Frequently Asked Questions

1 

How many implants on average did the past candidates place as part of the program?

The number of implants placed has varied, dependent upon the skill level of the doctor and the patients presented, but we’ll ensure that you are comfortable and confident placing implants.

2

If we do not have our own patients, will we still have the opportunity for live patient work?

Yes, we have accommodated that request in the past. From my educational experience as a teacher for over 26 years, the best learning comes when the students bring their own patients with chair side supervision from our faculty. This is where the true meaningful learning happens... when the student gets to experience the post operative course of healing with post op follow up and you get to restore the implant with ongoing mentoring. Alternatively, we have provided patients for participants unable to secure their own so that they experience live patient work, once the student has passed proficiency evaluations by the faculty.

3

Will we able to place implants to some capacity, immediately after the course

Yes without question! My target goal is for each participant in my program to gain confidence in providing these procedures for patients. I take my role in preparing you seriously. I want to make it predictable, practical and profitable for you. I also want you to be able to handle any kind of case that comes your way with a degree of comfort and if not, I want you to be able to refer the case with knowledge, understanding and guidance to the referral. Philosophy: any case you address, it is my thoughts that you manage any of the complications. 

4

If I can provide my own patients, how many implants can I expect to place over the course?

You can place as many implants as possible over the 3 clinical days. The number of implants placed is dependent upon the skill level of the doctor and the patients presented, but we’ll ensure that you are comfortable and confident placing implants. Dr. Dunson's target goal is for each participant in his program to gain confidence in providing these procedures for patients. He takes his role in preparing you seriously and wants to make it predictable, practical and profitable for you.

5

Do you provide patients or are we expected to bring our own?

The best learning comes when the students bring their own patients with chair side supervision with our faculty. This is where the true meaningful learning happens when the student gets to experience the post operative course of healing with post op follow up and you get to restore the implant with ongoing mentoring. Also we have provided patients in the past for participants unable to secure their own once the student has passed proficiency evaluations by the faculty. 

6

What implant system is being used?

We will offer several implant systems throughout the course for you experience, but you/we are not restricted to any brand and you’re able to place whatever implant system you want to place. Our goal is to teach students how to place implants not just how to use a particular brand. 

7

How often/much clinical hands on is this course?

Every session is hands on. Additionally, there are 3 clinical sessions and a cadaveric session scheduled that are hands on as well. 

8

How many implants on average did the past candidates place as part of the program?

The number of implants placed has varied, dependent upon the skill level of the doctor and the patients presented, but we’ll ensure that you are comfortable and confident placing implants.

9

What times do the course run on each day?

The course runs Fridays and Saturdays from 8am-5pm and on Sundays from 8am-1pm. There are a few sessions that also have Thursday dates and those run from 8am-5pm.

8

How many implants on average did the past candidates place as part of the program?

The number of implants placed has varied, dependent upon the skill level of the doctor and the patients presented, but we’ll ensure that you are comfortable and confident placing implants.

8

How many implants on average did the past candidates place as part of the program?

The number of implants placed has varied, dependent upon the skill level of the doctor and the patients presented, but we’ll ensure that you are comfortable and confident placing implants.