Alberta Implant Residency
HYBRID | UP TO 124 CE CREDITS | TUITION $16,250 | LIMITED CAPACITY
Become a leader in Dental Implantology with our prosthodontics driven implant residency!
Why Wait?
About this Residency
Our Dental Implant program has been developed with a patient-first approach, setting the bar high for quality standards. The Alberta Implant Residency provides an opportunity for general practitioners to become leaders in dental implantology.
Practitioners who offer dental implants must have extensive knowledge and skills to ensure patient safety and maximize the lifespan of the implant. Our team of general practitioners and dental specialists offers an unparalleled learning experience to prepare you and your practice for implant procedures.
The competency-based learning approach we follow allows you to enter the world of dental implants with the required knowledge and confidence to succeed and provide your patients with the highest standard of care.
If you have questions, reach out to cdeair@ualberta.ca.
Residency Overview
The AIR program is designed to teach you the foundational prosthetic and surgical skills for dental implantology. It consists of two parts - an Online Theory program and a Hands-On program. During your journey, you will receive instructive and clinical training to develop your prosthetic and surgical skills. The ultimate goal is to help you incorporate implantology into your practice with confidence.
Benefits of Taking AIR at the UofA
- The program consists of two parts, a theory and hands-on module.
- Free training for one RDA to attend in-person sessions (additional RDA’s welcome for a fee).
- Two implants per patient (donated by industry representatives - no charge to participants).
- Implants sponsored by Astra, Nobel and Straumann.
- Grafting material provided at reduced cost by Citagenix.
- Work closely with local dental labs.
- Installment plans available.
How it Works
Our residency program leverages instructor-led and combines online delivery with in-person hands-on training; they combine the best aspects of real time (synchronous) learning guided by your instructor and independent self-directed (asynchronous) study which can be accomplished according to your schedule.
- Course Length: 10 months
- Class Size: 18 participants max during the hands-on module
- Instruction: Instructor led
- Format: Online and in-person
Effort: This residency takes on average 118.5 hours to complete
Syllabus
Implantology Theory
Course Introduction & Objectives:
- Introduction to Implantology & History & Survey Review
- Biomechanics, Biomimetics and Biomaterials - Osseointegration Record Collection
- Dental Photography
- Introduction to Virtual Treatment Planning
- Head & Neck Anatomy Review
- Bone Physiology & Wound Healing
- Patient Selection Criteria – Medical – Dental History, Chief Complaint, Esthetics, Malocclusion
- Peri-implantitis
- Medical Pharmacology
- Informed Consent & Record Keeping
- Fee Guide Codes for Implant Therapy – Surgical & Prosthetic
- Basic Surgical Armamentarium
- Aseptic Technique – lecture & practical
- Local Anesthesia
- Simple and Surgical Extraction Techniques
- Introduction to Implant Prosthetic Kits
- Importance of Surgical Guides In Implant Surgical
- Treatment Planning for Surgical Guide Fabrication
- Surgical guide Planning demo
- Prosthetic topics
Implant Residency
During the SimLab, participants will:
- Review of Cases Session 2 and 3
- Introduction to Implant Surgery
- Introduction of the Drilling System CLT System
- Introduction to to the Surgical - Astra, Nobel Biocare & Straumann demonstrations
- Pre Prosthetic checklist
- Surgical Flaps and Suturing Techniques
- Hands on Suturing Session
- Hands on Temporary Fabrication
- Custom impressions copings
Following the SimLab there are two surgical weekend session:
- Surgery Session 1
- Surgery Session 2
Lastly there are two prosthetic weekend sessions plus stage II sessions:
- Prosthetic Session 1
- Prosthetic Session 2
Payment Plan
Participants have the option to pay the total tuition in a lump sum ($16,250 CDN) or in installments.
Installments
Installments are broken into four payments.
Theory Course Level 1 ($1,800 CAD)
- The first of four payments secures access to the theory module. $1,800 CAD is due at the time of registration.
Surgical Residency Level 2 ($14,450 CAD)
- The second payment of $4,816.67 secures a place in the Surgical Residency on a first come first served basis. Payment is due February 1, 2024.
- The third payment of $4,816.67 is due April 1, 2024.
- The final payment of $4,816.67 is due June 1, 2024.
Prerequisites
Implantology Theory Prerequisites
- DDS/DMD degree & active practicing license from your dental regulatory authority.
Implant Residency Prerequisites
- DDS/DMD degree with NDEB exam completion or equivalency & active practicing license from your dental regulatory authority.
- Letter of good standing from your current dental regulatory authority in Canada.
- Current Heart & Stroke Foundation CPR certificate (ONLY Heart and Stroke Foundation CPR accepted).
- Successful completion of Alberta Implant Residency Theory Module.
Residency Courses
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Dental Implantology Theory Course
ONLINE | 40 CE CREDITS | TUITION $1,800 | UNLIMITED CAPACITY
Only Interested in taking the Theory Module right now? No problem!
IMPORTANT: After completing the Theory module you have two years to register for the surgical module to complete your full residency.
Theory Summary
To get started with pursuing dental implants, you need to complete an online theory module. This course includes a combination of self-paced online learning and live-streamed lectures. This comprehensive course offers informative and in-depth education about dental implants and the requirements for incorporating them into your practice.
Note: Theory only participants will be able to access recordings through eClass.
Available Cohort(s)
Registration for AIR 2024 Theory Course is now open
Live Sessions - Via Zoom
- January 18, 20024
- February 8, 2024
- February 29, 2024
Prerequisites
DDS/DMD degree & active practicing license from your dental regulatory authority.
Implant Residency
HANDS-ON | 84 CE CREDITS | TUITION $14,450 | LIMITED CAPACITY
The next and final step in completing your residency is our hands-on module.
IMPORTANT: If it has been over two years since completing the Theory Module, it will have to be retaken first.
Implant Residency Summary
Join us for a comprehensive residency where you'll undergo hands-on learning over five weekends. Participate in an in-person simulation lab, live surgeries (1 and 2), and prosthetic sessions (1 and 2) with expert guidance from our instructors.
Don't miss this chance to enhance your career!
Available Cohort(s)
Registration for AIR 2024 is now open
In Person Dates
- Sim Lab Sessions
- Live Session - via Zoom March 14, 2024
- In person Sim Lab: March 16 - 17, 2024
Surgical Sessions
- Live Sessions - via zoom April 18, 2024
- Surgery Session 1: April 20-21, 2024
- Live Sessions - via zoom May 30, 2024
- Surgery Session 2: June 1-2, 2024
Prosthetic Sessions
- Live Sessions - via zoom September 12, 2024
- Prosthetic Session 1: September 14-15, 2024
- Live Sessions - via zoom October 24, 2024
- Prosthetic Session 2: October 26-27, 2024
Dates may be subject to change.
Prerequisites
- Successful completion of the Alberta Implant Residency Theory course.
- DDS/DMD degree with NDEB exam completion or equivalency & active practicing license from your dental regulatory authority.
- Out of Province Participants must apply and meet eligibility for a Courtesy Register in Alberta. Application for registration the courtesy register through the College of Dental Surgeons of Alberta (CDSA).
Please make sure you follow the rules of your regulatory body regarding immunization. Moreover, we highly recommend for you to be immunized as per the University requirement.
CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICIES
AIR Cancellation and Refund Policy
Due to the scope and requirements of this program, full tuition refunds will not be facilitated.
Refunds and Withdrawals - Theory Course (Level 1)
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Refunds cannot be issued within 48 hours of the course start date. If you request a refund, a cancellation fee of 20% of the course cost will apply.
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To withdraw or cancel your registration for a refund, please send an email. Refunds will not be issued once the course has started, course material has been emailed, or after the course has started.
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Please keep in mind that dates are subject to change and are based on enrollment numbers.
Refunds, Withdrawal, and Transfers - Surgical Residency (Level 2)
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Refunds cannot be issued within 2 weeks of the course start date. If you request a refund before this deadline, a 20% cancellation fee will apply.
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To cancel your registration and receive a refund, please send an email. Refunds will not be issued after the course material has been emailed or after the course has started.
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If you're eligible for 2-year completion and wish to transfer from the 2024 Surgical Residency to the 2025 Surgical Residency, please submit your request in writing by April 1, 2024.
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Please keep in mind that dates are subject to change and depend on enrollment numbers.
faculty
Dr. Reena Talwar - DDS, OMS/PhD, FRCDC
Dr. Talwar is an Associate Clinical Professor in the Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry at the University of Alberta.
Her primary clinical interests include dentoalveolar surgery, implantology, skeletal and facial deformities and trauma. Additionally, her doctoral research focused on hormonal influences at the cellular and molecular level in chondrocytes from the temporomandibular and femoral condyle.
Dr. Talwar was one of the founding developers of the Toronto Maxi Program and continues to instruct and support implant education. She is the founding facilitator for the University of Alberta’s AIR (Alberta Implant Residency) Program.
Dr. Cheryl Cable - DDS, MBA, FRCDC
Dr. Cable is a board-certified specialist in Prosthodontics with advanced training in Maxillofacial Prosthodontics.
She is a media expert and knowledge network leader for the Canadian Dental Association (CDA) and has published in scientific journals, magazines, and online forums. She has taught at the University of Alberta since 2001 in the areas of implant dentistry, restorative dentistry, business applications and peer mentorship.
Her research interests focus on how the communication of knowledge to patients aids in the functional rehabilitation of patients and contributes to successful clinical, academic and outcome-based environments.
Additional Faculty
- Dr. Antonella Trache, DDS, BSc, CD
- Dr. Monica Gibson, PhD, MSc, BDS
- Dr. James Yacyshyn - DDS, MSc BSc
- Dr. Morgan Gwin - DDS, MSD, (Prostho)
- Dr. Ahmed Hussain - BDS, DDS, MSc, (Prostho), DmedSc, FRCD(C)
- Dr. Manuel Lagravere - DDS, MSc, PhD Orthodontics
- Dr. Daniel Graf - PhD
- Dr. Bryce Adamson - DDS, MsD
- Dr. Carl Young - DDS, MD, BSc FRCD(C)
- Dr. Nimet Adatia - DDS, MS, FRCDC
- Dr. Livy - Ph D. Associate Professor of Anatomy
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