FLORIDA: 1-day Course - Oct. 19, Dec. 7 - Educator: Dr. Luis Alicea
FLORIDA: 1-day Course - Oct. 19, Dec. 7 - Educator: Dr. Luis Alicea
Course: "Hands-on Zirconia Dental Implant Training"
Duration: 1-day Course
Speaker: Dr. Luis Alicea
Location: Your Desired Smile; 15101 Ogden Loop, Odessa, FL 33556
CE: 7 CE
Dr. Luis Alicea
Dr. Luis A. Alicea was born and raised in San Juan, Puerto Rico. He pursued studies at the University of Puerto Rico, School of Dentistry. He then completed his Masters Degree, and Prosthodontic residency at that campus, where he focused his training in the placement, and restoration of Dental Implants. He has taught as an Associate Professor in the Research, and Restorative Departments at the University of Puerto Rico, and continues to hold privileges as a professor Ad Honorem in that institution. Dr. Alicea also completed additional training towards certification as an IV Sedation provider, at the University of Alabama, Birmingham.
Dr. Alicea is a member of the Peer Review Committee for “The International Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Implants”, and regularly reviews articles prior to publication for this Journal. He is a also member of the American Dental Association, American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, American College of Prosthodontics, Florida Prosthodontic Association, American Academy of Implant Dentistry, Academy of Osseointegration, American Dental Society of Anesthesiology, West Coast District Dental Association, Hillsborough County Dental Association, and also participates in the Seattle Study Club.
Dr. Alicea has an undeniable passion, and dedication for the dental profession. He has been practicing in the Greater Tampa bay area since 2007. He likes to give back to the community and participates of Dentistry from the Heart events. He loves spending time with his wife, daughter and twin sons.
About the Course
The HANDS-ON ZIRCONIA DENTAL IMPLANTS course offers a broad overview of the methods and techniques involved in case planning and placing zirconia implants.
The first part is a lecture about ceramic implants’ special properties, different surgical techniques between zirconia and titanium, case planning and avoiding failures. The instructor will also use verified case studies to highlight the advantages of placing zirconia dental implants. Temporization and final restorations will also be discussed. The trainer will perform a live surgery and shadowing opportunity for all participants.
The second part will be “Hands-On” where participants will be given the opportunity to place zirconia implants in models. The instructor will lead the hands-on part with a demonstration of the techniques involved. This will be followed by personalized instruction during which the attendees place zirconia implants and the trainer will offer guidance. The session will end with Q&A, and a discussion about marketing zirconia implants in their practice.
Educational Objectives at a glance - CE's awarded
• Learn about the unique properties of zirconia dental implants
• The advantages and requirements of implanting immediately
• Why peri-implantitis is not an issue for ceramic implants
• Detailed comparison between titanium and ceramic implants
• Specifics of prosthodontics for zirconia implants
• Techniques for placing zirconia implants