The Guided Implant Surgery Workshop™ for Dentists in DC, Maryland & Virginia
Place Implants With Confidence — Guided and Free-Hand Protocols From Case Selection to Your First Patient
21 CE hours of case selection and treatment planning, the ITI SAC Classification, guided and free-hand placement, drilling protocols for every bone type, and site preparation and soft tissue management, with 8 hours hands-on and 3 live virtual sessions after the workshop. Taught by board-certified periodontists Dr. Omid Kiarash and Dr. Sara Behmanesh. March 12–13, 2027 in the DMV, within easy reach of Washington, DC, Maryland and Northern Virginia.
- 21 AGD PACE CE credits (6 didactic + 8 hands-on in person, plus 7 live virtual)
- Hands-on implant placement on models, guided and free-hand
- 3 live virtual sessions after the workshop
- 1 year of direct WhatsApp access to your instructors
- Included in Implant Mentorship & Implant Mentorship Plus
Placing an Implant Is a Surgical Decision. Make It With a System.
Most implant problems start before the first drill: in case selection, planning and site preparation. This workshop teaches implant surgery as one connected protocol, from diagnosis and classification through guided and free-hand placement, with live virtual training afterward to support your first cases.
Case Selection You Can Trust
Diagnose, classify and treatment plan every implant case with confidence, using the ITI SAC Classification.
Real Hands-On Surgery
Eight hours placing implants on models, guided and free-hand, plus flap, suturing and ridge preservation exercises on pig jaws.
Support After the Course
Three live virtual evening sessions (7 CE hours) after the workshop, plus a year of WhatsApp access to your instructors.
Knowing Implants Is One Thing. Placing Them Confidently Is Another.
For most dentists the gap isn't knowledge. It's supervised practice and one reliable protocol for case selection, drilling and site preparation. Without it, every case feels like a first case, and the ones that could be done in-office get referred out.
If any of these hit home, this workshop is for you:
- You aren't sure which cases are straightforward and which to refer
- You've attended lectures but never placed an implant with a specialist beside you
- Drilling in soft or dense bone feels like guesswork
- You want to use surgical guides but aren't sure when they help most
- Flap design and suturing still slow you down
- You want a clear plan for anatomical danger zones and complications
From “I Think This Case Is OK” to “I Know Why It Is.”
Before the Workshop
- Cases chosen by gut feeling
- The same drilling sequence in every bone type
- Unsure when a surgical guide adds value
- Complications handled after the fact
- No one to call before your first case
After the Workshop
- A classification-based case selection system
- Drilling protocols matched to bone quality
- Clear indications for guided vs. free-hand placement
- Danger zones and complications anticipated
- A year of WhatsApp access to your periodontist instructors
Scientific & Clinical Curriculum
A curriculum spanning diagnosis, planning, guided and free-hand placement, site preparation and complication management.
Diagnosis & Planning
- Patient evaluation
- Case selection, treatment planning and the ITI SAC Classification
- Implant vs. tooth: biology and anatomy
- Presenting a treatment plan and informed consent
Guided & Free-Hand Placement
- Guided vs. free-hand placement: indications and workflow
- Bone physiology and healing
- Drilling protocols for every bone type, basic to advanced
- Surgical placement on models (hands-on)
Site Preparation & Complications
- Flap and incision design for each stage of surgery
- Atraumatic extraction, ridge preservation and material selection
- Soft tissue management around implants
- Anatomical danger zones, complications and pain management
By the End of This Workshop, You Will Be Able To:
- Apply the key steps of case selection, workup and treatment planning to maximize success and patient satisfaction
- Classify implant cases with the ITI SAC Classification
- Explain the biological and mechanical concepts behind long-term implant success
- Choose a drilling protocol for each bone type
- Perform guided and free-hand implant placement on models
- Apply the surgical principles of site preparation, ridge preservation and augmentation, and soft tissue management
- Recognize the risks for complications, and prevent and manage them
Guided Surgery, Hands-On
From drilling through a surgical guide to placing implants on models alongside your instructors.
You Won't Just Watch It. You'll Place It, With a Periodontist Beside You.
More than half of the in-person training is hands-on. You'll place implants on models, guided and free-hand, and practice flap design, suturing and ridge preservation on pig jaws while two board-certified periodontists coach your technique in real time. To keep that coaching personal, seating is intentionally limited.
Why it matters: most surgical complications trace back to details: case selection, drilling sequence, angulation and flap handling. Those are learned with your hands, not from slides.
What you'll practice:
- Implant placement on models, guided and free-hand
- Drilling protocols for different bone types
- Working with a surgical guide and guided drilling kit
- Flap design and suturing on pig jaws
- Atraumatic extraction and ridge preservation on pig jaws
- Soft tissue grafting (VIPCTG) on pig jaws
Learn From Surgeons Who Teach Every Step
Hear from Dr. Kiarash about how the training is built, then watch him drill implant sites through a surgical guide in a guided placement demonstration from a past session.
The Workshop Ends Saturday. Your Training Doesn't.
After the two days in person, you'll join 3 live virtual evening sessions (7 CE hours). And every participant gets 1 year of direct WhatsApp access to Dr. Kiarash and Dr. Behmanesh. Review a case before your first placement, get a second opinion on a difficult site, or troubleshoot a complication, with the same periodontists who taught you.
Who This Workshop Is For
Designed for general dentists and implant dentists, including AAID members and fellows, who want to place implants safely and predictably.
Starting to Place Implants
- You restore implants but refer out placement
- You want supervised, hands-on practice before your first patient
- You want case-selection rules that tell you when to proceed and when to refer
Already Placing, Adding Guided Surgery
- You place implants free-hand and want to add guided surgery
- You want drilling protocols for every bone type
- You want fewer surprises and a plan for complications
Taught by Board-Certified Periodontists
Both instructors are Diplomates of the American Board of Periodontology with years of experience teaching at McGill University.
Dr. Omid Kiarash
Former Director of Periodontics at McGill University. Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology. Founder of Zeeba Advanced Dental Education and Immediate Past President of the Canadian Academy of Periodontology.
Dr. Sara Behmanesh
Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology. Former clinical instructor and course director in Periodontics at McGill University. Recipient of the American Academy of Periodontology Award for Excellence in Teaching.
Hear From Dentists Who Have Learned With Zeeba
Dentists describe the clarity, confidence and clinical direction they gained through specialist-guided education and mentorship.
Specialist-Guided Training
A dentist shares the value of structured education and learning directly from specialists.
Confidence Through Mentorship
How guided learning and specialist mentorship build lasting clinical confidence.
From Learning to Clinical Clarity
Turning course content into decisions you can make chairside.
Course Agenda: Two Days In Person + 3 Live Sessions
6 hours of didactic lecture and 8 hours of hands-on practicum in person, plus 7 hours of live virtual training.
Day 1 · Friday, March 12
Diagnosis, Planning & Case Selection
- Patient evaluation, case selection and the ITI SAC Classification
- Implant vs. tooth biology, bone physiology and healing
- Presenting a treatment plan to the patient
Surgical Technique (Hands-On)
- Flap and incision design for each stage of surgery
- Basic to advanced suturing on pig jaws
- Implant placement on models, guided and free-hand
Day 2 · Saturday, March 13
Site Preparation (Hands-On)
- Informed consent and case selection review
- Atraumatic extraction and ridge preservation on pig jaws
- Regenerative material selection and workflow algorithm
- Soft tissue management and VIPCTG exercises on pig jaws
Anatomy & Complications
- Anatomical danger zones
- Surgical complications and pain management
After the Workshop · 3 Live Virtual Sessions
Three live evening sessions online, with 7 CE hours of didactic training. The schedule is shared with registered participants.
This Is More Than a CE Course.
It's a specialist-built surgical protocol you take back to your practice, with the periodontists who taught it still available after you leave.
Want the complete pathway? This workshop is included in Implant Mentorship, a full specialist-led program covering restoration, placement, biologics, grafting and complication management. See Implant Mentorship →
Your Registration Includes:
- 21 AGD PACE CE credits (6 didactic + 8 hands-on in person, plus 7 live virtual)
- Hands-on implant placement on models, guided and free-hand
- Flap, suturing, ridge preservation and VIPCTG exercises on pig jaws
- Direct instruction from two board-certified periodontists
- 3 live virtual sessions after the workshop
- 1 year of direct WhatsApp access to your instructors
- Two days of training in the DMV
- The prerequisite for live surgery on your own patient
Where You'll Train
Two days in the DMV, easy to reach from Washington, DC, Maryland and across Northern Virginia.
Westwood Country Club
800 Maple Ave E
Vienna, VA 22180
Friday–Saturday
March 12–13, 2027
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is this workshop designed for?
General dentists and implant dentists, including AAID members, who want to start placing implants or add guided surgery to their practice, with a structured protocol and supervised hands-on practice.
Do I need prior implant surgery experience?
No. The workshop moves from diagnosis, case selection and treatment planning through hands-on placement on models, guided and free-hand, with site preparation and complication management along the way.
Does the workshop cover both guided and free-hand placement?
Yes. You'll learn when a surgical guide adds value and when free-hand placement is appropriate, and practice both on models, with drilling protocols for every bone type.
What are the live virtual sessions?
After the two in-person days, there are 3 live virtual evening sessions totaling 7 CE hours of didactic training. The schedule is shared with registered participants.
Is this workshop a prerequisite for live surgery?
Yes. This workshop is the prerequisite for live surgery on your own patient. It gives you the case selection, planning and hands-on surgical foundation you need first.
Are clinical results guaranteed?
No course can guarantee clinical outcomes. The workshop gives you a structured protocol, supervised hands-on practice and a year of direct access to the faculty. Your results depend on case selection, practice and applying the protocol carefully in your own patients.
How are the 21 CE hours split?
6 hours of didactic lecture and 8 hours of hands-on practicum in person, plus 7 hours of didactic training in 3 live virtual sessions. Credits are AGD PACE recognized. AAID members should confirm with AAID how they apply to their credentialing requirements.
Where is the workshop held?
In the DMV, in Northern Virginia, on Friday and Saturday, March 12–13, 2027. The full venue name, address and directions are in the Venue section of this page.
Is this workshop convenient for dentists in Maryland and Washington, DC?
Yes. The workshop is held in Northern Virginia, within driving distance for dentists in Washington, DC, Maryland and across Northern Virginia. It runs Friday and Saturday, March 12–13, 2027.
What is the WhatsApp access?
For one year after the workshop, you can message your instructors directly to review cases before you place, ask questions after a surgery, or get guidance on complications.
Is this workshop included in Implant Mentorship?
Yes. The Guided Implant Surgery Workshop is included in both Implant Mentorship and Implant Mentorship Plus.
What is the refund policy?
A 50% refund is available up to 31 days before the course start date (February 9, 2027). No refund is issued within 30 days of the course.
Make Your Next Implant Placement Your Most Predictable One
If you place implants, or want to, the difference between “hoping it goes well” and “knowing it will” is protocol. Spend two days with two board-certified periodontists, practice every step with your own hands, and keep them on call for a year.
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