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FALL IMPLANT SYMPOSIUM

Attend the Glidewell Symposium for two days of clinical and business education in implant dentistry.

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WHY ATTEND

Attend the Glidewell Symposium for two days of clinical and business education in the surgical phase of implant dentistry. On the first day, experience fast-paced podium presentations, and on the second day, choose from nine hands-on workshops and focused lectures, for a total of 11 CE hours.

  • Discover cutting-edge clinical techniques for your implant cases.
  • Acquire new surgical skills to treat more patients in your practice.
  • Gain insights from experts in implant dentistry.
  • Explore the latest clinical and business techniques to excel in implant surgery.
  • Tour the world’s largest and most innovative dental laboratory.

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Each Paid Tuition Includes 2 Hotel Nights
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DAY

1

Friday, November 7, 2025

8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.

GENERAL SESSION

Earn 6 CE Credits

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.

Participate in a full day of fast-paced presentations designed to help take your surgical implant skills to the next level. Using a concise, powerful format, these inspiring and practical presentations will focus on the surgical phase of implant dentistry. The curriculum is crafted to provide fresh information for clinicians at any stage of their careers — from dentists just starting out placing implants to those experienced in implant surgery.

Welcome Remarks

8:15–8:30 a.m.

Jim Glidewell, CDT | Neil Park, DMD

Restorative Based Implant Treatment

8:30–9:15 a.m.

Timothy F. Kosinski, DDS, MAGD

Apply a system for case presentation and treatment plan acceptance with the final restoration in mind.

Implant Site Development: From Socket Grafting to Ridge Augmentation

9:15–10 a.m.

Randolph R. Resnik, DMD, MDS

Learn the basic principles of developing a site for implant placement, including recognition and treatment of potential defects.

Freehand and Digitally Guided Implant Surgery

10:30–11 a.m.

Charles Schlesinger, DDS, FICOI

Get an overview of the benefits, indications, and lab processes for both freehand and guided implant surgery.

Immediate Placement and Immediate Load

11–11:30 a.m.

Christopher Resnik, DMD, MDS

Apply case selection principles to determine when and where to immediately place and load an implant.

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Q&A: Panel Discussion

11:30 a.m.–noon

Presenters: All Morning Speakers

Implant Provisionals

2–2:30 p.m.

Paresh B. Patel, DDS

Learn the complete process for a full-arch restoration, from treatment planning, to surgical procedure, to final restoration.

Restorative Options for Single Tooth and Short-Span Bridges

2:30–3 p.m.

David G. Hochberg, DDS

Understand when to utilize cement- or screw-retained implant restorations and select the appropriate restorative material.

Restorative Options for Full-Arch Fixed Restorations

3–3:30 p.m.

Taylor Manalili, DDS

Analyze options for single tooth, multiple unit and full arch fixed restorations.

Overdentures

4–4:30 p.m.

Raymond Choi, DDS, M.S.

Understand the surgical and restorative options involved in treating patients with overdentures.

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Q&A: Panel Discussion

4:30–5 p.m.

Presenters: All Morning Speakers

Hosted Cocktail Party and Dinner at Mesa Manor

5:30–7:30 p.m.​

Join us at the home of Jim and Parvina Glidewell for dinner and cocktails.

DAY

2

Saturday, November 8, 2025

8:15 a.m.–3 p.m.

ATTEND A WORKSHOP FROM EACH SESSION

Earn 5 CE Credits

Includes complimentary breakfast and lunch.

Build your knowledge with the latest clinical information, tools and techniques in prosthetic dentistry. Participate in a hands-on workshop from each of the two sessions.

Welcome Remarks

8:15–8:30 a.m.

Rob Brenneise | Neil Park, DMD

Keynote Lecture: Gaining Case Acceptance

8:30–9:30 a.m.

Roger Levin, DDS

Session 1: 10 a.m.–NOON

Techniques for Suturing and Socket Preservation

10 a.m.–noon

Timothy F. Kosinski, DDS, MAGD

In this hands-on session, learn the principles of socket regeneration, including bone grafting and suturing techniques.

Overdentures: Surgical and Restorative Procedures

10 a.m.–noon

Raymond Choi, DDS, M.S.

Get hands-on experience in the surgical and restorative procedures necessary for placing overdentures, from implant placement to final pickup.

5 Clinical Tips for Profound Local Anesthesia

10 a.m.–noon

Kathy Bassett, BSDH, RDH, MEd, QOM

Introduction to Freehand Implant Surgery

10 a.m.–noon

David G. Hochberg, DDS

Learn the foundational principles and skills for performing freehand implant surgery.

Preventing Complications

10 a.m.–noon

Randolph R. Resnik, DMD, MDS

Understand the key issues that will help you prevent and avoid complications in implant surgery and restoration.

Full-Arch Guided Surgery

10 a.m.–noon

Paresh B. Patel, DDS

Learn how to use multi-level surgical guides to perform guided bone reduction and implant placement in just one appointment.

Session 2: 1–3 P.M.

Techniques for Suturing and Socket Preservation

1–3 p.m.

Timothy F. Kosinski, DDS, MAGD

In this hands-on session, learn the principles of socket regeneration, including bone grafting and suturing techniques.

Overdentures: Surgical and Restorative Procedures

1–3 p.m.

Raymond Choi, DDS, M.S.

Get hands-on experience in the surgical and restorative procedures necessary for placing overdentures, from implant placement to final pickup.

5 Clinical Tips for Profound Local Anesthesia

1–3 p.m.

Kathy Bassett, BSDH, RDH, MEd, QOM

Introduction to Guided Implant Surgery

1–3 p.m.

Charles Schlesinger, DDS, FICOI

Learn the foundational principles and skills for performing guided implant surgery.

Preventing Surgical Complications

1–3 p.m.

Christopher Resnik, DMD, MDS

Understand the key issues that will help you prevent and avoid complications in implant surgery and restoration.

The Full-Arch Implant Prosthesis from Start to Finish

1–3 p.m.

Taylor Manalili, DDS

Get a complete look at the full-arch implant prosthesis restoration process, as well as hands-on practice from start to finish of the procedure.

Accent Squares

Happy Hour

3–4 p.m.

Accent Boxes

Glidewell Education Center designates this two-day activity for nine continuing education credits.

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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Jim Glidewell, CDT

Jim Glidewell, CDT

Jim Glidewell is the founder and president of Glidewell, the world’s largest privately owned provider of restorative dental solutions. In 1970, Mr. Glidewell officially opened his lab to the public. Although his company initially started on his kitchen table, Jim applied a unique combination of technical knowledge, business principles, and marketing philosophies to quickly grow Glidewell into the recognized dental industry leader that it is today.

 

Still driven by his mission to make rehabilitative dentistry affordable to all, Mr. Glidewell employs a diverse team of over 4,000 employees. Joined in his pursuits are certified technicians, engineers, scientists, clinicians and support personnel, who all believe in his mission of advancing high-quality, cost-efficient materials. In addition to his work in driving change in dentistry, he also serves as an advocate for continued education. Glidewell currently supports numerous free education platforms, instructional courses and programs, which assist in providing enhanced knowledge to practicing dentists.

Neil Park, DMD

Dr. Neil Park is scientific chair of the Glidewell Symposium and Glidewell’s vice president of clinical affairs. After receiving his DMD from Temple University School of Dentistry, he practiced dentistry for 12 years before beginning his career in the dental implant field. Dr. Park has held top leadership positions at companies such as Nobel Biocare and Henry Schein, and he is recognized for his work in the creation and management of innovative programs designed to bring new technology to private practitioners. He joined Glidewell in 2016, where he oversees clinical research & development, as well as training and education programs in implant, restorative and esthetic dentistry. In addition, he serves as editor-in-chief of Chairside® magazine. He is a Diplomate of the International College of Oral Implantologists, a Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry and a Fellow of the Pierre Fauchard Academy.

Dr. Timothy Kosinski

Timothy F. Kosinski, DDS, MAGD

Dr. Timothy Kosinski is an affiliated adjunct clinical professor at the University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry. He is currently the editor of the AGD journals General Dentistry and AGD Impact. He was also named editor of Implants Today, the implant publication of Dentistry Today. Dr. Kosinski received his DDS from the University of Detroit Mercy Dental School and his Mastership in Biochemistry from Wayne State University School of Medicine. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral Implantology/Implant Dentistry, the International Congress of Oral Implantologists and the American Society of Osseointegration. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry and received his Mastership in the Academy of General Dentistry. Dr. Kosinski has placed over 19,000 dental implants and published over 250 articles on the surgical and prosthetic phases of implant dentistry.

Randolph R. Resnik, DMD, MDS

Randolph R. Resnik, DMD, MDS

Dr. Randolph Resnik is a leading clinician, educator, researcher, and author in the field of prosthodontics and oral implantology. Dr. Resnik received his dental degree from The University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine. Upon graduation from dental school, he continued his training at the University of Pittsburgh, receiving a specialty degree in prosthodontics, a surgical fellowship in Oral Implantology, and a master’s degree in oral implantology/radiology. He is currently the director of the Resnik Implant Institute. Dr. Resnik serves on faculty positions at numerous universities, including The University of Pittsburgh (graduate prosthodontics), Temple University (oral implantology and periodontics), and Allegheny General Hospital (oral and maxillofacial surgery). Along with his passion for lecturing and education, Dr. Resnik is also an accomplished author, having published over 200 articles. His recent textbooks, Avoiding Complications in Oral Implantology, 4th Edition of Contemporary Implant Dentistry, and 3rd edition of Dental Implant Prosthetics are bestsellers in the field of implant dentistry. Dr. Resnik currently maintains a private practice in Orlando, Florida.

Charles Schlesinger, DDS, FICOI

Dr. Charles Schlesinger is a dental implant educator and clinician who has been lecturing internationally throughout the United States, Canada, China, Saudi Arabia and the United Kingdom for over 15 years. He graduated with honors from The Ohio State College of Dentistry in 1996. After graduation, he completed a general practice residency at the San Diego VA Medical Center, and then went on to become the chief resident at the West Los Angeles VA Medical Center. During his time in Los Angeles, he completed extensive training in oral surgery, implantology and advanced restorative treatment. He is a Fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists. Additionally, he continues to provide comprehensive implant care to patients in a private practice setting in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Christopher Resnik, DMD

Dr. Christopher Resnik is a prosthodontist in Winter Park, Florida, and a faculty member at the Resnik Implant Institute. He earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree as well as a certificate in the advanced specialty of prosthodontics and master’s degree in Oral Implantology from the University of Pittsburg School of Dental Medicine. Dr. Resnik has contributed to textbooks on implant dentistry and avoiding complications in oral implantology.

Paresh B. Patel

Paresh B. Patel, DDS

Dr. Paresh Patel is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Dentistry and the American Academy of Implant Dentistry MaxiCourse® held at the Medical College of Georgia School of Dentistry. A clinical instructor who has placed more than 5,000 implants, Dr. Patel has published numerous articles in leading dental journals, is a Diplomate of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists, and has worked extensively as a lecturer and clinical consultant on dental implants and prosthetics for several companies. He also maintains a private practice in Lenoir, Norh Carolina.
David Hochberg

David G. Hochberg, DDS

Dr. David Hochberg graduated from the Emory University School of Dentistry and completed advanced training in the surgical and restorative phases of implant therapy at the American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID) MaxiCourse® held at the Medical College of Georgia School of Dentistry. Dr. Hochberg operates a general practice in Atlanta that has provided restorative, implant and cosmetic dentistry services for more than 30 years. He has lectured nationally, is the immediate past president of the AAID, and is a former chief editor of the AAID News.
Dr. Manalili

Taylor Manalili, DDS

Dr. Taylor Manalili is director of clinical prosthodontics at Glidewell. Since joining Glidewell in 2018 as the company’s first-ever Fellow, she has conducted clinical research and performed advanced restorative work, including implant placement, chairside restorations and full-mouth rehabilitations. Dr. Manalili earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree as well as a certificate in the advanced specialty of prosthodontics from Stony Brook University. Throughout her residency, Dr. Manalili served as a clinical instructor for predoctoral students, and provided lectures to students, residents and local dentists.

Raymond Choi, DDS, M.S.

Dr. Raymond Choi holds a DDS and a master’s degree in geriatric dentistry from the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC where he is currently serving as an adjunct assistant professor. He has extensive experience in both surgical and restorative aspects of implant overdentures and has been teaching implants for over 20 years.

Rob Brenneise

Rob brenneise

Robert Brenneise is the Chief Growth Officer at Glidewell. He has more than 25 years of experience in the implementation and development of sales strategy for some of the most well-known brands in the dental industry. His new initiatives at the company include leading its approach to elevating same-day dentistry through the glidewell.io™ In-Office Solution.

Roger P. Levin, DDS

Roger P. Levin, DDS

Dr. Roger Levin is the CEO of Levin Group, Inc., a leading dental management consulting firm. Founded in 1985, Levin Group has worked with more than 30,000 dental practices. Dr. Levin is one of the most sought-after speakers in dentistry and is a leading authority on dental practice success and sustainable growth. He is a graduate of the University of Maryland School of Dentistry, and has authored 65 books and more than 4,000 articles on dental practice management and marketing.

Kathy Bassett, BSDH, RDH, MEd, QOM

With nearly 40 years of experience in dental hygiene, general practices, specialty practices and dental education, Kathy Bassett offers unique insights on successful local anesthesia that can benefit both the patient and the dentist. She was a professor of dental hygiene at Pierce College and an affiliate professor in the Department of Oral Health Sciences at the University of Washington School of Dentistry. Kathy has presented hundreds of clinical education courses locally, nationally, and internationally on local anesthesia, restorative expanded functions, and patient assessment for myofunctional and sleep-related breathing disorders. Her work has also been recognized with a Washington Association of Vocational Administrators Outstanding Educator Award, a WDHA Educator of the Year Award and a WDHA Martha Fales Award.