ACDE Webinar Series
The Association for Continuing Dental Education (ACDE), along with 37 of its member schools, is jointly providing a series of live webinars. This series features university-based key opinion leaders presenting numerous topics on multiple dates and times. Presentations are available to meet every dental professionalâs schedule and interests.
Course Description
Dental implant osseointegration is a cornerstone of modern dentistry, transforming tooth replacement and oral rehabilitation. Understanding the cellular mechanisms, timelines, and processes that govern successful osseointegration is essential for improving clinical outcomes. This lecture, presented by a Periodontal Clinician-Scientist, offers an in-depth exploration of these key aspects. Osseointegration involves a complex interplay between various cells, including osteoblasts, osteoclasts, fibroblasts, endothelial cells, and immune cells. The lecture explains how these cellular components work together to support bone formation, remodeling, angiogenesis, and inflammation at the implant site. It also outlines the chronological stages of osseointegration, offering insights into both biological and mechanical factors at each phase. Furthermore, the lecture discusses variables that may affect the process, such as implant design, surface modifications, and patient-specific factors. Ultimately, this presentation provides a comprehensive understanding of the mechanisms and timelines crucial to successful dental implantology. This knowledge enables dental professionals to optimize treatment planning, improve patient outcomes, and advance the field with innovations that promote long-term, seamless implant integration and the effective management of complications.
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Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to:
- Understand the Cellular Mechanisms of Osseointegration:
Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the cellular processes, including the roles of osteoblasts, osteoclasts, fibroblasts, endothelial cells, and immune cells, involved in successful dental implant integration. - Analyze the Chronological Phases of Osseointegration:
Participants will be able to describe the sequential biological and mechanical events that occur during osseointegration, and how they contribute to implant stability over time. - Identify Factors Affecting Osseointegration Timelines:
Participants will learn to recognize the influence of various factors such as implant design, surface modifications, and patient-specific characteristics on the success and duration of the osseointegration process. - Apply Knowledge to Optimize Clinical Outcomes:
Participants will be equipped with the knowledge to optimize dental implant treatment planning and improve patient outcomes through a better understanding of the biological and mechanical foundations of osseointegration.
- Understand the Cellular Mechanisms of Osseointegration:
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This webinar will be held on Zoom.
Instructions will be sent to you by email closer to the course start date on how to access the Zoom meeting.
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Cancellations made more than 10 calendar days before the course start date will receive a full refund. No refunds will be issued for cancellations made within 10 calendar days of the course start date.
Refunds will not be issued for registrants who do not attend, regardless of reason for absence.
Registrations cannot be transferred to another individual.
To cancel your registration, please follow the link and instructions provided in the registration confirmation email. If you are eligible for a refund, the refund will be processed automatically upon cancellation. Please allow 3-5 business days for the transaction to be completed.
Continuing Dental Education (University of Toronto) reserves the right to cancel courses due to insufficient registrations, instructor cancellation, or unforeseen circumstances beyond our control. In the event of course cancellation, a full refund will be issued, and registrants will be notified promptly. We are not liable for any associated losses, damages, or expenses, including travel and accommodations.
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After completing this course, a certificate of completion that indicates the number of Continuing Education (CE) points earned will be sent to you within 7-10 days by email.
Presenter
Dr. Sheikh is a Clinical Scientist in Periodontics at Dalhousie University’s Faculty of Dentistry, an Adjunct Professor at McGill University, and a Status-Only Assistant Professor at the University of Toronto. He holds the titles of being a Fellow of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada and a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology. With extensive training as both a dental clinician and a biomaterials scientist, Dr. Sheikh’s expertise spans biomaterials research related to bone grafts and regeneration, surgical periodontics, and implantology. He also practices privately at Park Lane Dental Specialists.