Continuing Education
CURRENT CONCEPTS IN RESTORATIVE IMPLANT DENTISTRY
2-credit implant course provided by Straumann and Shikosha Dental Lab.
Wednesday, September 17th, 2025
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
5:30 pm check in
Credits: 2
Tuition: Complimentary
Location:
Shikosha Dental Lab
1526 SE Powell Blvd
Portland, OR 97202
Overview:
Restorative implant dentistry is undergoing significant change. With the development of new technologies spearheaded by innovation in the dental implant industry, we are now able to give expanded restorative options to our patients. This comprehensive program will integrate these techniques and innovative technologies into a practical approach for the restorative implant dentist and surgeon. After attending this program, the dentist will have a better understanding of restorative implant treatment planning in everyday clinical situations. A special focus will be on the digital workflow as it applies to the diagnostic, planning, surgical, and restorative aspects of treatment.
Objectives:
• Comprehensive implant planning involving single, and multiple span restorations.
• Review of components, including impression posts, abutment design, and the Angled Screw abutment solution.
• Screw-retained V. S. Cement-retained solutions.
• The Digital workflow from start to finish: Identifying and diagnosing implant treatment, planning including surgical guides, and utilizing scanners to digitally impression implants for final restorations.
• Immediate provisionalization with temporary crowns and custom anatomical healing abutments-both analog and digital techniques.
• Dental materials: zirconia, lithium dislocate, PEEK, and others.
• Abutment design: stock, custom milled and the angulated screw abutment, Uses and techniques.
• Solutions to avoid cement-related peri-implantitis.
• Implant design: which implants are optimal for different clinical presentations.
• New techniques and clinical pearls for the restorative dentist.
• Hands-On component with analog and digital instruments.
Presenter:
Dr. Ira Langstein
REGISTRATION:
RSVP to Leah with Shikosha at leahl@shikosha.com. Register prior to the course via Straumann at this link. Questions? Contact Kristin Schmidt, Straumann Regional Sales Director, at (503) 278-0953. Doctors only at this time please.
Past Courses:
Guided Bone Regeneration (GBR) Including Socket Preservation
Hands-on Implant course provided by Hiossen/AIC Education.
Saturday, July 12th, 2025
9 am - 1 pm
Credits: 4
Tuition: complimentary
Location:
Shikosha Dental Lab
1526 SE Powell Blvd
Portland, OR 97202
Overview:
This course will guide you through the principles and clinical applications of Guided Bone Regeneration (GBR), with a special focus on socket preservation techniques. You will learn how to preserve extraction sockets effectively and apply GBR techniques to ensure optimal bone volume and contour for implant placement. These procedures will enhance the predictability of your outcomes and expand your treatment options. As a result, patient satisfaction and case acceptance will increase, while complications will decrease.
Topics include:
· Principles and rationale of Guided Bone Regeneration (GBR)
· Techniques and materials used in socket preservation
· Case selection criteria and treatment planning for GBR
· Hands-on experience with membrane handling and bone graft placement
· Management of complications and follow-up care
· Clinical case analysis to deepen understanding and skill application
Course Director:
Dr. Mijin Choi
Pre-Master: Introduction to Implants
Hands-on Implant course
4 credits
Complimentary tuition
When:
Saturday, March 22nd, 2025
9am - 1pm
where:
Shikosha Dental Lab
1526 SE Powell Blvd
Portland, OR 97202
Overview:
Understand the basic concepts and various types of implants, and learn patient assessment, case selection, and surgical techniques. Additionally, acquire skills in managing complications and ensuring long-term implant maintenance. Sponsored by Hiossen/AIC Education. PACE accredited.
Understand the Basics of Implant Dentistry
Anatomy and Physiology of the Oral and Maxillofacial Region
Patient Assessment and Case Selection
Socket preservation
Implant treatment planning
Speaker:
Dr. Hyungsup Lee
Registration:
Doctors only at this time please. For inquiries, contact Peter Cho with Hiossen at (213) 407-4046.
Prevention & Management of Dental Implant Complications
Monday, September 23rd, 2024
Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Check-in: 5:30 PM
Tuition-free. 3 CE Credits. Dinner and drinks included. Official flyer and presenter bio coming soon. Co-sponsored by Shikosha Dental Laboratory & BioHorizons.
Course Overview
Success rates with implant dentistry have increased with improving techniques. More implants are being placed with the advent of local courses and mini residencies, etc. As with any procedure, the increase in number brings an increase in complications. It is not only necessary to know how to place implants but also how to treat the complications associated with the procedure. Complications can be surgical or restorative in nature. This course will focus on the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of common implant complications through a methodical, scientifically-based, step-by-step approach that every clinician can use in their office. Presented by Dr. Bart Silverman with BWS Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in New York.
Participants will learn:
1. How medical history and medications can affect implant treatment.
2. How to treatment plan and minimize surgical and restorative complications.
3. To treat common implant complications and manage intraoperative and postoperative surgical complications.
4. A predictable method for socket grafting and be able to discuss options if grafting doesn’t heal with sufficient bone to place implants.
5. Discuss full arch restorations.
Location:
Shikosha Dental Laboratory
1526 SE Powell Blvd.
Portland, OR 97202
Questions? Email Leah at LeahL@shikosha.com.
Implant Care and Maintenance
April 20th, 2023, 6 - 8 PM
Attention hygienists! Join Shikosha Dental Laboratory and Straumann for happy hour at Oswego Hills Winery to expand your skill and knowledge in Implant Care and Maintenance. Food and wine tasting are provided. More course details coming soon.
Details
• Thursday, April 20th, 2023
• 6 PM - 8 PM; Check-in: 5:30 PM
• Tuition-free
• 2 CE Credits
• Location: Oswego Hills Winery
Instructor
Dr. Sei Kim