ANNUAL SYMPOSIUM

SEPTEMBER 25 - 29, 2017

Dr. Sascha A. Jovanovic
Dr. Sascha A. Jovanovic
Lecture: Growth factor application in GBR grafted implant cases and around natural teeth periodontal plastic procedures. Should we use them?
Dr. Jovanovic is considered one of the founders of guided bone regeneration (GBR). He was formally trained in periodontics at UCLA School of Dentistry in Implant Dentistry at Loma Linda University & in Prosthodontics at University of Aachen, Germany. He lectures extensively worldwide and has published over 60 articles and book chapters. Dr. Jovanovic practices dental implant therapy and bone & soft tissue reconstruction in Los Angeles. He is Founder & Academic Chairman of gIDE Institute.
Prof. Daniel Buser
Prof. Daniel Buser
Lecture: Excellent long-term stability with Contour Augmentation using GBR: Why does it work so well?
Prof. Bu­ser is Pro­fes­sor and Chairman at the De­part­ment of Oral Sur­ge­ry at the Uni­ver­si­ty of Ber­n in Swit­zer­land. He spent several sabbaticals at Harvard University in Boston (1989-91), at Baylor College of Dentistry in Dallas (1995), and at the University of Melbourne (2007/08). His main research areas are in surface technology, long-term stability of dental implants, tissue regeneration around dental implants, and Gui­ded Bo­ne Re­ge­ne­ra­tion. He widely lectures at national and international conferences.
Dr. Christian Coachman
Dr. Christian Coachman
Lecture: The Digital Smile Donator Concept - The ground breaking CAD/CAM workflow
Dr. Coachman graduated in Dental Technology in 1995 and in Dentistry at the University of São Paulo/Brazil in 2002. He is a member of the Brazilian and American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry. He divides his time between his family Dental Clinic in Sao Paulo-Brasil and the Digital Smile Design HQ in Madrid, Spain. He is the developer of techniques such as the Pink Hybrid Implant Restoration, the Digital Smile Design and the Planning Center concepts.
Dr. Bill Dorfman
Dr. Bill Dorfman
Lecture: Social media in dentistry
Dr. Bill Dorfman has been practicing dentistry for more than 25 years and has dedicated his life to helping others. A psychobiology graduate of UCLA in 1980 where he was honored with the Outstanding Senior Award, he then received his dental degree in 1983 from the University of the Pacific in San Francisco. Since establishing his private practice in aesthetic and general dentistry, he has become known as one of the country’s leading dentists and has helped thousands of patients smile.
Dr. Egon Euwe
Dr. Egon Euwe
Lecture:  Soft Tissue Esthetics around Teeth and Implants?
Dr. Euwe obtained his degree at the University of Utrecht (Holland). He studied under Dr. Sascha Jovanovic at UCLA from 1992 to 1996 and conducted clinical research on resorption of newly formed bone at the University of Milan. Dr. Euwe maintains a private practice focusing on periodontics and oral implantology. He lectures extensively in Italy and abroad on advanced implantology.
Dr. Joseph Kan
Dr. Joseph Kan
Lecture:  Immediate Tooth Replacement: results, options and limitations
Dr. Joseph Kan completed his specialty training in Prosthodontics as well as the Master degree from the Implant Surgery from Loma Linda University School of Dentistry (LLUSD) in 1997. He is currently a Professor in the Department of Restorative Dentistry and the research coordinator for the Implant Dentistry Program in LLUSD. He also maintains a private practice limited to Prosthodontics and Implant Surgery.
Dr. Jaime Lozada
Dr. Jaime Lozada
Lecture:  Update in Implant Dentistry research at LLU
Dr. Jaime Lozada is professor and director of the Advanced Education Program in Implant Dentistry at Loma Linda University, School of Dentistry where he also received his Certificate in Implant Dentistry (87) and Prosthodontics (95). He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Implant Dentistry, past president of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry and a member of the Editorial Board of the Journal of Oral Implantology.
Dr. Tidu Mankoo
Dr. Tidu Mankoo
Lecture: Contemporary Management of Complex Aesthetic & Restorative Dilemmas with an Interdisciplinary Approach
Dr. Tidu Mankoo qualified with a BDS from the University of Bristol in 1981 and has a renowned Private & Referral Practice in Windsor, UK, treating Implant, Restorative and Aesthetic cases, particularly complex cases. He is a founder and Past President of the British Academy of Aesthetic Dentistry. He is a respected teacher, a sought-after international speaker particularly in the field of Dental Implants, Aesthetic Dentistry and management of complex cases. He lectures regularly all over the world and continues to publish on a regular basis.
Prof. Giulio Rasperini
Prof. Giulio Rasperini
Lecture: Periodontal regeneration and plastic periodontal surgery - the Italian decision tree to pursue aesthetic and predictable results
Prof. Giulio Rasperini graduated in dentistry and specialized in Orthodontics and he is an active Member of the Italian Society of Periodontology and vice president (2016-17) and of the European Academy of Esthetic Dentistry (EAED). He is professor in Periodontology, Dep. of Biomedical, Surgical and Dental Sciences, University of Milan. Private Practice limited to Periodontics and Implant Therapy in Piacenza, Italy.
Dr. Harel Simon
Dr. Harel Simon
Lecture: Successful Management of the Loose Implant Restoration Syndrome
Dr. Harel Simon received his DMD degree from the Hebrew University, Jerusalem, Israel in 1991. He received his specialty certificate in advanced prosthodontics from UCLA School of Dentistry in 2000. He has conducted research, published and lectured nationally and internationally on esthetics and implant prosthodontics. Dr. Simon practices in Beverly Hills, California and is a clinical associate professor at the Ostrow School of Dentistry of University of Southern California.
Enrico Steger, MDT
Enrico Steger, MDT
Lecture: Advanced 3D Digital Dentistry and Design for Zirconia Prosthetics
Enrico Steger is the inventor of the manual milling machine for the production of zirconium dental prostheses. In 2003, Steger had a revolutionary idea to develop a manual milling system that could be easily affordable for any dental technician. So the manual zirconium milling machine based on the functioning principle of the pantograph was born. To ensure the perfect adaptability of crowns and bridges, he fine-tuned a complete system including blocks of in-house produced zirconium, milling machines and sintering kilns.
Dr. Bernard Touati
Dr. Bernard Touati
Lecture: Muco-integration of dental implants for long-term tissue health and stability
Dr. Touati has been practicing dentistry since 1970, when he graduated from University of Paris V with two degrees in dental surgery and dental sciences. His specialty is esthetic and implant dentistry. Formerly an Assistant Professor, Department of Fixed Prosthodontics at the University of Paris V, he is presently Senior Lecturer in Esthetic and Implant dentistry in several universities (Paris VII, Lyon, Marseille) and visiting Professor in the University of Rio de Janeiro(Brazil).

Program

Monday, Sept 25, 2017 - 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM

Welcome and Opening

Dr. Egon Euwe and Dr. Sascha Jovanovic

Morning Lecture: Muco-integration of dental implants for long-term tissue health and stability

Dr. Bernard Touati

Afternoon Lecture: Periodontal regeneration and plastic periodontal surgery - the Italian decision tree to pursue aesthetic and predictable results

Dr. Giulio Rasperini

Q & A and Discussion

Welcome Reception Loews Hotel

Tuesday, Sept 26, 2017 - 8:30am to 5:30pm

Morning Lecture: Soft Tissue Esthetics around Teeth and Implants

Dr. Egon Euwe

Morning Lecture: Growth factor application in GBR grafted implant cases and around natural teeth periodontal plastic procedures. Should we use them?

Dr. Sascha Jovanovic

Afternoon Lecture: Social media in dentistry

Dr. Bill Dorfman

Afternoon Lecture: The Digital Smile Donator Concept - The ground breaking CAD/CAM workflow

Dr. Christian Coachman

Wednesday, Sept 27, 2017 - 8:30am to 5:30pm

Morning Lecture: Contemporary Management of Complex Aesthetic & Restorative Dilemmas with an Interdisciplinary Approach

Dr. Tidu Mankoo

Afternoon Lecture: Advanced 3D Digital Dentistry and Design for Zirconia Prosthetics

Enrico Steger, MDT

Q & A

Thursday, Sept 28, 2017 - 8:30am to 5:30pm at LLU Campus

Morning Lecture: Immediate Tooth Replacement: results, options and limitations

Dr. Joseph Kan

Afternoon Live Surgery: Immediate Tooth Replacement

Dr. Joseph Kan

Afternoon Lecture: Update in Implant Dentistry research at LLU

Dr. Jaime Lozada

Case Presentations

Friday, Sept 29, 2017 - 9:00am to 5:30pm

Morning Lecture: Excellent long-term stability with Contour Augmentation using GBR: Why does it work so well?

Dr. Daniel Buser

Afternoon Lecture: Successful Management of the Loose Implant Restoration Syndrome

Dr. Harel Simon

Wine Reception

Certificate Ceremony

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CE CREDITS

CASE PRESENTATIONS

At Loma Linda University and during the Symposium

INTERACTIVE LECTURES

By Expert Faculty - National and International

SOCIAL

Group Dinner and Socials

Online education library

Online access to 400+ lectures and clinical videos and more.

Program Fee

$3,450


Customer Travel Costs

gIDE is not responsible for reimbursing prepaid (including non-refundable) customer travel costs. It is recommended that customers who elect to incur travel costs for a training course, schedule and purchase airfare and hotel accommodations with this in mind.

Program Policy

Cancellation fee is $500 up to forty five (45) days prior to the program. After that date, there will be no refunds.

Location

Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel

The hotel is directly on the sand, steps away from the iconic fitness and bike paths that run along the sand for miles and iconic Santa Monica pier. Situated on the edge of the Pacific Ocean, it is one of Los Angeles’ most celebrated beachfront hotels. Overlooking Santa Monica Beach, the ocean view pool deck is perfect for relaxing while soaking up a magnificent sunset after a high impact education day.
Everything you want in a coastal getaway begins here.


Loews Hotel Guests will receive:
  • Complimentary Premium Internet in guest rooms
  • Complimentary access to Ocean Spa & Fitness Center
  • 15% Discount on Ocean Spa & Fitness Center Services
  • Discounted overnight valet at $25 + tax per night (savings of $10 + tax nightly)

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gIDE group rate of $329 plus tax
available September 21 to Oct 2, 2017
*Group rate ends 8/25/2017

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Santa Monica, CA 90401

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