60 Minute Seminar

Educational Programs, Workshops, Seminars, New Idea Session, and Small Group Discussions

TL-006 - From Vision to Reality: Predoctoral Implantology at Boston University

Presenter(s)

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  Neal Fleisher, D.M.D., CAGS

  Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine
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  Hesham Nouh, B.D.S., D.Sc., M.S.D., CAGS

  Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine

Target Audience: Faculty

Learning Focus: Teaching and Learning

Dental Education: Implantology  

Section/SIG: Implant Dentistry

The digital revolution has transformed education at Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine. This session focuses on curricular changes recently implemented to prepare predoctoral dental students in all phases of implant dentistry. With the advent of digital dentistry and the ability to merge cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) and intraoral optical scanning technologies, a dentist is now able to reliably plan and execute the placement of a dental implant with a high degree of accuracy and precision.

This session will review curriculum changes designed to teach students to place and restore implants within the context of a general dental practice.

Learning Objectives:

• Upon completion the participant will be able to describe the innovative and comprehensive nature of the predoctoral educational implantology program at Boston University.
• Upon completion, participant will be able to describe the use of technology to teach students to read and manipulate CBCT scans, emphasizing virtual planning of implants and milling surgical guides.
• Upon completion, participant will be able to describe how predoctoral students learn placement/restoration of implants in simulation lab and clinic, using custom designed models and guides to surgically place implants.