# Implant and Digital Dentistry ## Implant and Digital Dentistry 1-YEAR, CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAM Advance your skills in implant and digital dentistry through Harvard School of Dental Medicine’s one-year continuing education program. Learn from world-renowned faculty, observe live procedures, and master the latest digital and regenerative techniques—while continuing your career. [ arrow\_forward Apply ](https://web.cvent.com/event/a8c59607-fe7c-4856-aabe-d7705d28cdcf/register) [ arrow\_forward Sign up for program updates ](https://mailchi.mp/7b73e3819591/hsdm-age-idd) [ draftsContact us](mailto:HSDM_CE@hsdm.harvard.edu) ![3D illustration of dental implants with modern technology](/sites/g/files/omnuum6001/files/styles/hwp_21_9__1920x825/public/2025-08/AdobeStock_840930953.jpeg?itok=aZqcqLdJ) ## Transform your practice with advanced training in implant dentistry Designed for practicing clinicians, this **one-year continuing education program** from Harvard School of Dental Medicine offers advanced training in implantology, prosthodontics, tissue regeneration, and digital workflows. Learn from expert faculty through evidence-based coursework, live clinical demonstrations, and hands-on digital case planning. *While students do not treat patients, they engage with real clinical data and observe treatment in action.* Maintain your practice while expanding your expertise and preparing to lead in a rapidly evolving field. people [### Who should apply? ](#apply)Is this program right for you? assignment [### Program at a glance ](#glance)Deadlines, fees, and how to apply school [### How you'll learn ](#learn)How the program works ## Why choose this program - **World-class training** in implant dentistry, digital technologies, tissue regeneration, and prosthodontics. - **Flexible, online schedule** designed for working clinicians. - **Cutting-edge learning** through live demonstrations and workshops. - **Collaborative environment** with expert faculty and a select group of motivated peers. - **155 continuing education credits** ## What you need to know: Program at a glance SortProgram detailDescriptionSchedule One-year program Tuition $20,000 Start date June 29, 2026 Format Hybrid with on-demand, live virtual, and one in-person experience in June HSDM in-person experience One-week, in-person experience at HSDM in June 2027 Credential Certificate of completion, HSDM Continuing Education Class size Up to 10 ### Who should apply? - Dentists with a **DDS, DMD, or foreign equivalent**. - Professionals with **specialty training** or at least 2 years of private practice experience. ![a group of clinicians](/sites/g/files/omnuum6001/files/styles/hwp_1_1__480x480/public/2025-08/AdobeStock_228931381.jpeg?h=5c8dbb08&itok=NVvO9ND7) ## Apply now To apply to the Implant and Digital Dentistry continuing education program, review the application requirements and follow the steps below. - **Application deadline:** April 30, 2026 - **Cost of attendance:** $20,000 - [**Apply to the course today!**](https://web.cvent.com/event/a8c59607-fe7c-4856-aabe-d7705d28cdcf/register) ### Admission details and instructions expand\_more - **CLASS START:** June 29, 2026 - **APPLICATION DEADLINE:** April 30, 2026 - **MODE OF APPLICATION:** Submitted online through the[ application link](https://cvent.me/RaBG2Q). 1\. Online application requires the following information: - CV or résumé - Dental school transcript - All college transcripts - Transcript evaluation (if applicable) - Three (3) professional evaluation forms (PEFs) 2\. Once submitted, our course director will review your application, and our continuing education team will proceed to set up a virtual interview. ## Learning experience The Continuing Education program in Implant and Digital Dentistry is a one-year, module-based experience that integrates academic study, hands-on training, and real-time clinical observation. Through a carefully sequenced curriculum, you will engage in: - **Didactic learning** Lectures, literature reviews, and case-based collaborative learning (CBCL) to strengthen your theoretical foundation. - **Practical training** Specialized workshops and digital case planning sessions that build applied clinical skills. - **Hands-on experience** An immersive, clinically focused experience designed to bridge theory and real-world application. Between modules, participants complete independent assignments and case monitoring. *Note: This program does not include direct patient care at the Harvard Dental Center.* ### Course Format - Live online sessions held bi-weekly (2 hours each), beginning June 29, 2026 - 8 hours of asynchronous learning material per month - One week of in-person hands-on training and reception in June 2027 Explore the 10 modules below to see how the curriculum progresses from foundational principles to advanced, multidisciplinary approaches. ### Course modules expand\_more Below is a module-based sequence that progressively builds core competencies—from fundamentals and surgery to digital planning, prosthodontics, and long-term maintenance. Expand each module to see the topics covered. ### Module 1: Fundamentals of Oral Implantology expand\_more - Patient Assessment – Anatomical risk factors - Patient Assessment – Systemic/Medical risk factors for implants - Patient Assessment – Radiography in Dental Implant Therapy - Tissue Biology – Osseointegration and the implant tissue interface - Tissue Biology – Restorative tissue interface - Tissue Biology – Wound healing and timing of Implant Placement - Implant Designs – Surfaces - Implant Designs – Materials - Implant Designs – Geometry - Implant Designs – Connections ### Module 2: Principles of Implant Surgery expand\_more - Surgical Techniques – Anesthesia for Implant - Surgery Surgical Techniques – Flap Designs - Surgical Techniques – Osteotomies and Implant Placement - Surgical Techniques – Suturing materials, instruments and techniques - Complications – Surgical ### Heading 3: Virtual Implant Planning expand\_more Radiographic and Surgical Implant Guides - Digital Implant Dentistry – Static Computer Assisted Implant Surgery - Digital Implant Dentistry – Navigation Computer Assisted Implant Surgery - Digital Implant Dentistry – Robotic Computer Assisted Implant Surgery - Digital Implant Dentistry – Presurgical CAD-CAM ### Heading 4: Implant Treatment Planning expand\_more - Implant Treatment Planning – Single Implant Restorations - Loading protocols – Single implant restorations - Implant Treatment Planning – Partially Dentate - Loading protocols – Partially dentate patients - Implant Treatment Planning – Edentulous – Fixed Rehabilitation of the Maxilla - Loading protocols – Edentulous patients – Fixed rehabilitation of the Maxilla - Implant Treatment Planning – Edentulous – Fixed Rehabilitation of the Mandible - Loading protocols – Edentulous patients – Fixed rehabilitation of the Mandible - Implant Treatment Planning – Edentulous – Overdentures - Loading protocols – Edentulous patients – Overdentures ### Module 5: Tissue Regeneration in Implant Dentistry expand\_more - Guided bone regeneration – Principles - Guided bone regeneration – Biomaterials - Guided bone regeneration – Membranes - Guided bone regeneration – Ridge preservation - Guided bone regeneration – Horizontal - Guided bone regeneration – Vertical - Guided bone regeneration – Sinus Floor Elevation - Tissue Regeneration - Soft tissue grafting ### Module 6: Intraoral/Extraoral Digitalization expand\_more - Digital Implant Dentistry – Digital Impressions - Digital Implant Dentistry – Photogrammetry - Digital Implant Dentistry – Facial Scanning - Digital Implant Dentistry – CAD-CAM ### Module 7: Implant Prosthodontics expand\_more - Implant Esthetics - Provisional implant restorations - Restorative Material selection – Single implant restorations - Restorative Material selection – Restoration for the partially dentate patient - Restorative Material selection – Restoration for the edentulous patient ### Module 8: Digital Prosthodontics expand\_more - Digital Implant Dentistry – 3D Printing - Digital Implant Dentistry – Milling - Digital Implant Dentistry – Digital Prosthodontic Design - Digital Implant Dentistry – Presurgical CAD-CAM - Digital Implant Dentistry – Jaw Motion Tracking - Implant occlusion ### Module 9: Multidisciplinary Implant Dentistry expand\_more - Implant in young population - Implants in elder population - Implant and Orthodontics - Implant in medically compromised patients - Implants and maxillofacial oncology ### Module 10: Maintenance of Dental Implants expand\_more - Peri-implant diseases – peri-mucositis - Peri-implant diseases – peri-implantitis - Complications – Biological - Complications – Mechanical/Technical – Fixed implant restorations See also:- [ Continuing Education ](/page-categories/continuing-education) ## Course director [### German Gallucci ](/people/german-gallucci) [german\_gallucci@hsdm.harvard.edu](mailto:german_gallucci@hsdm.harvard.edu)Chair of the Department of Restorative Dentistry and Biomaterials Sciences Professor of Restorative Dentistry and Biomaterials Sciences ![headshot](/sites/g/files/omnuum6001/files/styles/hwp_4_5__690x865/public/2025-04/Dr_Gallucci_headshot.jpg?itok=tEhOkAno) ## Contact us Have questions or need help? We’re here to assist with program-specific questions. [ draftsEmail us](mailto:HSDM_CE@hsdm.harvard.edu)