FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
This is the recommended place to get your initial questions answered; please take a look at some of the most commonly asked questions we have received about our seminars, we have put them all together in one place so you can have a faster answer and understanding. If you don’t find the answer to your question in here or if there is any questions that you would like to see answered in this section, please feel free to contact us.
Choosing the Right Dental Implant Course
What is the best dental implant course for me?
The best course for you depends on your current experience in implant dentistry, your surgical abilities, and your educational and clinical goals.
ITC Seminars offers dental implant education for doctors at different stages of their implant journey, from doctors who have never placed an implant to experienced implant dentists looking to expand their surgical skills into procedures such as full arch implant
treatment and sinus lift surgery.
You can contact us by email at info@itseminars.com or by phone at 949-544-9551. A member of our expert dental implant education team will help you determine which course best fulfills your goals and educational needs.
What kind of implant courses does ITC Seminars offer?
ITC Seminars combines the theoretical education and hands-on live patient training you need to develop the knowledge, skills, and confidence to perform basic to advanced dental implant procedures in your practice.
Whether you have never placed an implant and are beginning your implant journey, or you already have experience in implant dentistry, ITC Seminars offers a comprehensive selection of courses designed for doctors at different stages of their careers.
Our dental implant education includes:
Dental Implant Live Patient Program
For beginner and intermediate-level doctors, our Dental Implant Live Patient Program provides comprehensive education and hands-on surgical training in dental implant placement.
The program is offered in:
- 4-day International format at our partner dental universities throughout different locations in the Americas. This program is available to dentists licensed from any part of the world.
- 2-day format at our implant training center at ITC Seminars headquarters in California and in Florida.
Dental Implant Restoration Course
We also offer a Dental Implant Restoration Course for doctors regardless of their level of experience.
Full Arch (All-on-X) Live Patient Program
For doctors with previous experience in dental implant surgery, we offer our advanced Full Arch (All-on-X) Live Patient Program. This program is offered as:
- A 4-day International format at our partner dental universities, available to doctors licensed from any part of the world.
- A 2-day format for doctors in California or Florida.
Sinus Lift Live Patient Program
Our Sinus Lift Live Patient Program is an advanced surgical program for doctors with previous experience in dental implant surgery. It is offered exclusively as a 4-day International program at our partner dental universities and is available to doctors licensed from any part of the world.
Course Information and Enrollment
How can I obtain information about your dental implant courses?
We recommend downloading the corresponding Program Overview for the course you are interested in, as this provides the most updated information about the program.
To access a Program Overview:
- Click on the “CE Courses” tab on our website.
- Find the program you are interested in.
- Click on the program to access its dedicated course page.
- Review the information provided on the course page.
- Download the Program Overview for additional information.
You can also contact us directly by email at info@itseminars.com or by phone at 949-544-9551.
How do I enroll in one of your dental implant courses?
To enroll in one of our Dental Implant, Full Arch (All-on-X), or Sinus Lift Live Patient Programs, contact us by email at info@itseminars.com or by phone at 949-544-9551.
We will provide you with the appropriate registration forms to complete electronically so that you can reserve your seat in advance.
What is the attendee capacity at your dental implant courses?
Our live patient courses are intentionally limited to approximately 4–5 participants.
Keeping the courses small allows us to provide:
- Maximum surgical participation
- Individualized supervision and guidance
- A high level of instructor support
- An organized and focused learning environment
We also provide a 1:1 instructor-to-participant ratio during our live patient surgical programs.
How many implants or surgeries do I get to perform in your live patient courses?
You are able to choose the number of surgeries you would like to perform during our courses.
This means you know in advance how many implants you will place or how many procedures and surgeries you will perform during your program. Course tuition varies based on the number of surgeries included in the selected course package.
This format allows doctors to choose a program that fits both their educational goals and their budget.
What is the cost of your courses?
Course tuition varies depending on the program and the course package selected.
We offer different course packages based on the number of surgeries doctors perform during the course. This allows doctors to select a program that fits their individual educational needs and budget.
ITC Seminars also offers financing options to make our courses more accessible to doctors at different stages of their careers, including recent graduates and doctors who have been practicing for many years.
To inquire about tuition, contact us with the specific course you are interested in by completing our online contact form or contacting us directly at info@itseminars.com or 949-544-9551.
Education and Training
Do I first need to take theoretical or didactic courses before participating in one of the live patient courses?
No. There are no previous course requirements to attend our live patient programs.
ITC Seminars provides the theoretical and didactic education you need as part of your implant training.
When you enroll in one of our implant live patient courses, you receive access to our online educational portal, which includes lectures, videos, and quizzes covering the theoretical foundation of your dental implant training.
During the course, you will also receive comprehensive lectures and hands-on education designed to prepare you for the live patient surgeries.
Our online and in-person education covers topics including:
- Anatomy
- Pharmacology
- Dental implant surgery
- Treatment planning
- Implant restoration
- Complication management
- CBCT
- CBCT software usage and interpretation
- Surgical planning and case preparation
Our goal is to provide the educational foundation and hands-on training necessary to help you develop your implant skills.
What is the difference between the 2-day Live Patient Program and the 4-day International Live Patient Program?
The 2-day Live Patient Program takes place in California and Florida.
The 4-day International Live Patient Program is available to doctors licensed from any part of the world and provides a longer, more comprehensive hands-on surgical experience.
The 4-day International format includes:
- The 4-day Dental Implant Live Patient Program
- The 4-day Full Arch (All-on-X) Live Patient Program
- The 4-day Sinus Lift Live Patient Program
These programs are conducted at our partner dental universities across different locations in the Americas.
Can I bring my own patients to the courses?
ITC Seminars provides patients for all course participants.
However, participants are also welcome to refer and bring their own patients to the course.
ITC Seminars will review the referred patient’s X-rays and treatment plan in advance to determine whether the patient is eligible and appropriate for the selected implant course.
Can I bring my dental assistant to the course?
Yes.
ITC Seminars provides participants with a full team of dedicated dental assistants during live patient surgeries.
However, doctors are welcome to participate in the course with their own dental assistant if they prefer.
Your dental assistant can assist you during the live patient surgeries while gaining knowledge and practical training in assisting with different implant-related procedures. This allows your assistant to return to your practice better prepared to assist you with the implant procedures you learned during the course.
Is there anything I need to bring with me to the International Live Patient Program?
Besides your personal belongings, scrubs, and dental loupes, everything else is provided.
ITC Seminars takes care of your basic needs throughout the program, so we recommend traveling as light and comfortably as possible.
You should also bring semi-formal attire for the certificate ceremony, which takes place on the final day of the program.
Accreditation and Professional Requirements
Are ITC Seminars courses accredited?
Yes.
ITC Seminars is accredited by:
- American Dental Association (ADA)
- Academy of General Dentistry (AGD)
- Dental Board of California
- Dental Board of Florida
- Pan American Oral Implant Association
Do your courses fulfill AAID or ABOI requirements?
Yes. Our courses meet AAID and ABOI requirements.
If you are pursuing specific requirements through AAID or ABOI, our dental implant education team can help you determine which ITC Seminars program and surgical cases are appropriate for your individual requirements.
What Makes ITC Seminars Different?
How do ITC Seminars dental implant courses and education compare to other continuing education implant providers?
ITC Seminars is the only ADA-accredited dental implant continuing education provider in the world that has signed academic exchange agreements with international dental universities, currently with 16 universities.
As an ADA-accredited and university-based continuing education implant course provider, our international university partnerships provide an educational and clinical structure designed to support a safe and comprehensive live patient learning environment.
Our university-based model helps ensure that:
- Our courses and education meet appropriate standards of care.
- There is academic and clinical oversight during the programs.
- We provide a safe and expert learning environment.
- Every patient treated during our live patient courses is fully restored.
- Course participants are legally able to perform surgeries internationally under the university umbrella.
- Live patient courses take place in an appropriate clinical environment with resources available in case of medical emergencies.
- The necessary resources are available to maintain safety for both patients and course participants.
In addition to our university-based approach, ITC Seminars provides:
Small class sizes
Our live patient courses are limited to approximately 4–5 doctors.
1:1 instructor-to-participant ratio
Doctors receive individualized guidance and supervision throughout their surgical experience.
Individualized patient selection
We preselect every patient for each course participant based on the doctor’s skill level, experience, and surgical abilities.
Tailored education and training
Our education and surgical guidance are tailored to each participant’s experience and abilities, allowing doctors to progressively develop their surgical skills.
Comprehensive course selection
ITC Seminars offers a broad selection of live patient programs covering implant placement, implant restoration, Full Arch (All-on-X), Sinus Lift, and bone grafting.
Recommended Training Path
I want to take several courses that will provide me with the most education and surgical experience possible, covering all aspects of implant surgery. What training sequence do you recommend?
For doctors who want to develop a comprehensive and well-rounded foundation in implant dentistry, we strongly recommend the following training sequence:
- Dental Implant Live Patient Program
Begin with the Dental Implant Live Patient Program, either the 2-day program in California or Florida or the 4-day International Live Patient Program. - Dental Implant Restoration Course
Next, complete the Dental Implant Restoration Course to develop the knowledge and skills necessary to restore implant cases. - Full Arch (All-on-X) Live Patient Program
After developing your foundational implant surgical skills, progress to the Full Arch (All-on-X) Live Patient Program. - Sinus Lift Live Patient Program
Finally, advance to the 4-day International Sinus Lift Live Patient Program.
This sequence provides a comprehensive and well-rounded educational and hands-on learning experience covering implant placement, restoration, full arch implant treatment, sinus lift surgery, and bone augmentation.
Faculty
Who are the ITC Seminars faculty, and how long has your faculty been involved in implant dentistry?
Our faculty members are dental implant experts with advanced degrees and extensive clinical and teaching experience.
Our faculty includes:
- Implant specialists
- Oral and maxillofacial surgeons
- Periodontists
Collectively, our faculty members have more than 35 years of dental implant experience and dental implant teaching experience globally.
You can learn more about our faculty on our Faculty page.
Post-Course Mentorship and Support
Will I receive support after completing an ITC Seminars course?
Yes.
ITC Seminars provides continuous individualized support, mentorship, and coaching to our course alumni through both virtual and in-person mentorship.
Our goal is to ensure that doctors continue to receive the support they need after completing their course as they begin applying their new implant knowledge and skills in their own practices.
What does virtual mentorship include?
Through our virtual mentorship program, doctors can coordinate case-by-case consultations with one of our expert implant faculty members or instructors.
Our instructors can support you throughout your case, including:
- Treatment planning
- Reviewing X-rays
- Reviewing CBCTs
- Surgical planning
- Surgical guidance
- Implant-related clinical questions
- Restoration
- Complication management
- Obtaining the appropriate instrumentation and materials for your case
Doctors can meet virtually with their mentor throughout the different stages of their case so that they have continued support from treatment planning through surgery and restoration.
Do you offer in-person mentorship?
Yes.
ITC Seminars also provides one-on-one in-person mentorship and coaching.
An ITC Seminars instructor can be assigned to your case and travel to your practice to guide you during implant-related surgical care.
We believe implant education should extend beyond the classroom. Our goal is to help every doctor who attends our courses continue advancing their implant skills, providing exceptional care to their patients, and growing their practice.
After the Course
Will I be ready to place implants in my own practice after taking the Dental Implant Live Patient Course?
Completing our Dental Implant Live Patient Program provides you with the education, hands-on surgical experience, skills, and confidence to begin incorporating implant placement into your practice.
Our comprehensive training is designed to prepare you to apply what you learn in your own clinical environment, with the continued mentorship and support available from ITC Seminars as you progress through your implant journey.
For doctors who want additional support after completing the course, our virtual and in-person mentorship programs provide continued access to experienced implant faculty and instructors as you begin treating implant patients in your practice.
Have More Questions?
If you are unsure which ITC Seminars program is right for you, our dental implant education team can help you determine the course that best matches your current experience, surgical abilities, educational goals, and desired level of hands-on training.
Email: info@itseminars.com
Phone: 949-544-9551
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