Beginner Dental Implant Training Course for New Dentists

Learn the fundamentals of implant dentistry in this CE-credited, online 4-module course taught by Dr. Michael A. Pikos and the Institute's esteemed faculty.

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Master the Fundamentals of Dental Implants

If you're a new dentist or recent graduate ready to explore dental implantology, this foundational course is the perfect place to begin. Developed by Dr. Michael Pikos, Mastering Implant Dentistry Fundamentals is a comprehensive 4-module training designed to teach the essential principles of surgical implant placement. 

Whether you're seeking surgical growth and confidence, a clear pathway to more advanced procedures, or CE credit, this self-paced course equips you with the skills and knowledge to take the next step in your implant education.

Meet Your Instructors

Learn from a Team of the Most Respected Educators in Implant Dentistry

This course is taught by Dr. Michael Pikos, a pioneer in implant surgery and founder of the Pikos Institute, and a team of leading clinicians in their respected fields including Dr. Hussein Basma, Periodontist, Prosthodontist and University Professor , Dr. Georgios Kotsakis, Periodontists & Clinical Researcher, Dr. Richard Miron, Periodontists & Clinical Researcher, Dr. Phillip J. Hedger, Prosthodontist, Dr. Panos Afouxenides, Periodontist and Dr. Henry W. Ferguson, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon.

Is This Dental Implant CE Course Right for You?

This course is specifically tailored for new dentists and dental graduates with limited or no experience in implant placement or you have been placing implants regularly in ideal situations and want to expand your skill set.

Build Your Surgical Implant Confidence From Day One

Dr. Andrew Naylor
General Dentist

“By the end of Module 4, it felt like going through a 1-year post-graduate residency or program where we got a lot of hands-on experience working on pig jaws, working on models, working with lots of different types of materials, implants, graphic materials.

My confidence––especially with suturing techniques––has tremendously gone up."

Convenient Financing Solutions

Take advantage of tailored payment solutions to suit your needs. Choose quick financing through Live Oak Bank to cover all course-related expenses, or opt for flexible payment plans that let you pay in full or in manageable installments over time.

Financing Available

Quick decision financing available to cover all Pikos Institute courses, fees, travel expenses, incidentals and surgical equipment is offered by Live Oak Bank, specialists in dental practice lending.

Financing Available

Flexible Payment Options

If you would like to pay up front in full or in installments over time, we have you covered with two convenient payment options.

Why Learn Dental Implants Now?

KEEP MORE PRODUCTION IN-HOUSE

Stop Referring Basic Implant Procedures.

Learn Safety And Confidence With The Right Foundational Training.

GROW YOUR VALUE & VERSATILITY

Mastering Surgical Implantology Makes You Indispensable Whether In Private Practice Or In A DSO.

Expand your skill set to achieve more successful patient outcomes.

AVOID COSTLY MISTAKES

Learn predictable protocols, not just theory.

Work hands-on with pig jaws and View live surgeries.

“Pikos Institute courses are ideal for clinicians and dental school faculty of all skill sets and positions who what to keep their skill current.”

Periodontist & Prosthodontist
Faculty, Pikos Institute &
University of Alabama – Birmingham
4 Modules Designed for Practical Surgical Implant Mastery

This evidence-based surgically focused four-part connected continuum, spread across 9 months, is built to help you absorb, apply, and evolve in your implant dentistry skills.

This is not a weekend crash course.

4 Hands-On, Surgery-Integrated Modules (108 CE Hours)

Module 1
Surgical Extraction • Socket Graft • Single Implant Placement
Mastering Implant Dentistry Fundamentals

August 7, 2025

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August 9, 2025

Tampa Bay Area, FL

$

19,996

Per Person (All 4 Modules)

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Module 2
Multiple Implants • GBR • Compromised Sockets • L-PRF
Mastering Implant Dentistry Fundamentals

October 23, 2025

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October 25, 2025

Tampa Bay Area, FL

$

19,996

Per Person (All 4 Modules)

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Module 3
Soft Tissue Grafting • Provisionalization • Acellular Dermis Matrix
Mastering Implant Dentistry Fundamentals

February 26, 2026

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February 28, 2026

Tampa Bay Area, FL

$

19,996

Per Person (All 4 Modules)

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Module 4
Overdenture • Hygine • Restoring Implants • Periimplantitis
Mastering Implant Dentistry Fundamentals

April 23, 2026

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April 25, 2026

Tampa Bay Area, FL

$

19,996

For All 4 Modules

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Each module includes live oral surgery, lectures, and extensive hands-on labs with expert oral surgeons and specialists.

Frequently Asked Questions About this Beginner Dental Implant Course
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Start Your Dental Implant Training With Confidence

Don’t wait to build the skills that can take your practice to another level. Mastering Implant Dentistry Fundamentals: A Comprehensive Core Curriculum for Beginners gives you a strong foundation to unlock new opportunities to grow your practice, the guidance of a team of renowned faculty.

Exceptional Reviews From New Dentists

Dr. Pikos Webcast:
Full Detail On Each Module
Free 1 Hour CE

Special Tuition Discount

For New Grads, Dental School Residents & Dental School Faculty: Only $15,999 (20% Discount)

Use Code: Implant101 at checkout.

Special Course Tuition Discount

Regular Tuition for 4 Modules
$19,996

Discounted rate for dental residents, new graduates, and dental school faculty:

Only
$15,999
(-20%)

Pikos Financing Payment Plan

Pay
$1,999/mo
for 8 months
Not A Loan, No Interest, No Hidden Fees, No Credit Check

NEED EQUIPMENT & TRAVEL SUPPORT?
Financing Available

Pikos Institute Financing

Institute financing of discounted tuition over 8 months at $1,999 / month.

Select the 8 Installment option in the registration form drop down or reach out to Learn@pikosinstitute.com for more information.

Live Oak bank Financing

Apply to finance tuition, equipment and travel expenses by applying through Live Oak Bank’s application process.

Financing Available

Train With Pikos In Beautiful Tampa Bay

All courses are held at our world-class surgical training center just outside Tampa, Florida in Trinity.

  • Close to major airports
  • Affordable accommodations
  • Breakfast & Lunches Provided On Course days
  • Cocktail reception on first night of each module

What You’ll Walk Away With

Predictable Protocols

For surgical and restorative implant cases

Real-World Confidence

Placing implants (single and multiple)

Skills in Socket Grafting, GBR, PRF, and Soft Tissue Management

Access to a Community

of alumni and ongoing clinical resources.

CE Credit + Certification

From the world-renowned Pikos Institute.

Full-Color Class Workbook

Printed and/or Electronic

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