Patient selection criteria for implant prosthodontics and case suitability assessment. Developing restoratively-driven treatment plans. Reviewing latest scientific concepts in osseointegration and surgical protocols. Techniques for creating and converting radiographic guides into surgical guides. Introduction to digital workflow in implant surgery and restoration planning.

Practice with customized models to understand basic implant surgical tools. Guided learning on laboratory steps and pre-planning requirements. Step-by-step guidance on safe and predictable guided surgical protocol. Practical sessions on surgical techniques, incisions, suturing, drilling, and anesthesia using models and porcine mandibles. Understanding and preparation of implant consent forms.

Understanding criteria for selecting suitable dental implant patients. Confident application of a comprehensive implant treatment planning system. Creation of surgical guides both digitally and conventionally. Development of a consent form tailored for implant surgery. Mastery of surgical and restorative components within the Straumann system.

Patient selection criteria for implant prosthodontics and case suitability assessment. Developing restoratively-driven treatment plans. Reviewing latest scientific concepts in osseointegration and surgical protocols. Techniques for creating and converting radiographic guides into surgical guides. Introduction to digital workflow in implant surgery and restoration planning.

Practice with customized models to understand basic implant surgical tools. Guided learning on laboratory steps and pre-planning requirements. Step-by-step guidance on safe and predictable guided surgical protocol. Practical sessions on surgical techniques, incisions, suturing, drilling, and anesthesia using models and porcine mandibles. Understanding and preparation of implant consent forms.

Understanding criteria for selecting suitable dental implant patients. Confident application of a comprehensive implant treatment planning system. Creation of surgical guides both digitally and conventionally. Development of a consent form tailored for implant surgery. Mastery of surgical and restorative components within the Straumann system.

Detailed review of patient case specifics, including CT scans, surgical guide, and procedure steps. Simulation of patient surgery on casts and guided surgery steps through video analysis. Management of post-operative complications using pharmacology and corrective techniques. Review and provision of post-operative instructions for patient restoration in Module III.

Operatory setup and sterilization protocols, explained and practiced. Hands-on live surgery experience under CAAD specialist supervision. Rehearsal of patient’s live surgery with faculty guidance. Participation in a minimum of two live implant surgeries.

Proficiency in setting up and turning over a sterile operatory room. Completion of implant surgeries under faculty supervision. Understanding workflow for guided surgery and its variations. Creation of post-operative instruction sheet and case review with faculty. Access to flow sheets and checklists for pre, post, and surgical procedures.

Detailed step-by-step procedural guidance for restorative processes. Comparison of various impression-making methods. Understanding implant occlusion and material selection. Reinforcing proper communication and understanding of lab requirements. Review of the Straumann abutment range and their indications for use in different cases.

Review accuracy in impression techniques. Designing functional and aesthetic provisional restorations. Practicing the role of provisionals in soft-tissue development. Step-by-step review of final implant restoration's delivery and insertion. Special attention will be given to correct cementation procedures, fit checking, restorative adjustments, screw torques, and post-insertion procedures, including maintenance.

Know the advantages and disadvantages of various impression methods. Be able to troubleshoot restorative failures. Create a digital design process for provisional and final restorations. Understand the role of prosthetics design in soft tissue esthetics. Know different types of occlusal design for implant crowns and abutment selection. Differentiate between cement-retained and screw-retained crowns. Know all the steps for final delivery of implant crowns.

Detailed step-by-step procedural guidance for restorative processes. Comparison of various impression-making methods. Understanding implant occlusion and material selection. Reinforcing proper communication and understanding of lab requirements. Review of the Straumann abutment range and their indications for use in different cases.

Review accuracy in impression techniques. Designing functional and aesthetic provisional restorations. Practicing the role of provisionals in soft-tissue development. Step-by-step review of final implant restoration's delivery and insertion. Special attention will be given to correct cementation procedures, fit checking, restorative adjustments, screw torques, and post-insertion procedures, including maintenance.

Know the advantages and disadvantages of various impression methods. Be able to troubleshoot restorative failures. Create a digital design process for provisional and final restorations. Understand the role of prosthetics design in soft tissue esthetics. Know different types of occlusal design for implant crowns and abutment selection. Differentiate between cement-retained and screw-retained crowns. Know all the steps for final delivery of implant crowns.

Implant Residency Program

This program ensures a comprehensive learning experience, integrating theory with practical application to equip participants with proficient implant dentistry skills. You will also have the opportunity to work with a multidisciplinary team of certified specialists in oral surgery and prosthodontics.

Module 1

Introduction to Implant Surgery and Treatment Planning. (Hands-on)

Module 2

Live Implant Surgery and
Model Surgery Course

Module 3

Restorative Implant Course.
(Hands-on)

Program Structure

Each module takes 3 days (8 hours per day) to complete. Covering everything from patient selection and treatment planning to safe implant surgery practices and comprehensive patient restorations.

Learning Approach

Courses follow a visual lecture format, reinforced by video demonstrations and hands-on exercises. The modules follow a logical clinical workflow that mirrors patient-doctor interactions, fostering the development of confident implantology skills under the expert guidance of our faculty.

Modules

Days

Hours

Entire program ( modules 1, 2 & 3)

$13,500

Early Bird Promo

Ends Aug 1, 2025

$14,800

Regular Price

6 equal monthly payments of $2,250

Special ends August 1, 2025. After that, Tuition will be $14,800 split into 4 equal monthly payments of $3,700.

Program Structure

Each module takes 3 days (8 hours per day) to complete. Covering everything from patient selection and treatment planning to safe implant surgery practices and comprehensive patient restorations.

Learning Approach

Modules

Days

Hours

Entire program ( modules 1, 2 & 3)

$14,800

6 equal monthly payments of $3,700

Module I

Introduction to Implant Surgery and Treatment Planning. (Hands-on)

For module 1 only

$6,300

Early Bird Promo

Ends October 1, 2025

$7,000

Regular Price

Entire program

$13,500

Early Bird Promo

Ends October 1, 2025

Date:

November 7th – 9th 2025

Location:

ATSSL Cadaver Lab,
3330 Hospital Dr NW, Calgary, AB T2N 4N1
UNICE Lab,
233 Mayland Pl NE, Calgary, AB T2E 7Z8

This module provides a comprehensive foundation in implant dentistry, emphasizing critical planning steps and surgical protocols for safe and effective implant placement. Ideal for beginners or those seeking a thorough understanding before proceeding to Module II.

Key Focus

Patient selection criteria for implant prosthodontics and case suitability assessment.
Developing restoratively-driven treatment plans.
Reviewing latest scientific concepts in osseointegration and surgical protocols.
Techniques for creating and converting radiographic guides into surgical guides.
Introduction to digital workflow in implant surgery and restoration planning.

Hands-On Experience

Practice with customized models to understand basic implant surgical tools.
Guided learning on laboratory steps and pre-planning requirements.
Step-by-step guidance on safe and predictable guided surgical protocol.
Practical sessions on surgical techniques, incisions, suturing, drilling, and anesthesia using models and porcine mandibles.
Understanding and preparation of implant consent forms.

Learning Outcomes

Understanding criteria for selecting suitable dental implant patients.
Confident application of a comprehensive implant treatment planning system.
Creation of surgical guides both digitally and conventionally.
Development of a consent form tailored for implant surgery.
Mastery of surgical and restorative components within the Straumann system.

Module I

Introduction to Implant Surgery and Treatment Planning. (Hands-on)

For module 1 only

$7,000

Entire program

$14,800

Date:

November 7th – 9th 2025

Location:

ATSSL Cadaver Lab,
3330 Hospital Dr NW, Calgary, AB T2N 4N1
UNICE Lab,
233 Mayland Pl NE, Calgary, AB T2E 7Z8

Key Focus

Patient selection criteria for implant prosthodontics and case suitability assessment.
Developing restoratively-driven treatment plans.
Reviewing latest scientific concepts in osseointegration and surgical protocols.
Techniques for creating and converting radiographic guides into surgical guides.
Introduction to digital workflow in implant surgery and restoration planning.

Hands-On Experience

Practice with customized models to understand basic implant surgical tools.
Guided learning on laboratory steps and pre-planning requirements.
Step-by-step guidance on safe and predictable guided surgical protocol.
Practical sessions on surgical techniques, incisions, suturing, drilling, and anesthesia using models and porcine mandibles.
Understanding and preparation of implant consent forms.

Learning Outcomes

Understanding criteria for selecting suitable dental implant patients.
Confident application of a comprehensive implant treatment planning system.
Creation of surgical guides both digitally and conventionally.
Development of a consent form tailored for implant surgery.
Mastery of surgical and restorative components within the Straumann system.

Module II

Live Implant Surgery and Model Surgery Course

Can only be taken as part of the complete Implant Residency Program.
Please consult the full program pricing here.

Date:

Jan 30th – Feb 1st, 2026

Location:

South Calgary Oral Surgery,
10201 Southport Rd SW #10125, Calgary, AB T2W 4X9

This module delves deeper into individual patient cases, focusing on CT scan analysis, surgical steps, guided surgery, and drilling protocols.

Key Focus

Detailed review of patient case specifics, including CT scans, surgical guide, and procedure steps.
Simulation of patient surgery on casts and guided surgery steps through video analysis.
Management of post-operative complications using pharmacology and corrective techniques.
Review and provision of post-operative instructions for patient restoration in Module III.

Hands-On Experience

Operatory setup and sterilization protocols, explained and practiced.
Hands-on live surgery experience under CAAD specialist supervision.
Rehearsal of patient’s live surgery with faculty guidance.
Participation in a minimum of two live implant surgeries.

Learning Outcomes

Proficiency in setting up and turning over a sterile operatory room.
Completion of implant surgeries under faculty supervision.
Understanding workflow for guided surgery and its variations.
Creation of post-operative instruction sheet and case review with faculty.
Access to flow sheets and checklists for pre, post, and surgical procedures.

Module III

Restorative Implant Course. (Hands-on)

For modules 3 only

$6,000

Early Bird Promo

Ends Feb 1, 2026

$6,500

Regular Price

Entire program

$13,500

Early Bird Promo

Ends Feb 1, 2026

Date:

April 17th & May 1st – 2nd 2026

Location:

UNICE Dental Lab,
233 Mayland Pl NE, Calgary, AB T2E 7Z8

This is a great hands-on course that reviews all the steps in taking impressions, making provisionals and delivering your final crowns. This module is suitable as a standalone option for individuals solely focused on implant restoration with minimal surgical involvement.

Key Focus

Detailed step-by-step procedural guidance for restorative processes.
Comparison of various impression-making methods.
Understanding implant occlusion and material selection.
Reinforcing proper communication and understanding of lab requirements.
Review of the Straumann abutment range and their indications for use in different cases.

Hands-On Experience

Review accuracy in impression techniques.
Designing functional and aesthetic provisional restorations.
Practicing the role of provisionals in soft-tissue development.
Step-by-step review of final implant restoration's delivery and insertion.
Special attention will be given to correct cementation procedures, fit checking, restorative adjustments, screw torques, and post-insertion procedures, including maintenance.

Learning Outcomes

Know the advantages and disadvantages of various impression methods.
Be able to troubleshoot restorative failures.
Create a digital design process for provisional and final restorations.
Understand the role of prosthetics design in soft tissue esthetics.
Know different types of occlusal design for implant crowns and abutment selection.
Differentiate between cement-retained and screw-retained crowns.
Know all the steps for final delivery of implant crowns.

Module III

Restorative Implant Course. (Hands-on)

For modules 3 only

$6,000

Early Bird Promo

Ends Feb 1, 2026

$6,500

Regular Price

Entire program

$13,500

Early Bird Promo

Ends Feb 1, 2026

Date:

April 17th & May 1st – 2nd 2026

Location:

UNICE Dental Lab,
233 Mayland Pl NE, Calgary, AB T2E 7Z8

Key Focus

Detailed step-by-step procedural guidance for restorative processes.
Comparison of various impression-making methods.
Understanding implant occlusion and material selection.
Reinforcing proper communication and understanding of lab requirements.
Review of the Straumann abutment range and their indications for use in different cases.

Hands-On Experience

Review accuracy in impression techniques.
Designing functional and aesthetic provisional restorations.
Practicing the role of provisionals in soft-tissue development.
Step-by-step review of final implant restoration's delivery and insertion.
Special attention will be given to correct cementation procedures, fit checking, restorative adjustments, screw torques, and post-insertion procedures, including maintenance.

Learning Outcomes

Know the advantages and disadvantages of various impression methods.
Be able to troubleshoot restorative failures.
Create a digital design process for provisional and final restorations.
Understand the role of prosthetics design in soft tissue esthetics.
Know different types of occlusal design for implant crowns and abutment selection.
Differentiate between cement-retained and screw-retained crowns.
Know all the steps for final delivery of implant crowns.

“I learned more in one day at CAAD than I did in my last full week implant course”

Dr. Lien, Calgary

“I learned more in one day at CAAD than I did in my last full week implant course”

Dr. Lien, Calgary

“I learned more in one day at CAAD than I did in my last full week implant course”

Dr. Lien, Calgary

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The carefully selected faculty of the CAAD are all certified specialists who have taught academically and are experienced clinicians to ensure our programs are effective and enjoyable.

Implant Residency Program

Module 1

Module 2

Module 3

Program Structure

Learning Approach

$13,500

$14,800

Program Structure

Learning Approach

$14,800

Module I

$6,300

$7,000

$13,500

Module I

$7,000

$14,800

Module II

Module III

$6,000

$6,500

Entire program

$13,500

Module III

$6,000

$6,500

Entire program

$13,500

“I learned more in one day at CAAD than I did in my last full week implant course”

“I learned more in one day at CAAD than I did in my last full week implant course”

“I learned more in one day at CAAD than I did in my last full week implant course”

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Difficult Airway Course

Implant Auxiliary Course

Composite Bonding Course

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