Core 1: Implant Treatment Planning And Restorations

Upcoming Programs

Location	Date	Presenters	Price	Register
Vancouver Course Date 24 Jan - 26 Jan, 2025 Instructors Dr. Adam Langan	24 Jan - 26 Jan, 2025	Dr. Adam Langan	$1,995	Price $1,995 Register for on 24 Jan - 26 Jan, 2025
Toronto Course Date 05 Sep - 07 Sep, 2025 Instructors Dr. Adam Langan	05 Sep - 07 Sep, 2025	Dr. Adam Langan	$1,995	Price $1,995 Register for on 05 Sep - 07 Sep, 2025

Presenters

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  Adam Langan

  DDS

  Dr. Adam Langan, DDS is a husband, father of two and a native Nebraskan who has a passion for digital dentistry. Dr. Langan brings an approach to digital dentistry that can apply to dental offices in any stage of digital implementation. He graduated dental school in 2009 with distinction from the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry and returned to his hometown of Norfolk, NE with a passion for comprehensive reconstruction and dental implant treatment. Dr. Langan has completed extensive post-graduate training from some of the most highly respected programs in the world. He is a graduate of the Kois Center for Dental Excellence. He completed a dental implant fellowship program at the Pacific Implant Institute in Vancouver, BC in 2014. Dr. Langan has also completed post-graduate programs with Gerety Orthodontic Seminars, Implant Seminars, KenReed/Stanley Malamed IV Sedation, SmileSyllabus, Invisalign, and Six-Month Smiles. He is a member of the American Dental Association, the Academy of General Dentistry and the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry.

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  Amarjit Rihal

  DMD, BS

  Dr. Rihal obtained his DMD degree from the University of Manitoba, Faculty of Dentistry, in 1995. His professional interest has involved all aspects of implant and CAD/CAM dentistry. He has additional training in both hard and soft tissue grafting as well as placing and restoring implants. In addition to implantology, Dr. Rihal has acquired expertise in CAD/CAM based prosthetic dentistry, involving numerous CAD systems and materials. Utilizing his CEREC ac, Sirona InLab system, 3Shape software and Nobel Procera scanner he has designed over 4000 restorations. He currently manages operations of his in house lab Lodge Dental, and is the owner of his own digital lab called Rihal Digital Designs. Dr. Rihal has trained with numerous ceramists in California and is versed on ceramic pressing and layering techniques over zirconia and metal substructures. He presently is a partner in a large group practice in Winnipeg, MB and serves on the boards of the Manitoba Dental Association, National Dental Examination Board and the current chair of the Commission on Dental Accreditation of Canada. He was also a part time instructor at the University of Manitoba Faculty of Dentistry and is a fellow of the Pierre Fauchard Academy, American College of Dentists and International College of Dentist.

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  Bobby Birdi

  DMD, MSc, FRCD(C), FACP, DABP

  Dr. Bobby Birdi is one of North America’s very few Certified Dual Specialists in Periodontics and Prosthodontics. Dr. Birdi is an adjunct Associate Professor at the University of British Columbia and the University of Minnesota, where he is involved in multiple dental implant research projects and clinical trials. He also actively lectures both nationally and internationally in the fields of implant surgery and prosthetics.

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  Brian Goodacre

  DDS, MSD

  Dr. Brian J. Goodacre received his DDS degree from Loma Linda University School of Dentistry in 2013. He completed a four-and-a-half-year combined program in Prosthodontics and Implant Dentistry at Loma Linda University School of Dentistry in 2017, earning an MSD degree. He is currently an assistant professor at Loma Linda University School of Dentistry.

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  Effrat Habsha

  DDS

  Clinical Assistant Professor, Eastman Institute for Oral Health, University of Rochester Associate in Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Toronto Professor, George Brown College of Applied Arts and Technology, Toronto Staff Prosthodontist, Department of Dentistry, Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto Private Practice limited to Prosthodontics and Implant Dentistry

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  Faraj Edher

  DDS, MSc, Dip. Pros, FRCD(C)

  Dr. Faraj Edher is a Specialist in Prosthodontics. He received his dental degree from the University of Sharjah College of Dental Medicine, and then continued his Masters in Craniofacial Science and post-graduate specialty training in Prosthodontics at the University of British Columbia. He is a Fellow of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada, and an active member of the American College of Prosthodontists, Association of Prosthodontists of Canada, and the Canadian Association of Restorative Dentistry and Prosthodontics. He has founded, co-founded, and is actively involved with several international dental associations, and has represented Canadian dentists and dental students at multiple international platforms. Dr. Edher regularly gives presentations, seminars, and workshops, both locally and globally, on a range of different topics. These topics include generalized and specialized presentations related to Prosthodontics; more specifically focusing on digital dentistry, implant dentistry, treatment planning, and aesthetic rehabilitation. Dr. Edher is a Key Expert for the Digital Dentistry Institute, teaching comprehensive digital dentistry training programs globally. His current clinical and research interests are focused on complex implant reconstructions, aesthetic rehabilitations, and the applications of digital technology in dentistry. In addition to practicing full time in Vancouver and Coquitlam, Dr. Edher is a Clinical Assistant Professor and guest lecturer at the University of British Columbia, and has numerous publications in areas such as dental implants and digital dentistry.

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  Jason Battah

  DMD, DABOI, FAAID, FICOI

  Dr. Battah is a 2003 graduate of Laval University's school of dental medicine. He joined the Centre d'Implantologie Dentaire de Quebec in 2007, and has since dedicated his career to the clinical advancement and treatment of patients through the science and practice of implantology and implant dentistry. Dr. Jason Battah has extensive experience in both the surgical and restorative aspects of implant dentistry, and is board certified from the American Board of Oral Implantology/Implant dentistry. He is also a Fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists (ICOI), a Fellow of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID) and an active member of the Academy of Osseointegration (AO). His involvement in these organizations allows him to remain current on all the new research and the constant advances in this field of dentistry. Dr. Battah maintains a surgical and restorative practice dental implant practice out of his two clinics in Montreal and Quebec City, Canada. He performs all implant related procedures, such as dental implant placement, ridge or socket preservation, bone grafting and soft tissue augmentation procedures, as well as conventional crown & bridge treatments. On a ongoing basis, Dr. Battah also holds a comprehensive theoretical and hands-on dental implant training course at the teaching facility in our Montreal office. Doctors are invited to attend lectures and live surgeries throughout the year in order to improve their skills and understanding of current treatment possibilities using dental implants. In his free time, Dr. Battah enjoys family time with his wife and two kids and follows his passion for music and fitness!

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  Kyle Stanley

  DDS

  Dr. Kyle Stanley, named as 'The Next Generation of Cosmetic Dentistry' by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry in 2015, and one of - 'The Top 10 Young Educators in Dentistry' in 2017 by Incisal Edge Magazine and the Seattle Study Club graduated Magna Cum Laude from the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC and then went on to complete a dental implant residency and dental implant specialty in Florianopolis, Brazil. While at USC, Dr. Stanley completed an Esthetic mini-residency with the world leader in minimally invasive dentistry, Dr. Pascal Magne, and was honored with the Charles L. Pincus Award for outstanding achievements in esthetic dentistry by the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry. In addition to Dr. Stanley's clinical artistry, he is also a dedicated researcher who has published in some of the top international dental journals about topics relating to esthetics, dental materials, dental implants, and plastic surgery. Dr. Stanley is a Key Opinion Leader for Nobel Biocare, a well-respected implant company and has presented on multiple continents as a highly in-demand speaker. A Key Opinion Leader for DSD (Digital Smile Design), Dr. Stanley works closely with Dr. Christian Coachman on lip manipulation and the future of dentistry, The Orofacial Club. As a clinical and pre-clinical faculty member at the Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC, he is part of an elite team who focusses on minimally invasive (biomimetic) treatment. Alongside Dr. Sascha Jovanovic, a world leader in dental implants and bone augmentation, Dr. Stanley is the co-director of the gIDE (Global Institute of Dental Education) Implant Foundation Program and works hand-in-hand with Dr. Jovanovic on complex cases needed truly esthetic outcomes. Dr. Stanley maintains an exclusive private practice in Beverly Hills, CA where alongside Dr. Matthew Nejad and Dr. Mark Helm, they treat quality focused patients with Biomimetic, Implant, and Cosmetic dentistry. Dr. Stanley focuses his practice on minimally invasive esthetic, surgical, and dental implant treatment.

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  Michael Singer

  DDS, FACP, Dip. Pros

  Dr. Michael Singer earned his DDS in from University of California, San Francisco School of Dentistry after a B.S. in Biological and Biomedical Engineering from Cornell University. He completed both a one-year General Practice Residency at the Veterans Hospital of San Diego, and a three-year post-graduate residency in Advanced Prosthodontics at University of California, San Francisco. Dr. Singer is a Board-Certified Prosthodontist and is recognized as a Diplomate of the American Board of Prosthodontics and Fellow of the American College of Prosthodontists. He is also a member of the American Dental Association and California Dental Association. He has instructed and trained numerous prosthodontic and surgical residents on digital dental technology, guided surgery and lectures to local dental societies and study clubs on emerging as well as traditional dental technology and integration of novel uses for CAD/CAM dentistry. He currently maintains a private practice in San Diego with a focus on using technology to improve patient outcomes and experience.

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  Ron Zokol

  DMD, DABOI, FACD

  Dr. Zokol is proud to acknowledge his 20 years of practice partnership with his father, a certified specialist in prosthodontics. Prior to his involvement with implant dentistry, he became recognized for his restorative skills with direct and indirect gold restorations, resulting in him being awarded the Clinician of the Year by the American Academy of Gold Foil Operators award in 1997. Dr. Zokol is a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral Implantology/Implant Dentistry and of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists. He holds Fellowships in the American Academy of Implant Dentistry, the American College of Dentists, and the Academy of Dentistry International. He has over 25 years of experience in implant dentistry and has spent more than 10 years as a surgical instructor for the Misch International Implant Institute. Over the last 30 years, Dr. Zokol has been appointed to many posts in numerous dental associations, including the presidency of the Vancouver and District Dental Society, Chair of the General Examination Committee, and Chief Examiner for the College of Dental Surgeons of British Columbia. Dr. Zokol has lectured internationally for many years in the field of Prosthodontics and Implant Surgery and is presently the director of the Pacific Implant Institute located in Vancouver, Canada, which is a learning centre for his fellow dentists. Dr. Zokol lives in Vancouver with his wife, Marie and their three sons.

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  Saj Jivraj

  BDS, DDS, MSED

  Dr. Saj Jivraj is the co-author of the textbook “Treatment Planning in Implant Dentistry,” which is published by the British Dental Association. He recently released his new text on “Graftless Solutions for the Edentulous Patient, which has had over 11,000 downloads worldwide. He frequently gets call upon to lecture to dentists worldwide on implant and cosmetic dental procedures. He is also the former Chairman Section on Fixed Prosthodontics and Operative Dentistry at the Herman Ostrow USC School of Dentistry and an honorary clinical teacher at the Eastmann Dental Institute in London.

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  Stephanie Yeung

  DDS, Cert. Pros

  Dr. Stephanie Yeung earned her dental degree and prosthodontics specialty certificate at the University of Southern California, after attending the University of California at Berkeley. She was clinical faculty at the University of Southern California and has published in the subjects of removable, fixed, and implant prosthodontics. Presently, she is in private practice in Santa Monica, California and Oxnard, California, focused on aesthetic restorative and implant dentistry. Her member affiliations include the American College of Prosthodontics, Academy of Osseointegration, American Dental Association, and California Dental Association.

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  Sundeep Rawal

  DMD, Cert. Pros

  Dr. Sundeep Rawal is among the most sought-after prosthodontists within North America. His education & experience has positioned him as a foremost leader in the field of digital dentistry. He has lectured extensively across the US as well as internationally. Over the past 10 years he has been a featured speaker at over 300 dental conference throughout the world. He trains other dentists on clinical technological advances in dentistry as well as how to improve the business side of their practice and be of additional value to the communities they serve.

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  Markus Blatz

  DMD, PhD

  Dr. Markus B. Blatz is Professor of Restorative Dentistry, Chairman of the Department of Preventive and Restorative Sciences, and Assistant Dean for Digital Innovation and Professional Development at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where he also founded the Penn Dental Medicine CAD/CAM Ceramic Center. Dr. Blatz graduated from Albert-Ludwigs University in Freiburg, Germany, and was awarded additional Doctorate Degrees, a Postgraduate Certificate in Prosthodontics, and a Professorship from the same University. Dr. Blatz is co-founder and immediate past President of the International Academy for Adhesive Dentistry (IAAD). He is a Board-certified Diplomat in the German Society for Prosthodontics and Biomaterials (DGPro) and a member of multiple other professional organizations, including the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry, the European Academy of Esthetic Dentistry, the International College of Prosthodontists, the American College of Prosthodontists (honorary member), Academy of Osseointegration, and O.K.U. Honor Dental Society. He serves on the editorial boards of numerous recognized scientific dental journals and is Associate Editor of Quintessence International. He is coauthor of the international bestseller “evolution – contemporary protocols for anterior single-tooth implants”. Dr. Blatz is the recipient of multiple teaching and research awards and has published and lectured extensively on dental esthetics, restorative materials, and implant dentistry.

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