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

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.

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)

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. 

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.

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.

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.