Courses

The program requires 4 hours of didactic scientific education and clinical cases review as well as additional 3 hours of hands-on simulation with actual bone specimens and simulation models.

This course teaches the clinical Versatility of Osseodensification.

Compaction Autografting technique
Review Densification Guide for any implant system
Site optimization utilizing the Bur to increase Implant Stability
Sub-Crestal Sinus Autografting, Lateral Ridge Expansion, Immediate Implant Placement, Guided Expansion Graft Procedures
Densify After Cut (DAC) Protocol

Learning Objectives:

Review biomechanical, histological, and long-term clinical evidence of Osseodensification
Learn and practice the Clinical Versatility of Osseodensification:
- Sub-Crestal Sinus Lift
- Lateral Ridge Expansion
- Immediate Implant Placement with OD
- Guided Expansion Graft (2-Stage Approach)
- Molar Septum Expansion with Immediate Implant Placement
How can we preserve bone, plastically expand it, and enhance its strength in a controlled method
The effect of Osseodensification on implanttotal stability development for early and immediate loading
Risk assessment and avoiding complications
Hands-on practical training utilizing actual bone specimens and simulation models

Salah Huwais, DDS

Participants Feedback:

“The hands-on practice solves all possible doubts of the theory.”
-Dr. A Farnos

“Will make implant results more predictable…excellent presentation, the best course I have taken.”
-Dr. M Allen

“The didactic learning and hands on were very helpful. Gave me the knowledge and confidence to do simple osseodensification, ridge expansion, and sinus lift.”
-Dr. Daniel Dela Cruz

“All aspects of this course were very good and applicable to improve my technique.”
-Dr. Greg Calloway

“This technique is truly a game changer for implant dentistry.”
– Dr. John Lucia

“Excellent course, I wouldn’t change a thing! ”
– Dr. Austin Hoffner

“Concise and clinically relevant information and guidance for implant techniques….excellent knowledge of science and application”
– Dr. Jason Sheilch

“The passion and knowledge of Dr Huwais was exceptional. The step-by-step protocol for each procedure and biology behind each technique made learning enjoyable.”
– Dr. Ira Levenson

“Drilling protocols and use of technique….clear explanations and excellent use of audio visuals.”
– Dr Braulio Ulloa

“Hands-on gained heptic feedback…. clear and concise instructions, very organized.”
– Dr. Benjamin Chang

“The lecutre was excellent with great reference to the documentation… the best i can remember.”
– Dr. Mark L Davis

“Step by Step protocol for each procedure and biology was helpful….Passion and Knowledge was exceptional. Made learning enjoyable”
– Dr. Ira Levenson

“Great protocols mixed with clinical pearls…..Dr H welcomed questions and shared his clinical experience.”
– Dr. M Cannavo

“This course gave me the knowledge and consideration to the advancement and predictability of taking implants to a higher level.”
-Dr. Jerame Hafen

“Great balance between lecture and participation.”
-Dr. Michael Stlaurent

“The course introduced me to new techniques, it opened up options and possibilities for implants.”
– Dr. Kurt Laemmer

“Wonderful program, highly recommended, great explanations and passion for subject”
– Dr. Elizabeth Nesmith

“It was great to have this training opportunity! I loved every minute of it. Great content and an amazing lecture and hands on. Thank you Dr Huwais and team, you guys are the best! ”
– Dr. Maria Dauri

“Evidence based course and literature with great energy.”
– Dr Arianna Damian Yeh

“The personal attention with the hands on portion to refine the hands-on technique.”
– Dr Alexander Villar

“Details on proper use of procedures…. enthusiasm, expertise, clear procdure lists with good hands on exercises.”
– Dr Bruce Kennedy

“Realistic expectations while backing up histology that has these procedures is a game changes… he is a class of his own!”
– Dr. Tatiana DelMoral

“Helping identifying different clinical scenarios & having proper protocols… Dr Huwais is very enthusiastic & knowledgeable!”
– Dr. Oliveira

“One of the best instructors I have seen. I didn’t feel bored at all!”
– Dr. Sidhu

“Great lecturer, very passionate and enthusiastic! The sinus lift protocol, I will be able to use every day.”
– Dr. Salem

“The protocols were very clear & practicing on the model was very helpful. He was very easy to understand.”
– Dr. Ranjattan

Advanced Osseodensification Level II

Location 1:
The Summit 205 N. Michigan Ave 10th Floor
Chicago, IL 60601

2025 Course Dates

February 15 / Scottsdale, AZ - Register Now

September 6 / Chicago, IL - Register Now

Advanced Osseodensification Level II Course

CE Credits Hours: Total 7 Hours
1-Day Hands-on Course

Prerequisite for this course is Osseodensification Level 1

This whole-day training will minimize the learning curve and help understand the science behind Osseodensification.

Didactic Scientific learning and Hands-on Practical Training.

The program requires 4 hours of didactic scientific education and clinical cases review as well as additional 3 hours of hands-on practical training with simulation models.
This course teaches the advanced clinical Versatility of Osseodensification utilizing the Densah® Bur Technology.

Learning Objectives:

Review the scientific evidence of Osseodensification and its clinical protocols.
It will teach in an in-depth hands-on format the advanced Osseodensification Clinical Protocols utilizing actual bone specimen and Clinical simulated models to perform the following procedures:
- Advanced Plastic Ridge Expansion
- Maxillary Sinus Perforation Management
- Advanced Molar Immediate Implant Placement with Osseodensification
- Guided Expansion Graft
- Sub-Crestal Sinus Autografting complications managements.
- The Crestal-Window sinus grafting approach.
Course participants are encouraged to bring and present their cases to review and treatment plan
What can go wrong with case examples

Salah Huwais, DDS

Samvel Bleyan, DDS

Ziv Mazor, DMD

Nelson R. Pinto, DDS

Participants Feedback:

“Clear explanations, step by step instructions, and standardized protocols make predictable outcomes”
– Dr. Vu Bui

“Evidence based, excellent teacher.”
– Dr. Arianna Damian Yeh

“Everything was great… Structure of the program is well designed and executed.”
– Dr. Braulio Ulloa

“Out of the box subjects….Everyone is an outstanding clinician.”
– Dr. Aref El Natour

Full Arch Same Day Restoration

Full Arch Rehabilitation Incorporating Root Form, Zygoma, and Pterygoid Implants

Location:
The Summit
205 N. Michigan Ave 10th Floor
Chicago, IL 60601

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CE Credits Hours: Total 19 Hours
3-Day Hands-on Course (8 a.m. – 5 p.m. per day)

Prerequisite for this course is Osseodensification Level 1

Learning Objectives:

Identify & understand:

Appropriate Case Selection
Diagnosis and Treatment planning •Same Day treatment protocol
Advantages (immediate function, cost saving, patient satisfaction, treatment acceptance)
The Surgical Technique of site specific implants including Co-Axis , MAX, Pterygoids & Zygomatic implants with the use of Osseodensification in order to optimize the case with primary stability for immediate loading
The ZAGA concept
Zygomatic Treatment Planning & surgical modalities
Zygomatic Implant Site Development and Instrumentation
Utilizing Osseodensification to densify/preserve remaining bone & sinus membrane integrity
The Innovative SameDay Prosthodontic Protocol with one abutment one time concept characterized by its simplicity to increase patient acceptance

Hands-on Traning:

For the Hands-on practical training participants will utilize 2 simulation models:

Surgical Hands-on utilizing a Versah® All-on-X simulation model with extractable teeth
Surgical Hands-on utilizing a real case Versah® Zygo simulation model placing 1 Zygo implant on each side ( ZAGA 3 & ZAGA 4 )

Costa Nicolopoulos, BDS, FFD

Petros Yuvanoglu, DMD

Participants Feedback:

“Great Hands on and applicable knowledge.”

“Excellent surgeon and prosthodontist.”

“Knowledge energy and personalities.”

“Complete paradigm shift from hybrid technique…a dynamic course!”

Hard Tissue Augmentation

Seats are limited!

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Contemporary Ridge Augmentation: Lasso GBR & Osseodensification Protocols

Rodrigo Neiva, DDS, MS

CE Credits Hours: Total 7 Hours
Hands-on Course

Learning Objectives:

Rationale for new materials and techniques
Advantages and disadvantages
Flap management
Bone instrumentation for maximum tissue preservation
Material selection based on material properties and features
Implant selection based on site-specific design

Guided Bone Regeneration Surgical Modalities

Howard Gluckman, BDS, MChD, PhD

CE Credits Hours: Total 7 Hours
(3 hrs Lecture – 4 hrs Participation)

Prerequisite for this course is Osseodensification Level 1

Course Description (one-day hands-on course)

Abstract Reconstruction of the oral supporting tissues lost by disease or trauma is essential to tooth replacement with dental implant therapy.

Learning Objectives:

Autogenous bone achieves the best bone quality and quantity within the shortest period of time
The bone that is built, is packed with collagen that can be further developed by the use of Osseodensification
The use of gold standard autogenous bone in the split bone block technique to repair simple and complex defects in the aesthetic zone. Including hands-on training
Hands-on practical training utilizing actual pigs jaws

Rodrigo Neiva, DDS, MS

Howard Gluckman, BDS, MChD, PhD

Participants Feedback:

“Clarity with methods and rationale….tips and tricks for each step is extremely clear.”

– Dr. Kadri Hazeka

“Hands on with Individual Instruction…World Class.”

– Dr. Grant Pitt

“Excellent Instructor! Contents were relevant, I will be able to use the technique in my clinical practice right away.”

– Dr. Buhm Sohn

“Ability to teach and come down to the students level…He is Great.”

– Dr. Brian Kynaston

“Detail-oriented, step by step instructions of evidenced-based content.”

– Dr. Hsin-Chiang Lee

Soft Tissue Augmentation

Seats are limited!

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Contemporary Strategies for Soft Tissue Development

Rodrigo Neiva, DDS, MS

CE Credits Hours: Total 7 Hours
Hands-on Course

New Ridge augmentation treatment options and materials have been introduced to Periodontics and Implant Dentistry in recent years. The aim of this didactic and hands-on course is to discuss possible advantages, disadvantages, and realistic short – and long-term expectations of these new techniques and materials.

Learning Objectives:

Principles of flap management
Strategies to optimize autologous soft tissue harvesting
Rationale for new materials and techniques
Advantages and disadvantages
Suturing techniques for predictable outcomes

Creating Ideal Soft Tissue Around Implants

Howard Gluckman, BDS, MChD, PhD

CE Credits Hours: Total 7 Hours
1-Day Hands-on Course

Prerequisite for this course is Osseodensification Level 1

Soft tissue is one of the most important aspects of implant therapy.  It not only creates a functional barrier against the bacterial challenges but also protects the bone from resorption. It is a critical part of successful aesthetic treatment.

Learning Objectives:

Treatment planning
Soft tissue manipulation to achieve predictable outcomes
Review several techniques in order to maximize both functional and aesthetical results
We will review practical tips on all aspects of soft tissue management, which you can take back to your practice
Hands-on practical training utilizing actual pigs jaws

Rodrigo Neiva, DDS, MS

Howard Gluckman, BDS, MChD, PhD

Participants Feedback:

“Fantastic Speaker, excellent explanations and made us feel welcome to ask questions….very engaging presentation. ”
– Dr. Bradley Lander

“The instructor has knowledge, experience, and passion for teaching. “

– Dr. Matt Edwards

“Fantastic Speaker, excellent explanations…very approachable. “

– Dr. Bradley Lander

“Dr Gluckman has knowledge and experience as well as an obvious passion for teaching.”

– Dr. Matt Edwards

“He shows the fine clinical details and redefines the preservation of hard tissue.”

– Dr. Buhm Sohn

“Every topic and case presentation was ver detailed and well explained… his engagement with the participants was great.”

– Dr. Albert Robles

“The interactivity and stepwise approach to the practical work.”

– Dr. ASean Mojaver

“Great Demonstration to be able to walk us through real clinical dentistry.”

– Dr. Jason Poon

“Knowledgeable and concise… Relating procedures to real world applicability and challenges.”

– Dr. Nicole McKee

Guided Surgery

Digital Guided Surgery with Osseodensification

Location:
The Summit
205 N. Michigan Ave 10th Floor
Chicago, IL 60601

April 12, 2025 / Chicago, IL - Register Now

October 4, 2025 / Chicago, IL - Register Now

Digital Guided Surgery with Osseodensification

Dr. Arndt Guentsch

CE Credits Hours: Total 7 Hours
1-Day Hands-on Course

Prerequisite for this course is Osseodensification Level 1

This course will address in detail the digital planning utilizing the C-Guide Concept and the utilization of Osseodensification in guided surgery.

Learning Objectives:

Digital workflows in implant dentistry
Utilizing virtual implant planning for predictable outcomes
Do’s and don’ts in treatment planning and execution
Step by step use of the Versah® Guided Surgery System
Hands-on training using the Versah® Guided Surgery System for different indications on simulation models
1:1 planning session with Dr. Guentsch

Arndt Guentsch, DMD, PhD, MHBA, MS

Participants Feedback:

“Very practical combining the best of the Versah Burs and guided Surgery”
-Dr. Jennifer Taschner, Periodontist

“Videos were very helpful; Dr. Guentsch was a very engaging speaker, and very knowledgeable.”
-Dr. N Soldatos

“The hands-on were very beneficial and tied into the lecture. Very personable and down to earth.”
-Dr. D Veneman

“Simplification of Versah® Guided System. It gives providers a working knowledge in using the guided implant system for just about any situation.”
-Dr. Richard C. Adams

“I’m an experienced guided surgeon – I can now incorporate Versah Burs into my armementarium”
– Dr. Michael Toms

“Dr. Guentsch explained things clearly and backed everything with evidence.”

“He did a great job, great research, videos were really helpful.”
-Dr. Paul Koch, General Dentist

“The video loop while the instructor explained the hands-on segments were very helpful. Dr. Guentsch was very enthusiastic and brings personal experience with connecting with the group…”
-Dr. H Leghuel

“I enjoyed the lecture and the hands-on split up after each section of the explanation, he was approachable and very knowledgeable.”
-Dr. A Heydari

“Dr. Guentsch was excellent – clear and able to answer questions well. It was helpful to get a grasp of all components of the guided surgery kit.”
-Dr. C Diederich

“Well organized, great speaker. Will be able to use a lot of knowledge I gained today right away. I sure learned a lot of new pearls!”
– Dr. Winston Wing

“Multiple case videos, lots of hands on = great!”

“Understanding the Guided free-hand vs Fully Guided and different protocols… Dr. Guentsch is very knowledgeable and organized, a great instructor.”
– Dr. Abdu

“Crestal sinus lift protocol review is very helpful and, it will change how I do the surgery from now on! The instructor is excellent!”
– Dr. Chan

Partial Extraction Therapy

Spot Drilling Protocol for Partial Extraction Therapy

Seats are limited!

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Spot Drilling Protocol for Partial Extraction Therapy
Synergy of Partial Extraction Therapy with Osseodensification

Charles Schwimer, DMD

CE Credits Hours: Total 7 Hours
1-Day Hands-on Course

Prerequisite for this course is Osseodensification Level 1

SPOT(Selective Preservation of Tooth) Drilling Protocol is a precise and reproducible tooth guided technique to optimize Partial Extraction Therapy.

Reverse engineered diagnostics and unique instrumentation combine the benefits of Osseodensification and Partial Extraction Therapy to improve primary implant stability and early healing.

Key elements include understanding and implementation of:

Learning Objectives:

• Independent trajectory management of root canal apex removal and implant osteotomy
• Distinctive implant / restorative zones.
• Autografting of Dentin / Bone through innovative use of Burs in both forward and reverse.
• Hands on SPOT training for anterior and posterior teeth will be performed on simulation models.

Partial Extraction Therapy (PET)

Howard Gluckman, BDS, MChD, PhD

CE Credits Hours: Total 7 Hours
1-Day Hands-on Course

Prerequisite for this course is Osseodensification Level 1

The loss of teeth will lead to resorption of the buccal plate with its resultant need for extensive augmentative procedures (both bone and soft tissue) as well as the risk of poor long term aesthetic stability.

Learning Objectives:

• Partial Extraction Therapy (PET) Techniques
• Discuss how to maintain the buccal bone plate to prevent the collapse of the alveolar bone creating ideal soft tissue
• This lecture and hands-on will take you through the different options of immediate implant placement including the PET step-by-step protocol
• Hands-on practical training utilizing simulation models