Course Synopsis

Techniques for Predictable Implant Surgery

Presenters: 

Timothy F. Kosinski, DDS | Paresh B. Patel, DDS

 

This course will review protocols and techniques for the full range of dental implant treatment, from single tooth to full arch. Emphasis will be placed on hard and soft tissue grafting, from simple socket preservation to more advanced techniques such as ridge splitting and sinus augmentation. A hands-on component will include a model-based session covering techniques, instruments, and materials for the complete implant surgery process from site preparation to implant placement.

Learning Objectives

  • Understand the importance of minimally invasive extraction
  • Understand alveolar ridge preservation
  • Demonstrate predictable socket grafting techniques
  • Diagnose and treat single-unit cases from socket preservation to final restoration
  • Discuss ridge splitting and sinus elevation protocols
  • Create anterior esthetics with dental implants
  • Demonstrate full-arch reconstruction: Overdentures to “All-on-X”
  • Treat the ailing or failing implant

Course Synopsis

Incorporating Digital Dentistry and Aligner Therapy

Presenters: 

Jinny Bender, DMD | Arvind Petrie, DMD | Justin Chi, DDS, CDT | Ben Miraglia, DDS | Danielle Brown, DDS

 

Learn the steps required to introduce aligner therapy into your practice, from patient acceptance to treatment planning and maintenance. Review diagnostic techniques and clinical protocols essential for effectively implementing aligner therapy. In addition, you will learn the benefits of same-day dentistry by incorporating CAD/CAM technology into your practice workflow and understanding material selection.

Learning Objectives

Part 1: Introduction to CAD/CAM Dentistry

  • Review the benefits of a digital workflow. 
  • Understand CAD/CAM workflow and implementation.
  • Learn material choices based on their indications.
  • Understand how to efficiently produce quality restorations in a single visit.

Part 2: Aligner Therapy

  • Understand the value of aligner therapy in general practice.
  • Comprehend workflow and practice implementation of aligner therapy.
  • Apply patient selection protocols and screening for aligner therapy. 
Academy of General Dentistry Approved PACE Program Provider

Glidewell Education Center 
Nationally Approved PACE Provider for FAGD/MAGD credit 
Approval does not imply acceptance by any regulatory authority, or AGD endorsement. 
3/1/2024 to 2/29/2028. 
Provider ID# 216789

Course Details

      Dates

      Dec. 5, 2025 (Timothy Kosinski, DDS)

      Dec. 6, 2025 (Ben Miraglia, DDS; Danielle Brown, DDS)

       

      Feb. 13, 2026 (Paresh B. Patel, DDS)

      Feb. 14, 2026 (Jinny Bender, DMD; Arvind Petrie, DMD)

       

      Feb. 20, 2026 (Timothy F. Kosinski, DDS)

      Feb. 21, 2026 (Justin Chi, DDS, CDT; Ben Miraglia, DDS)

       

      Mar. 13, 2026 (Paresh B. Patel, DDS)

      Mar. 14, 2026 (Danielle Brown, DDS; Ben Miraglia, DDS)

       

      Mar. 20, 2026 (Paresh B. Patel, DDS)

      Mar. 21, 2026 (Jinny Bender, DMD; Arvind Petrie, DMD)

       

      Apr. 17, 2026 (Timothy F. Kosinski, DDS)

      Apr. 18, 2026 (Danielle Brown, DDS; Arvind Petrie, DMD)

       

      May 1, 2026 (Timothy F. Kosinski, DDS)

      May 2, 2026 (Justin Chi, DDS, CDT; Arvind Petrie, DMD)

       

      May 29, 2026 (Timothy F. Kosinski, DDS)

      May 30, 2026 (Danielle Brown, DDS; Arvind Petrie, DMD)

       

      Jun. 26, 2026 (Paresh B. Patel, DDS)

      Jun. 27, 2026 (Jinny Bender, DMD; Ben Miraglia, DDS)

       

      Jul. 10, 2026 (Paresh B. Patel, DDS)

      Jul. 11, 2026 (Danielle Brown, DDS; Ben Miraglia, DDS)

       

      Jul. 17, 2026 (Timothy F. Kosinski, DDS)

      Jul. 18, 2026 (Jinny Bender, DMD; Arvind Petrie, DMD)

       

      Jul. 31, 2026 (Timothy F. Kosinski, DDS)

      Aug. 1, 2026 (Danielle Brown, DDS)

       

      Aug. 21, 2026 (Timothy F. Kosinski, DDS)

      Aug. 22, 2026 (Justin Chi, DDS, CDT; Arvind Petrie, DMD)

       

      Sept. 11, 2026 (Timothy F. Kosinski, DDS)

      Sept. 12, 2026 (Justin Chi, DDS, CDT; Ben Miraglia, DDS)

       

      Sept. 18, 2026 (Paresh B. Patel, DDS)

      Sept. 19, 2026 (Jinny Bender, DMD; Arvind Petrie, DMD)

       

      Sept. 25, 2026 (Timothy F. Kosinski, DDS)

      Sept. 26, 2026 (Justin Chi, DDS, CDT; Ben Miraglia, DDS)

       

      Oct. 23, 2026 (Timothy F. Kosinski, DDS)

      Oct. 24, 2026 (Jinny Bender, DMD; Arvind Petrie, DMD)

       

      Oct. 30, 2026 (Paresh B. Patel, DDS)

      Oct. 31, 2026 (Jinny Bender, DMD; Ben Miraglia, DDS)

       

      Dec. 4, 2026 (Timothy F. Kosinski, DDS)

      Dec. 5, 2026 (Justin Chi, DDS, CDT; Ben Miraglia, DDS)

       

      Location

      Dec. 5-6, 2025

      Hilton Oak Post

      2001 Post Oak Blvd

      Houston, TX 77056

       

      February 13–14, 2026

      Las Vegas, NV

       

      February 20–21, 2026

      Orlando, FL

       

      March 13–14, 2026

      Philadelphia, PA

       

      March 20–21, 2026

      Atlanta, GA

       

      April 17–18, 2026

      Chicago, IL

       

      May 1–2, 2026

      Charlotte, NC

       

      May 29–30, 2026

      Dallas, TX

       

      June 26–27, 2026

      Annadale, VA

       

      July 10–11, 2026

      Columbus, OH

       

      July 17–18, 2026

      Denver, CO

       

      July 31–August 1, 2026

      Detroit, MI

       

      August 21–22, 2026

      Seattle, WA

       

      September 11–12, 2026

      Boston, MA

       

      September 18–19, 2026

      Phoenix, AZ

       

      September 25–26, 2026

      New York, NY

       

      October 23–24, 2026

      Houston, TX

       

      October 30–31, 2026

      Miami, FL

       

      December 4–5, 2026

      Nashville, TN

       

      Time

      8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

      Tuition

      $990 per Doctor Tuition
      $145 per Staff Member

      Available CE:

      14 Hours

      AGD Subject Code:

      690 Implants
      610 Fixed Prosthodontics
      370 Orthodontics

      Method:

      Hands-On/Lecture/Participation

      Dr. Timothy F. Kosinski

      Timothy F. Kosinski, DDS

      Dr. Timothy Kosinski graduated from the University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry and received a Master of Science degree in biochemistry from Wayne State University School of Medicine. An affiliate adjunct clinical professor at the University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry, he serves on the editorial review board of numerous dental journals. Dr. Kosinski is a diplomate of the ABOI/ID, ICOI and American Society of Osseointegration, and a fellow of the AAID, ACD and ICD.

      He has a mastership in the AGD, from which he also received the Lifelong Learning and Service Recognition award in 2009 and 2014.


      Dr. Paresh B. Patel

      Paresh B. Patel, DDS

      Dr. Paresh Patel is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Dentistry and the Medical College of Georgia/AAID MaxiCourse. He is a fellow of the Misch-Resnik Implant Institute and a diplomate of the ICOI.

      Dr. Patel has placed more than 5,000 implants, has published numerous articles in leading dental journals, and has worked as a lecturer and clinical consultant on dental implants and prosthetics for several companies. He maintains private practices in Lenoir and Mooresville, North Carolina.


      Dr. Justin Chi

      Justin Chi, DDS, CDT

      Dr. Justin Chi is director of clinical technologies at Glidewell. He joined Glidewell as a clinical research associate in 2015 after graduating from the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC. Dr. Chi’s previous education included receiving his Bachelor of Science degree in dental laboratory technology from the LSU School of Dentistry, and earning his CDT in crown and bridge in 2007.


      Ben Miraglia

      Ben Miraglia, DDS

      Dr. Miraglia has been practicing dentistry in Mt. Kisco, NY, for 30 years, including 20 years of early jaw growth and development for kids. He is widely recognized for his lectures and continuing education courses focusing on clear aligner therapy and craniofacial growth and development related to sleep-disordered breathing.


      Jinny Bender

      Jinny Bender, DMD

      Dr. Jinny Bender is a clinical dentist at Glidewell. She joined Glidewell in 2022 after practicing general dentistry for 27 years, first as a private practice associate dentist and then as a managing dentist for a large DSO. She earned her DMD from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine. Prior to dental school, she attended the University of California at Berkeley, where she earned a degree in Biological Sciences. Dr. Bender treats patients at Glidewell’s onsite clinic and lectures nationally on dental materials and technology.


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      Product Code: 70-1148-GIT1807

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