Desert Ridge Oral Surgery Institute

01/26/2025

I'm deeply honored to be invited back to present at the prestigious Pikos Full Arch Symposium in 2025 ! This year's lineup is exceptional, and I'm thrilled to share my expertise on 'Complications of Full Arch Implant Reconstruction Therapy' on the main podium.

Additionally, I'll be leading an exclusive hands-on workshop, where attendees will learn about the digital full arch restorative workflow, including IO and facial scanning, photogrammetry, 3D printing, and finishing.

The Pikos Institute has outdone itself, creating a unique educational opportunity with meaningful connections for attendees, lecturers, and vendors. I'm grateful for the support of Total Dental Implant Solutions, JB Dental, Imetric, SprintRay Neodent, and my incredible team at the Desert Ridge Oral Surgery Institute for making these workshops possible.

Thank you Dr Michael Pikos for inviting me! I look forward to another unforgettable experience with you and your incredible team.

12/23/2024

I felt so privileged to present at the AAOMS Dental Implant Conference 2024 in Chicago this month.

I was honored to address the topic: “Full-Arch Failure: Exploring the Role of Non-Traditional Implants” (including Zygomatic, Pterygoids, and Subperiosteal implants).

Thank you AAOMS, Dr. Bach Le, Dr. Eric Baker, and Dr. Guillermo Chacon for the invitation to share my expertise on the DIC main podium.

The DIC meeting was truly exceptional! The sessions were outstanding, and connecting with old and new friends made it an unforgettable experience. I’m grateful to be part of this remarkable educational community!

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12/01/2024

The 2024 Dental Implant Conference in Chicago next weekend offers an intensive educational program of innovative techniques and procedures for the entire implant team, presented by an internationally renowned faculty of leaders in implant dentistry.
Learn all about minor and major bone grafting, full arch surgery with digital restorations, remote anchorage, innovative use of short implants and so much more next weekend.
I am so excited to be lecturing in Chicago next weekend and have the opportunity to network with colleagues and exhibitors from around the world!

https://aaoms.org/education-meetings/meetings/dental-implant-conference/registration/

12/01/2024

The 2024 Dental Implant Conference in Chicago next weekend offers an intensive educational program of innovative techniques and procedures for the entire implant team, presented by an internationally renowned faculty of leaders in implant dentistry.
Learn all about minor and major bone grafting, full arch surgery with digital restorations, remote anchorage, innovative use of short implants and so much more next weekend.
I am so excited to be lecturing in Chicago next weekend and have the opportunity to network with colleagues and exhibitors from around the world!

https://aaoms.org/education-meetings/meetings/dental-implant-conference/registration/

11/19/2024

There are lots of imitations out there, but there will NEVER be another big three ! And these will always be the big 3 of photogrammetry.

The “best” photogrammetry system—iCam, PIC, or Micron Mapper—depends on your specific needs, particularly your priorities in areas like price, ease of transportation accuracy, ease of use, integration with existing systems, and support for implant planning or surgical workflows.

Which one do you prefer and WHY ? I have all three of them: love 1, like 1, indifferent towards the other, which I will disclose later.

11/12/2024

I was especially honored to lecture and present alongside my dear colleague Dr. Deepak Krishnan at the Inaugural Emory University School of Medicine’s Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Alumni weekend on Nov 1-2,2024.
It was truly a memorable weekend in Atlanta, also featuring engaging lecture presentations by residents Joyce Xu, Joshua Weirich, Nam Nguyen, and Jeffrey Q. Taylor II, MD, DMD. The evening culminated in a black-tie gala honoring Dr Steven Roser and celebrating the establishment of the Steven M. Roser Endowed Professorship.

Special gratitude goes to Emory University OMFS Chief Gary Bouloux, Alumni Board Chair Michael Demo, DDS, and board members for their efforts in organizing this exceptional event and their invitation for me to lecture at this fantastic event honoring Dr Roser for building and leading one of the best OMFS Programs .

10/30/2024

This advanced course is a comprehensive update and review of oral and maxillofacial surgery methodologies, featuring expert speakers presenting case-based reviews. It includes interactive sessions, daily mock board examinations and an open forum for discussion and feedback, allowing attendees to enhance communication skills, assimilate feedback and address critical thinking. Participants can present personal cases and receive a link to review their MOCK exam session, including examiner feedback, making it ideal preparation for certifying examinations. See you there !!

10/21/2024

I am honored to be an invited speaker at the 2024 AAOMS Dental Implant Conference in Chicago, where on December 6th, 2024 (4:15 - 4:45pm) I share my insights on
“Full Arch Failure: Is there a Role for Non-traditional Implants (Zygomatic, Pterygoid, Subperiosteal)” with fellow surgeons in the main session. Click the link below to register for the meeting and my hands-on “Digital Workflows for predictable Full Arch Outcomes” workshop on Thursday December 5, 2024.

Thank you to for the opportunity to lecture at the annual symposiums main session . I’m grateful to have such a wonderful group of colleagues. Sharing knowledge and expertise with the next generation of leaders in oral and maxillofacial surgery is a privilege!

Catch me next at the DENVER Comprehensive Oral Surgery Board Review course 11/2/2024 , followed by the Inaugural Emory University Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Alumni Educational Weekend on 11/3/2024 and the last stop of 2024 the AAOMS mid-winter (DIC) Dental Impant Conference December 5-7, 2024 in Chicago ! Thank you AmericanAssociation of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons - AAOMS and esteemed colleagues for the opportunity !



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10/11/2024

I’m excited and honored to lecture at the 1st Inaugural Emory Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Alumni Educational Weekend and Gala on Saturday, November 2, 2024 alongside my dear colleague Dr. Deepak Krishnan in Atlanta, GA.
I will be discussing “Advanced Full-Arch Implant Rehabilitation for Atrophic Arches: Solving Serious problems with Zygomatic, Pterygoid and Patient Specific Implants using a Complete Digital Workflow”.
You can catch me after that at the AAOMS 2024 mid-winter (DIC) Dental Implant Conference December 5-7, 2024 in Chicago and the ORCAA symposium in Las Vegas January 17, 2024 ! Take your practice to the next level ! More meetings to be announced later.

10/06/2024

Such a great weekend learning and sharing knowledge with the FAMS surgeons. Always finding new horizons and pushing the profession to the next level…

Huge thanks to Lela and Dr Franks for always going above and beyond setting the FAMS meetings

I am looking forward for applying the last research and technology for helping our patients with full arch needs in AZ !






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