The Implant Launch Summit™
Learn the surgical, restorative, and occlusal frameworks used by specialists to deliver predictable, esthetic, and long-lasting implant outcomes — and start implementing them in your practice with greater confidence.
- Limited Seating Available
- 6 CE Credits
- Three Specialist Faculty
- Continental Breakfast & Lunch Included
- Mentorship Program Preview
- Clinical Protocols You Can Implement Immediately
Many general dentists are interested in implant surgery, but hesitate because they are unsure where to begin, which cases to choose, and how to avoid common complications.
This summit was designed to help dentists understand the clinical decisions that drive implant success: site preparation, hard and soft tissue biology, surgical protocol selection, restorative planning, occlusion, and complication prevention.
Does This Sound Familiar?
- You restore implants but want to begin placing them yourself.
- You are unsure which cases are appropriate to start with.
- You want clarity on bone grafting and soft tissue management.
- You are confused by guided vs free-hand vs Versah protocols.
- You want mentorship before taking on your first surgical cases.
This one-day summit connects the surgical, biologic, restorative, and occlusal principles required for predictable implant dentistry. The curriculum is designed for dentists who are practicing, introducing, or preparing to implement implant dentistry into their practice.
Hard & Soft Tissue
- Soft tissue management for dental implants predictably
- Bone grafting techniques with consistency for implants
- Hard and soft tissue augmentation for site optimization
- Improving papilla formation and esthetic tissue architecture
Surgical Execution
- Surgical drilling protocols: Versah vs guided vs free-hand
- Modified surgical techniques for better esthetic outcomes in the anterior
- Atraumatic extraction and ridge augmentation principles
- Treatment decisions that influence long-term implant success
Restorative & Occlusal
- Biomechanical considerations from straightforward to complex cases
- Increasing restorative predictability for improved patient satisfaction
- Designing patient-optimized occlusal schemes
- Debunking implant occlusion myths using an evidence-based approach
Biologic & Prosthetic Complications
The course will also address complications that often determine the difference between short-term survival and long-term implant success, including peri-implantitis, biologic width and peri-implant mucosal seal considerations, screw loosening, component fractures, biomechanical overload, restorative complications, and strategies to troubleshoot and prevent problems before they occur.
The Art and Science of Implant Mastery
Optimizing Site Preparation for Aesthetics and Longevity
In implant dentistry, one of the greatest challenges is ensuring sufficient bone and soft tissue to support longevity and aesthetics. This session focuses on hard and soft tissue augmentation, or site optimization, required before implant placement. From understanding bone and soft tissue biology and physiology to refining bone grafting and soft tissue grafting techniques, participants will learn how to optimize the implant site for predictable functional and aesthetic outcomes.
Course Objectives
- Master planning for bone and soft tissue augmentation to support long-term implant success.
- Differentiate implant vs. tooth anatomy to guide treatment.
- Implement atraumatic extraction and ridge augmentation techniques.
- Apply soft tissue management strategies to improve papilla formation and aesthetics.
- Achieve predictable esthetic outcomes in anterior implants.
The Road to Predictable Implant Restorations
Facts, Myths … and Lies!
Implants have been a monumental breakthrough in dentistry, transforming how clinicians approach patient care. Yet implants differ significantly from natural teeth, making their restoration more technique-sensitive. This session is designed for clinicians practicing or introducing implant dentistry and will address key principles, common complications, and strategies to troubleshoot and prevent issues — all with the goal of creating more predictable and satisfying patient outcomes.
Course Objectives
- Review diagnosis, treatment planning, and restorative principles in implant dentistry.
- Understand biomechanical considerations with implants.
- Identify common complications and how to avoid them.
- Increase predictability and patient satisfaction in implant-supported prostheses.
Occlusion 101
Busting the Myths and Mysteries
Occlusion has always been vital — yet often controversial and elusive — in the success of dental restorations. Today’s clinicians need a practical, evidence-based understanding of occlusion that transcends dogmatic schools of thought. This session provides a comprehensive approach to occlusion across different restorative scenarios, free from rigid “occlusion cults,” and designed to bring clarity to a topic that often creates confusion.
Course Objectives
- Diagnose, treatment plan, and design occlusal schemes tailored to specific restorations.
- Understand the literature and evidence behind occlusion.
- Debunk myths and mysteries surrounding implant and restorative occlusion.
This Is For You If:
- You are a general dentist interested in implant surgery.
- You restore implants and want to understand the surgical side.
- You want to start with safer, more predictable cases.
- You want specialist guidance before implementing implants.
- You are interested in mentorship after the event.
This Is Not For You If:
- You are only looking for a passive CE lecture with no implementation pathway.
- You are already placing complex implant cases confidently without needing mentorship.
- You are not interested in adding implant dentistry to your practice.
- You do not want to evaluate your treatment planning and clinical systems.
This summit will be taught by two periodontists and one prosthodontist — the same specialist mentors behind the Zeeba Implant Mentorship Program.
Dr. Omid Kiarash
Former Director of Periodontics at McGill University. Diplomate, American Board of Periodontology. Founder, Zeeba Advanced Dental Education. Immediate Past President, Canadian Academy of Periodontology.
Dr. Sara Behmanesh
Diplomate, American Board of Periodontology. Former clinical instructor and course director in Periodontics at McGill University. Recipient of the AAP Award for Excellence in Teaching.
Dr. Shervin Tabeshfar
Prosthodontist practicing in Northern Virginia. Former Clinical Assistant Professor at Boston University with advanced training in prosthodontics and implant restorative care.
The goal is simple: give dentists a clearer roadmap for implant success, while introducing the mentorship pathway available after the summit.
Surgical Session
The Art & Science of Implant Mastery
Optimizing site preparation for aesthetics and longevity.
- Planning bone and soft tissue augmentation for long-term success
- Understanding implant vs tooth anatomy
- Atraumatic extraction and ridge augmentation techniques
- Soft tissue management to improve papilla formation and esthetics
- Predictable esthetic outcomes in anterior implants
Prosthetic Session
Predictable Restorations, Complications & Occlusion
Facts, myths, lies — and an evidence-based approach to implant restorative success.
- Diagnosis, treatment planning, and restorative principles
- Biomechanical considerations with implants
- Common complications and how to avoid them
- Designing occlusal schemes tailored to restorative scenarios
- Debunking implant occlusion myths and mysteries
Most CE programs teach information. This summit is designed to help dentists understand the pathway from knowledge to implementation.
At the end of the day, attendees will be introduced to the Zeeba Implant Mentorship Program — a specialist-led pathway designed to help dentists move from learning implant concepts to implementing real cases with guidance, structure, and support.
Reserve Your Seat for $97Your Registration Includes:
- 6 CE Credits
- One-day specialist-led implant summit
- Continental breakfast and lunch
- Three specialist faculty
- Mentorship Program Preview
- Clinical protocols you can implement immediately
Who is this summit designed for?
This event is designed for general dentists who are restoring implants, interested in placing implants, or looking for a specialist-guided roadmap before beginning surgical cases.
Do I need previous implant surgery experience?
No. This summit is appropriate for dentists who are considering implant surgery, as well as dentists who may already be restoring implants and want a deeper understanding of treatment planning, surgical principles, restoration, occlusion, and complications.
Is this a hands-on course?
This is a one-day CE summit focused on clinical decision-making, treatment planning, site development, restoration, occlusion, complications, and mentorship pathways. Hands-on training is part of the larger Zeeba Implant Mentorship Program.
How many CE credits are included?
This event qualifies for 6 CE credits.
Is food included?
Yes. Continental breakfast and lunch are included with registration.
Will there be an opportunity to learn about mentorship?
Yes. A portion of the event will introduce the Zeeba Implant Mentorship Program and explain how dentists can continue with structured specialist guidance after the summit.
What happens after I register?
You will receive a confirmation email with event details. Additional reminders and preparation information will be sent closer to the event date.
Seating is limited for this one-day specialist-led implant summit for general dentists.
Limited-Time Registration: $97
Regular Educational Value: $997
Date: Saturday, July 18, 2026
Location: Westwood Country Club, Vienna, VA
