WHY ATTEND
Attend the Glidewell Full-Arch Implant Symposium for two days of advanced clinical education focused on elevating your full-arch treatment outcomes for a total of 10.5 CE hours.
- Learn how to overcome traditional challenges through ideal protocols, digital treatment planning and accurate data acquisition.
- Gain clarity on choosing between freehand and guided placement, including soft-tissue, bone, and stackable guide designs.
- Master soft-tissue management, grafting protocols and immediate-load workflows using today’s digital tools.
- Deepen your restorative success with occlusal design strategies for long-term stability.
- Tour the world’s largest and most innovative dental laboratory.
Prerequisite Recommendation: To gain the most value from this symposium, attendees should have experience either placing or restoring at least 50 dental implants.
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DAY
1
Thursday, August 6, 2026
8:15 a.m.–5 p.m.
GENERAL SESSION
Includes complimentary breakfast and lunch, as well as a campus tour and a hosted cocktail party and dinner at Mesa Manor, home of Jim and Parvina Glidewell.
Welcome Remarks
8:15–8:30 a.m.
Jim Glidewell, CDT
Optimally Invasive Full-Arch Treatment
8:30–9:15 a.m.
Bushra Imam, BDS
Explore a minimally invasive approach to implant surgery with a strong emphasis on patient-centered, biologically sound and prosthetically driven outcomes.
Guided by Design
9:15–9:45 a.m.
Paresh B. Patel, DDS
Discuss the options for both freehand and guided surgery, and when to choose each one.
Soft Tissue Strategies for Long-term Stability
10:15–11 a.m.
Ehab Moussa, DDS
Discuss flap design and suturing techniques for optimal soft tissue outcomes in both FP3 and FP1 cases.
Grafting Protocols that Shape Predictability
11–11:30 a.m.
Christopher Resnik, DMD, MDS
Review hard and soft tissue grafting techniques designed for full arch success.
Communicating with the Lab in the Digital World
11:30–Noon
Taylor Manalili, DDS
The predictable digital workflow requires excellent two-way laboratory communication. Learn the key information the lab needs to deliver a successful fixed restoration.
Lunch and Tours
Noon–2 p.m.
Immediate Loading in the Digital Era
2–2:45 p.m.
Isaac Tawil, DDS, M.S.
Review recent advances in guided surgery that simplify the workflow for immediate loading.
Going Metal Free
2:45–3:30 p.m.
Danny Domingue, DDS
Dr. Domingue discusses full-arch restorative design, highlighting designs that do not require cylinders for screw retention.
Occlusion by Design: Managing Forces for Longevity
4–4:30 p.m.
Randolph R. Resnik, DMD, MDS
Explore how thoughtful occlusal design — balancing anterior guidance, group function, implant protection, load timing and cantilever control — can optimize force distribution and enhance the longevity of full-arch restorations.
Bridging the Gap Between Removable and Fixed Solutions
4:30–5 p.m.
Michael Scherer, DDS, M.S.
Learn about a restorative technique which minimizes patient expense in converting from a removable to fixed restoration.
Hosted Cocktail Party and Dinner at Mesa Manor
5–7 p.m.
Join us at the home of Jim and Parvina Glidewell for dinner and cocktails.
DAY
2
Friday, August 7, 2026
8:15 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
ATTEND A WORKSHOP FROM EACH SESSION
Includes complimentary breakfast and lunch.
Build your knowledge with the latest clinical information, tools and techniques in implant dentistry. Participate in a hands-on workshop from each of the two sessions.
Welcome Remarks
8:15–8:30 a.m.
Rob Brenneise
Medical Considerations Before, During and After Treatment
8:30–9:30 a.m.
Randolph R. Resnik, DMD, MDS
Dr. Resnik will review major medical and pharmaceutical considerations for patients considering full-arch treatment.
Session 1: 10–11:30 a.m.
Advanced Suturing Techniques
10–11:30 a.m.
Ehab Moussa, DDS | Isaac Tawil, DDS, M.S.
Review suturing techniques that improve healing and tissue topography of full-arch restorations.
Top-Down Treatment Planning
10–11:30 a.m.
Bushra Imam, BDS | Randolph R. Resnik, DMD, MDS
Discuss a treatment planning strategy that optimizes restorative outcomes.
Full-Arch Digital Impression Techniques
10–11:30 a.m.
Christopher Resnik, DMD, MDS | Danny Domingue, DDS | Yves Cuaton
Review contemporary techniques for obtaining accurate digital impressions. Techniques covered include implant verification jigs, horizontal scan bodies and photogrammetry.
Implant Placement
10–11:30 a.m.
Paresh B. Patel, DDS | Taylor Manalili, DDS
Learn techniques for precise implant placement and maximizing primary, as well as long-term stability.
Lunch
11:30–12:30 p.m.
Preventing Complications with Full-Arch
12:30–1:30 p.m.
Christopher Resnik, DMD, MDS
Discuss common complications in full-arch therapy and how they can be prevented with proper planning.
Session 2: 2–3:30 p.m.
Advanced Suturing Techniques
2–3:30 p.m.
Ehab Moussa, DDS | Isaac Tawil, DDS, M.S.
Review suturing techniques that improve healing and tissue topography of full-arch restorations.
Top-Down Treatment Planning
2–3:30 p.m.
Bushra Imam, BDS | Randolph R. Resnik, DMD, MDS
Discuss a treatment planning strategy that optimizes restorative outcomes.
Full-Arch Digital Impression Techniques
2–3:30 p.m.
Christopher Resnik, DMD, MDS | Danny Domingue, DDS | Yves Cuaton
Review contemporary techniques for obtaining accurate digital impressions. Techniques covered include implant verification jigs, horizontal scan bodies and photogrammetry.
Implant Placement
2–3:30 p.m.
Paresh B. Patel, DDS | Taylor Manalili, DDS
Learn techniques for precise implant placement and maximizing primary, as well as long-term stability.
Happy Hour
3:30–4:30 p.m.
Glidewell Education Center
Nationally Approved PACE Provider for FAGD/MAGD credit
Approval does not imply acceptance by any regulatory authority, or AGD endorsement.
3/1/2024 to 2/29/2028.
Provider ID# 216789
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NOVEMBER 8–9, 2024
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