Guided Implant Surgery for the General Dentist: A Practical Digital Workflow from Treatment Planning to Restoration

Course overview

For many general dentists, implant surgery can seem intimidating. Most dental school curricula provide limited surgical implant training, and even many residency programs offer only minimal hands-on experience. As a result, many clinicians are hesitant to incorporate implant placement into their practices. This course is designed to remove that uncertainty by teaching a predictable, fully guided approach to implant surgery. Participants will learn how to select appropriate cases, develop restoration-driven treatment plans, and leverage digital technology to plan and execute guided implant surgery with confidence. Emphasis is placed on integrating CBCT imaging with digital intraoral scans to create precise surgical guides that improve accuracy, efficiency, and predictability. Using real-world clinical cases, attendees will gain a practical understanding of the complete digital workflow-from diagnosis and treatment planning to guided implant placement and final restoration. The course also explores when guided surgery is most beneficial, its limitations, and strategies for avoiding common complications. Key Takeaways By the end of this course, participants will have a clear understanding of how guided implant surgery can be successfully incorporated into a general dental practice. Attendees will leave with practical protocols, increased confidence in case selection and digital planning, and a systematic approach to delivering safe, accurate, and predictable implant treatment using guided surgical techniques.