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Q: How can dentists benefit from enrolling in the Master of Oral Implantology program? A: The Advanced Surgical and Prosthetic Master of Oral Implantology Training Pro- gram at the California Implant Institute is the only one of its kind. It consists of sev- en highly structured modules that ensure dentists will receive the most comprehen- sive dental implant training available. Module 1 consists of the institute’s signa- ture Fellowship Program, in which dentists gain fundamental knowledge and skills through in-class lectures, hands-on labo- ratory sessions, online webinars and live surgical demonstrations. Module 2 is the hands-on cadaver module, in which participants improve their clinical skills by performing advanced and com- plex procedures on human specimens. Module 3 consists of the live-patient sur- gical training programs held at the insti- tute’s Baja o(cid:3)ce in Rosarito, Mexico. All dentists and patients are shuttled from San Diego to the Mexico site. The partic- ipants take a total of four live-patient ex- ternships of six days each. Each externship includes 3–4 hours of treatment planning each morning. Course material and surgi- cal DVDs are provided before each pro- gram to enhance the learning experience. Module 4 ofers the unique opportunity for participants to shadow and assist one of the institute’s prosthodontists on-site. During this module, the participants are exposed to complex cases, treatment planning for those cases, occlusion design and proper hygiene protocols for implant patients. Other topics include documen- tation of implant cases, the informed pa- tient consent process, capturing the nec- essary extraoral and intraoral photographs for precise implant treatment planning, digital smile design for aesthetic and com- plex cases, and dental laboratory training for immediate implant provisionalization. Module 5 provides live-patient oral seda- tion training. Module 6 is a five-day module covering a wide range of topics related to CAD/CAM and computer-guided surgical training, with a hands-on workshop. Module 7 is the academic and research component of the program. Dentists are encouraged to make use of the institute’s resource center throughout in order to complete the following academic assign- ments: – Watch 50 surgical videos on the insti- tute’s private YouTube channel – Complete the research/literature review assignment – Provide documentation for five clinical cases: – Two single-implant fixed cases – Two multiunit implant cases (bar overdenture and locator overdenture will fall under this category) – One full-arch fixed implant case. Q: What have previous participants said about the program? A: “The surgical externship courses were an incredible learning experience for me. There is no better way, in my opinion, to learn the necessary skills required for im- plant placement than to actually participate in a well-supervised program like this. There is so much to learn and gain knowledge in while doing the surgery and while assisting and observing over the six days, during which hundreds of implants are placed.” Dr. Wayne Young— general dental practi- tioner, Calgary, Alberta, Canada “Your fellowship program has opened a new chapter in my dental career. Your great personality, encouragement, pro- fessional staf, handouts, binders, articles, hands-on sessions, outstanding lectures and live-surgery presentations have given me the lifelong confidence to diagnose and treat patients with implants. I proud- ly apply your knowledge and techniques at my dental practice. Thank you for your outstanding performance, incredible ser- vice and hospitality.” Dr. Peter Zahedi—general dental practi- tioner, San Rafael, California, U.S. “I have been placing implants for over seven years and found the course to be invaluable. You provided information that could be implemented after each session. The course is well structured for both the novice and the more experienced. I be- lieve this course to be a must for anyone interested in or continuing their educa- tion in implant dentistry. You will be hard pressed to find a more well-prepared and organized teacher. The live surgeries and hands-on portions of the course pay for themselves.” Dr. Robert Matiasevich Jr. Interview Implant Dentistry issue 2017 — 51