Course Details
Tuition & Dates
The total cost for the program will be $1450 + GST
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November 22-23, 2025
Location & Format
Held in person in Vancouver (1508 West Broadway) and will include lecture and numerous hands-on workshops.
CE Credits
Participants will receive
16 CE credits upon completion of the course.​​
Who should take this course
This course is designed for general dentists who want to develop a solid foundation in implant restoration. Whether you are new to implant prosthetics or looking to refine your approach, this program provides practical, step-by-step guidance on case selection, restoration techniques, occlusion, and long-term maintenance. With a focus on complication management and patient communication, participants will gain the confidence to deliver predictable implant restorations while minimizing risks and ensuring long-term success.
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Ideal for:
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General dentists looking to integrate implant restorations into their practice.
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Clinicians wanting to improve case selection, treatment planning, and risk assessment.
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Practitioners seeking hands-on training in prosthetic workflows, impression techniques, and abutment selection.
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Dentists aiming to enhance lab communication, manage complications, and optimize long-term implant success.
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Those interested in mastering patient discussions, informed consent, and expectation management.
What Does This Course Cover?
Participants will be introduced to a number of topics including, but not limited to:
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Armamentarium, prosthetic kits, impression techniques (analogue/digital), prosthetic abutments (stock/custom), and angulation considerations (straight vs. ASC).
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Soft tissue management considerations and complications management.
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Comparison of screw-retained vs. cement-retained restorations, including benefits, complications, and key decision-making factors.
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Bone-implant connection, overload concepts, and top-down prosthetic design principles.
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Overview of materials (PFM, lithium disilicate, zirconia) and effective communication with lab technicians regarding implant system, abutment type, shade selection, and occlusion.
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Long-term maintenance and potential complications and its management.
Dr. Newitt completed his Bachelors Degree from Simon Fraser University in 1988 and received his Doctorate of Dental Medicine from the University of British Columbia in 1993. He spent two years interning at the British Columbia Cancer Agency before moving onto private practice in Vancouver. Dr. Newitt has continued his education in dental technologies and advanced aesthetics over the last 20 years. In 2016, Dr. Newitt received his Associate Fellow credentials from the American Academy of Implant Dentistry.
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Dr. Newitt has taught in various disciplines of dentistry over the years, including implant, cosmetic, and laser dentistry. He founded and led BITE Club, a study club for GP's looking to gain a better understanding of both implant treatment planning as well as implant restoration. A lifelong learner, he is also an alumnus of the AAID Vancouver MaxiCourse, Decode Dentistry's flagship program and Surgical Implant Residency.
Meet Your Course Instructor, Dr. Paul Newitt
Course Overview
This program covers a number of topics over the course of 2 days of instruction and will include 3 hands-on workshops
​Topics
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A general dentist’s role in implant restoration - scope and responsibilities ​
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The issue with tissue - the first step to success​
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Armamentarium - bits and bobs (Prosthetic Kits), impressions, abutments​
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Screw-Retained vs. Cement-Retained Restorations​
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Occlusion concepts and considerations​
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Materials - PFM, lithium disilicate, zirconia​
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Lab communication
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Crown delivery and complications awareness / management
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Long term maintenance and monitoring
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Complications and Troubleshooting
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Avoiding patient complaints
Workshops
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Armamentarium & components
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Impression-taking [analog vs digital]
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Crown insertion
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