Education
Zest Dental Solutions’ commitment to excellence continues to grow by offering scientifically sound continuing education programs to the dental professional. Our mission is to enhance the knowledge and skills of the clinician so they can provide the highest quality treatment to their patients. Zest also strives to provide dental professionals with effective and value-added continuing dental education that can be applied successfully in the dental practice.
Zest Courses
| Date | Course Name | Course Description | Speaker | CE Credits | Location | Resources |
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| March 26-27, 2021 | Success with Overdentures & Partials: The Science, Techniques, and Materials | LIVE SURGERY! This course will provide an overview of treatment options for partial to fully edentulous patients and patients with narrow ridges using removable prosthetics. From traditional methods utilizing natural tooth-supported solutions to more advanced applications for removable implant-retained overdentures, this program focuses on the additional benefits for both the patient and clinician when using the gold standard of attachment systems. Topics discussed include diagnosis and treatment planning with failing or terminal dentition, patient and component selection, processes, techniques, and views on different retention modalities with clinical cases. | Xavier Saab | 14 Credits | Houston, TX |
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| April 15, 2021 | Excellence in Removable Overdentures | This program will provide an overview of the benefits and protocols to successfully treat edentulous patients with implant-retained, tissue-supported removable overdentures. Best indications and contraindications for using the latest technology in removable attachment systems will be reviewed. Design, benefits and processing tips will also be discussed.. | Brian D. Young, CDT, TE | 2 Credits | Aurora, CO | |
| May 13, 2021 | Overdentures & Partials - Prouducts, Techniques and Workflow | This course will provide an overview of treatment options for partial to fully edentulous patients using removable prosthetics. This program focuses on the additional benefits for both the patient and clinician when using Locators, the gold standard of overdenture abutments. Topics discussed include diagnosis and treatment planning with failing or terminal dentition, patient and component selection, processes, techniques, and views on different retention modalities with clinical cases. | Gary Burton, CDT | 2 Credits | Wylie, TX |
Please call Helm Dental Laboratory for more information at 972.442.9772 |
| May 14-15, 2021 | Success with Overdentures & Partials: The Science, Techniques, and Materials | LIVE SURGERY! This course will provide an overview of treatment options for partial to fully edentulous patients and patients with narrow ridges using removable prosthetics. From traditional methods utilizing natural tooth-supported solutions to more advanced applications for removable implant-retained overdentures, this program focuses on the additional benefits for both the patient and clinician when using the gold standard of attachment systems. Topics discussed include diagnosis and treatment planning with failing or terminal dentition, patient and component selection, processes, techniques, and views on different retention modalities with clinical cases. | Thomas Bilski | 14 Credits | Independence, OH | |
| June 4-5, 2021 | Success with Overdentures & Partials: The Science, Techniques, and Materials | LIVE SURGERY! This course will provide an overview of treatment options for partial to fully edentulous patients and patients with narrow ridges using removable prosthetics. From traditional methods utilizing natural tooth-supported solutions to more advanced applications for removable implant-retained overdentures, this program focuses on the additional benefits for both the patient and clinician when using the gold standard of attachment systems. Topics discussed include diagnosis and treatment planning with failing or terminal dentition, patient and component selection, processes, techniques, and views on different retention modalities with clinical cases. | Xavier Saab | 14 Credits | Houston, TX | |
| June 10, 2021 | Excellence in Removable Overdentures and Partials | This program will provide an overview of the benefits and protocols to successfully treat partially and fully edentulous patients with implant-retained, tissue-supported removable options that will increase success and hygienic maintenance. Best indications and contraindications for using the latest technology in removable attachment systems will be reviewed. Design, benefits and processing tips will also be discussed. | Gary Burton, CDT | 1.5 Credits | Oklahoma, City, OK | |
| August 18, 2021 | Excellence in Removable Overdentures and Partials | This program will provide an overview of the benefits and protocols to successfully treat partially and fully edentulous patients with implant-retained, tissue-supported removable options that will increase success and hygienic maintenance. Best indications and contraindications for using the latest technology in removable attachment systems will be reviewed. Design, benefits and processing tips will also be discussed. | Gary Burton, CDT | 2 Credits | Waco, TX | |
| September 23, 2021 | Excellence in Removable Overdentures | This program will provide an overview of the benefits and protocols to successfully treat edentulous patients with implant-retained, tissue-supported removable overdentures. Best indications and contraindications for using the latest technology in removable attachment systems will be reviewed. Design, benefits and processing tips will also be discussed. | Darin Schwartz | 2 Credits | Kaysville, Utah |
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Partner Courses
| Date | Course Name | Course Description | Speaker | CE Credits | Location | Resources |
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| February 5, 2021 | Creating Predictable Results When Opportunity Happens | Stimulate your creativity as we examine how to handle situations, from minor to complex, that develop during routine treatment. Learn how to turn potential failures into successes as we delve into all aspects of patient care from diagnostics to advanced restorative care. Let my 35 years of screw ups and learning from them help guide you to more successful strategies in patient care. | Mark Malterud | 2 Credits | Online |
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| February 5, 2021 | Carte Blanche: Aesthetic and Functional Foundations for the Complete Denture | Restorative and prosthetic dentistry is in a state of crisis. Social media, corporate advertising, and even the most reputable dental symposiums all place a heavy emphasis on fixed anterior treatments (i.e. cosmetic dentistry). There is a new wave of clinicians and technicians that are well aware of the necessity for education and training of complete dentures and are pushing the boundaries of contemporary aesthetics with hyper-real removable prosthetics in a bold effort to rekindle the love affair with the original full arch/mouth rehabilitation. | Miles Cone | 2 Credits | Online |
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| February 5-6, 2021 | Christensen Implant Surgery Level 1 Course | Integrating implant surgery into your practice is not difficult or threatening, and it will certainly be a positive and profitable change in your professional life. You undoubtedly already have implant prosthodontics in your practice, and this course will update and enhance your prosthodontic skills. Primarily, the course emphasizes surgically placing small-diameter implants (1.8 to 2.9 mm in diameter) in edentulous and partially edentulous patients and placing conventional-diameter implants (3mm and larger in diameter) in healthy patients who do not require bone grafting. | Gordon Christensen | 12 Credits | Online |
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| February 27-28, 2021 | Interactive 2-Day Tutorial and Hands-on Cadaver and Anatomic Model Workshop | Introducing an Innovative Minimally-Invasive Surgical Technique with Minimum Flap Reflection and Precision Implant Placement. Gain the Skills and Confidence to Perform Successful ZYGOMA & PTERYGOID Implants. • Zygoma, pterygoid, nasal is implant placement • Treatment options in cases of severe atrophic jaws • Rethinking oral rehabilitation of severe atrophic jaw • Overview of intra and extra maxillary techniques • Case selection and presentations • Head and neck anatomy • Hands-On fresh frozen cadaver surgery zygoma, pterygoid and nasalis, and lateral nerve repositioning) • Hands-On maxilla & mandibular model surgery • Anatomical CT-scans interpretation of cadaver specimens • Two participants per cadaver • Fitting of the immediate and final prosthesis |
Dennis Smiler / Dan Rosen | TBD | Long Beach, CA |
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| March 26, 2021 | Treating Patients for Life - The Role of Dental Implants in an Uncertain Post-Pandemic World | COVID-19 has changed the landscape of our dental practices, how do we pivot and thrive in a post-pandemic clinical practice? In this presentation, the focus is on how to improve the quality of life of your patients and improve practice growth using dental implants. Emphasis will be placed on focusing on a broad range of dental implant options using affordable and low cost strategies to treat patents to get patients to say yes to treatment even when the world is going crazy! | Michael Scherer | 2 Credits | Online |
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| March 26-27, 2021 | Christensen Restorative Dentistry 1 - Restorative/Esthetic/Preventive | Practical, easily implemented esthetic procedures remain in demand! Patients are actually more interested in moderate-cost esthetic procedures than they were in the past. Gordon will help you increase your expertise in all phases of esthetic restorative dentistry and show you how to be more profitable in your everyday dental procedures. This practical course is guaranteed to make your esthetic restorative procedures enjoyable, gratifying, and profitable. | Gordon Christensen | 12 Credits | Online |
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| April 15-18, 2021 | Boston AAID MaxiCourse In Implant Dentistry | The AAID Boston MaxiCourse is a 300 hour AAID course. The program is designed to give a thorough understanding of diagnostic and treatment modalities necessary to properly treat patients with dental implants. The AAID Boston MaxiCourse utilizes case-based learning methods that will include lectures, demonstrations, interactive seminars, hands-on sessions and relevant reviews of literature emphasizing evidence-based learning. The AAID Boston MaxiCourse participants perform hands-on surgical simulations and prosthetic implant procedures at all 8 modules. | Brian Jackson | Boston, MA | ||
| April 17-18, 2021 | Hiossen New York AGD Courses | Upon the completion of The Removable Implant-Supported Overdentures course, the practitioner will have a deep understanding of the placement and restoration of implants related to mandibular overdentures. • Application of implant attachments for removable prosthetics' retention. • Anatomic issues considerations related to the treatment planning and placement of mandibular implants. • Implant Selection, duration of healing, restoration and components concerning the implant overdenture attachment systems. • Chairside retrofitting of mandibular dentures. • Flap design and soft tissue management surrounding dental implants. | Steven D. Litwin | Englewood Cliffs, NJ | ||
| May 13, 2021 | Sacramento District Dental Society: How to Start Your First Full-Arch Implant Case -Overdentures, AllonX, and More | Are you interested in incorporating full-arch implant prosthetics into your daily workflows? Curious on how to best start with full-arch implantology? This presentation aims to focus on how a general practitioner and/or specialist can begin incorporating full-arch implantology into their clinical practice. Emphasis will be placed on everyday clinical workflows and communication skills with patients that one can begin incorporating into practice the next day! | Michael Scherer | 2 Credits | Online | |
| May 14, 2021 | Boston Maxicourse Implant Complications II: The Retrospective Continues | 2 million dental implants are placed annually throughout the world and an exponential number over th past 40 years. As a result, clinician are faced with the responsibility of management of simple to complex complications in daily practice. This program will present the evidence supporting implant failures and provide an understanding for diagnosis and treatment procedure to enhance long term positive outcomes. | Brian Jackson | 8 Creits | Vernon, NY | |
| May 14-15, 2021 | Christensen Restorative Dentistry 2 - Fixed Prosthodontics | Our goal is to help you make fixed prosthodontic procedures faster, easier, and more predictable! 30% of your practice revenue is fixed prosthodontics. You cannot find a more practical, immediately useful course than this one. Join Gordon for this popular “bread and butter” hands-on course and increase your quality and quantity in fixed prosthodontic procedures. Many participants report that after attending this course, they have enhanced their fixed prosthodontic quality, doubled their fixed prosthodontic activity and increased practice enjoyment. | Gordon Christensen | 15 Credits | Utah |
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| May 20, 2021 | The LOCATOR Abutment: The Removable Prosthesis Game Changer | Many fully and partially edentulous patients struggle with their dentures and/or removable partial dentures due to poor retention and stability. Dental implants in combination with the Locator abutment have greatly improved the retention and stability of removable prosthetics. This course will provide a thorough overview of the removable implant-retained treatment options for both fully and partially edentulous patients. The program will cover patient selection, treatment planning, surgical guides, component selection, choosing restorative materials and impression techniques. The course includes a hands-on portion for a chairside pick-up method for an implant retained overdenture. | Andy Gilbert | 2 Credits | Columbus, OH |
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| August 27-28, 2021 | Christensen Restorative Dentistry 1 - Restorative/Esthetic/Preventive | Practical, easily implemented esthetic procedures remain in demand! Patients are actually more interested in moderate-cost esthetic procedures than they were in the past. This course will help you increase your expertise in all phases of esthetic restorative dentistry and show you how to be more profitable in your everyday dental procedures. | Gordon Christensen | 15 Credits | Utah |
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| September 24-25, 2021 | Christensen Implant Surgery Level 1 Course | Integrating implant surgery into your practice is not difficult or threatening, and it will certainly be a positive and profitable change in your professional life. You undoubtedly already have implant prosthodontics in your practice, and this course will update and enhance your prosthodontic skills. Primarily, the course emphasizes surgically placing small-diameter implants (1.8 to 2.9 mm in diameter) in edentulous and partially edentulous patients and placing conventional-diameter implants (3mm and larger in diameter) in healthy patients who do not require bone grafting. | Gordon Christensen | 15 Credits | Utah |
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| October 8, 2021 | Updates in Digital Dentistry – What Works in Everyday Clinical Practice? | Dr. Scherer covers the latest updates in digital dentistry technology from scanners, 3D printers, milling machines, and much more. This program aims to be a review of digital workflows and technologies focusing on what works and what is still considered emerging technology. Dr. Scherer aim’s to dispel fact from fiction and emphasis is placed on clinical applications and “real-world everyday practice” workflows that work well in the author’s clinical practice and strategies for what every dentist can do to implement the latest technologies.! | Michael Scherer | 5 Credits | Sacramento, CA |
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| October 15-16, 2021 | Christensen Restorative Dentistry 2 - Fixed Prosthodontics | Our goal is to help you make fixed prosthodontic procedures faster, easier, and more predictable! 30% of your practice revenue is fixed prosthodontics. You cannot find a more practical, immediately useful course than this one. Join Gordon for this popular “bread and butter” hands-on course and increase your quality and quantity in fixed prosthodontic procedures. Many participants report that after attending this course, they have enhanced their fixed prosthodontic quality, doubled their fixed prosthodontic activity and increased practice enjoyment. | Gordon Christensen | 15 Credits | Utah |
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| December 2021 (TBD) | Las Vegas AAID Maxicourse in Dental Implantology | The Las Vegas Maxicourse is a 300-hour AAID course. The program is designed to give a thorough understanding of diagnostic and treatment modalities necessary to properly treat patients with dental implants. The Maxicourse utilizes case-based learning methods that will include lectures, demonstrations, interactive seminars, cadaver dissection laboratories and hands-on sessions, patient treatment, and relevant reviews of literature emphasizing evidence-based learning. The LV Maxicourse is designed to prepare you to take the AAID Associate Fellow/Fellow membership examination and become AAID credentialed. | Michael Scherer / AAID Maxi-Course | TBD | Las Vegas, NV |
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| December 2021 (TBD) | New York AAID Maxicourse in Dental Implantology | The New York AAID Maxicourse is a 300-hour AAID course. The program is designed to give a thorough understanding of diagnostic and treatment modalities necessary to properly treat patients with dental implants by utilizing case-based and hands-on learning methods, including interactive seminars, patient treatment, and cadaver dissection. The NY Maxicourse is designed to prepare you to take the AAID Associate Fellow/Fellow membership examination and become AAID credentialed. | Michael Scherer / AAID Maxi-Course | TBD | New York, NY |
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Zest Dental Solutions is designated as an Approved PACE Program Provider by the Academy of General Dentistry. The formal continuing education programs of this program provider are accepted by AGD for Fellowship, Mastership and rnembership maintenance credit. Approval does not imply acceptance by a state or provincial board of dentistry or AGD endorsement. The current term of approval extends frorn 11/1/2017 to 10/31/2021. Provider ID# 372776