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Dental Tribune U.S. Edition | March 2015a12 Ad In Jamaica: Five days of implant training The American Academy of Implant Prosthodontics (AAIP) will join with its affiliates, Atlantic Dental Implant Semi- nars (ADIS) and the Linkow Implant Insti- tute, to present a five-day comprehensive implant training program in Kingston, Jamaica, at the University of Technology, School of Oral Health Sciences, from July 1-5. The course will include a half day of lectures, surgical and prosthodontic dem- onstrations and a half day of hands-on participation on anatomic manikins and cadavers, diagnosis and treatment plan- ning of implant cases for a minimum of six patients, the construction of surgical templates, diagnostic wax-ups, and the insertion of a minimum of 10 implants by each participant. Qualified partici- pants will perform sinus lifts, immediate implant placement and ridge splitting under supervision of the course faculty. Upon completion of the 40-hour com- prehensive implant training program, participating clinicians will be able to accomplish the following tasks: identify cases suitable for dental implants; diag- nose and treatment plan for preserva- tion and restoration of edentulous and partially edentulous arches; demonstrate competency in the placement of single tooth implants, soft-tissue management and bone augmentation; obtain an ideal implant occlusion; work as part of an implant team with other professionals; and incorporate implant treatment into private practice with quality results, cost effectiveness and profitability. Implant treatment will be performed on provided patients in the dental clinic of the University of Technology, School of Oral Health Sciences, Kingston, Ja- maica, with personalized training in small-group settings. The course is a co- operative effort of the Jamaican Ministry of Health, the University of Technology, School of Dental Sciences, Kingston, Ja- maica, and the American Academy of Im- plant Prosthodontics. A dental degree is required for all par- ticipants. The course is tax deductible and 40 hours of dental continuing education credits is awarded on course completion. No malpractice insurance is required for course participants. Dr. Mike Shulman is course coordina- tor, Dr. Leonard I. Linkow is course direc- tor, and Dr. Sheldon Winkler is course advisor. Course faculty, in addition to Shulman, Linkow, Winkler, include Drs. Robert Braun, Ira L. Eisenstein, E. Richard Hughes, Charles S. Mandell, Virgilio Mon- galo, Harold F. Morris and Robert Russo. The number of instructors participating in each course is dependent upon the reg- istration. Implants and components for AAIP/ ADIS implant seminars are provided by Optimum Solutions Group. Dental laboratory support is provided by DCA Laboratory Inc., Citrus Heights, Calif., and Dani Dental Studio, Tempe, Ariz. About the organization Founded by Dr. Maurice J. Fagan Jr. in 1982 at the School of Dentistry, Medical Col- lege of Georgia, the objective of the Acad- emy of Implant Prosthodontics is to sup- port and foster the practice of implant prosthodontics as an integral component of dentistry. The academy supports component and affiliate implant associations around the world, including organizations in Egypt, France, Italy, Israel, Jamaica, Jordan, Ka- zakhstan, Paraguay, Peru and Thailand. The academy has published two text- books, “The Dental Implant,” in 1985 and “Implant Prosthodontics,” in 1990. The Journal of Oral Implantology is the offi- cial publication of the Academy American Academy of Implant Prosth- odontics is designated as an approved PACE program provider by the Academy of General Dentistry. The formal continu- ing education programs of this program provider are accepted by AGD for fellow- ship, mastership and membership main- tenance credit. The current term of ap- proval runs from Jan. 1, 2014, to Dec. 31, 2015. Complete information on the AAIP/ ADIS Jamaica implant continuing educa- tion programs, including tuition, faculty lectures, transportation and hotel accom- modations, can be obtained from the course website, www.adiseminars.com, or by calling (551) 655-1909. AAIP membership information can be obtained from the AAIP headquarters at 8672 East Eagle Claw Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, 85266-1058; telephone (480) 588-8062; fax (480) 588-8296; or from the AAIP website at www.aaipusa.com. (Source: AAIP) The five-day comprehensive implant training program includes insertion of a minimum of 10 implants by each participant. Photo/ Provided by AAIP EVENTS