Formation Avancée en Apnée du Sommeil
Modules 3 et 4: Cette formation se veut une formation complète et adéquate qui permettra aux dentistes participants d’acquérir des compétences, des connaissances et des habilités afin de dépister et traiter des patients souffrant d’apnée obstructive du sommeil ou de ronflement à l’aide d’appareils dentaires.
Après avoir suivi le module 2 au JDIQ, la deuxieme session permettra aux participants d’approfondir leurs compétences et leurs connaissances tout en développant leurs habiletés techniques lors de la fabrication d’orthèses dentaires. Les participants passeront donc par toutes les étapes de fabrication de l’orthèse, soit du choix de celle-ci au premier rendez-vous allant jusqu’à la mise en bouche et les rendez-vous de contrôle et du contrôle des effets secondaires à court, moyen et long terme.
Speaker(s):
Gilles Lavigne DMD, MSc, PhD; Jean-Patrick Arcache DMD; Julia Cohen Levy DDS, MSc, PhD; Jean Poirier DMD, FRCD(c); Jean-Philippe Vézina MD; Jean-François Masse DMD; Luc Gauthier DMD, MSc
Credits:
Modules 3 & 4: Crédits ODQ 33 / Crédits ADA Cerp 29
Modules 3: Crédits ODQ 19 / Crédits ADA Cerp 15
Modules 4: Crédits ODQ 14 / Crédits ADA Cerp 14
In-Person Lecture
October 26, 2024 | 9:00 am to 11:30 am ET
Introduction to Applied Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Health and Oral Health Care
This introductory course introduces dental professionals to the rapidly evolving field of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its applications in health and oral care. It covers fundamental AI concepts, including machine learning and deep learning, with practical examples such as AI-driven diagnostics, personalized treatments, and robotic-assisted procedures. No prior AI knowledge is required, and the focus is on practical applications in dental and healthcare settings.
Speaker(s):
Samira Abbasgholizadeh-Rahimi, BEng, PhD
Credits:
In-person Lecture (2 hours):
ODQ CEU: 2 | CERP CEU: 2
Hands-On Workshop, In-Person Lecture
October 26, 2024 | 8:30 am to 4:30 pm ET
The Bioclear Method and conservative solutions for Anterior Esthetic Dilemmas
In this full-day hands-on session, you will be introduced to the benefits of Bioclear, practice techniques on soft-tissue dentiforms, and come away with the basic skills and understanding needed as a precursor to performing the Bioclear Method for your patients.
🦷 Learn how to close black triangles and diastemata and how to treat peg laterals.
Speaker(s):
Taras Konanec, DDS
Credits:
Full-Day Hands-On Workshop:
ODQ CEU: 14 | CERP CEU: 7
Hands-On Workshop, In-Person Lecture, Toronto ON
Nov 8-10, 2024 | 8:30 am to 4:30 pm ET
Small Field-of-View Cone Beam Computed Tomography: A Hands-on Course in Technique and Interpretation (in Toronto, ON)
For general dentists and dental specialists alike, the emerging world of three-dimensional imaging can be an exciting, but overwhelming venture. Incorporating this technology into the dental practice can prove to be a challenge, yet it can reward the practitioner with the advantages of visualizing regions of interest without distortion or superimposed anatomical structures.
This three-day cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) certification course will include a didactic portion and a hands-on clinical portion that utilizes the CBCT in The Bloor Clinic Dental Specialty Group in Toronto, Ontario.
Speaker(s):
Meredith Brownlee, BSC, DMD, MDS (OMFR), FRCDC, Dip. ABOMR
Idris Elbakri, PhD, MCCPM
Ingvar A. J. Fife, Ph.D., CRadP, CSci, MIPEM
Credits:
3-day Lecture + Hands-on Workshop:
ODQ: 27 CE Units / ADA CERP: 21 CE Units
This course is considered a Category 2 course by the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario with 21 CE units.
In-Person Lecture, Hands-On Workshop
November 23, 2024 | 8:30 am to 4:30 pm ET
Modern Concepts in Clinical Endodontics
This one-day, in-person course on November 23, 2024, led by Drs. Marina Braniste and Gilbert Thellend-Gauthier, delves into the latest advancements in minimally invasive endodontic treatments. Combining lectures and hands-on workshops, participants will explore techniques to preserve dental hard tissues, enhance root canal disinfection, and manage complex pulpal anatomy. The course includes practical sessions on innovative file systems, irrigation optimization, and both radicular and permanent obturation methods. Attendees will gain valuable insights and skills to improve the quality and outcomes of their root canal treatments.
Speaker(s):
Marina Braniste, DMD, MS, FRCD(C)
Gilbert Thellend-Gauthier, DMD, MS
Credits:
Full-Day Hands-On Workshop:
ODQ CEU: 9.5 | CERP CEU: 7
In-Person Lecture
Wed, November 27, 2024 | 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm ET
Demystifying the TMJ: Orthodontics & Surgery in the management of the degenerating joint
Join us for an in-depth exploration of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disease and its intersection with orthodontics and maxillo-facial surgery.
This lecture is designed for dentists and specialists who seek a comprehensive understanding of conservative and surgical treatment options for patients with degenerative TMJ conditions.
Speaker(s):
Sina Hashemi DMD, MD,CM, FRCD(C), Dip. ABOMS
Julia Cohen Levy DDS, MSc, PhD
Credits:
2-hour Lecture:
ODQ CEU: 2 | CERP CEU: 2
Hands-On Workshop, Mentorship, Live Patient Surgeries
Nov 30, 2024 – May 10, 2025 | 8:30 am to 4:30 pm ET
Cutting-Edge Implantology Mini-Residency: Hands-On Training with Live Patient Surgeries
The course guides participants from initial data collection to implant placement and temporization. Master the art of precise implant treatment planning and placement utilizing digital technology and workflows to achieve success. Understanding the concepts of freehand surgery, partially guided surgery and deep dive into guided implant surgery, understanding bone and gum biotypes and their relationship with aesthetic reconstructions, especially.
This is an intermediate training course. Participants must have basic surgical experience. Single implant placement and/or Maxillary 3-unit bridge (incorporating premolar) with aesthetic considerations. Didactic and clinical instruction, Live patient experience performed by participants, demo instruction on patient models, pig mandible and use of the SIM lab.
Speaker(s):
Nathalie Criton, DDS, Post.Grad. Dipl. CS of TCD, EIRE; ISCD CEREC
Credits:
4-day Lecture + Hands-on Workshop + Live Patient Surgeries:
ODQ: 48.5 CE Units / ADA CERP: 32 CE Units
Online Modules & Hands-on Workshop, Hands-On Workshop
December 15, 2024 – 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
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
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 at McGill Faculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences, 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: 9 | CERP CEU: 6
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