IMTEC is offering exciting new training courses for 2006. As a result of the popularity of the ENDURE Internal Hex Implant System and the positive feedback received about IMTEC Mini-Residencies, IMTEC is now offering this exciting training medium for the ENDURE Implant System. 

ENDURE Mini- Residencies are a great way to learn about IMTEC ENDURE Internal Hex Implant placement in a live-surgical environment. Completion of an authorized mini-residency will thoroughly acquaint an attendee with basic knowledge of the system and placement technique.

ENDURE Mini Residency programs offer clinicians an opportunity to learn about the IMTEC ENDURE Internal Hex Implant. The first part of the course day features an overview of ENDURE treatment preparation, protocol and restorative techniques. Attendees then observe an actual ENDURE surgery performed by the course moderator. Attendees will also hear about the lecturer's personal experiences with ENDURE cases, reactions from their patients and also learn about the surgery as it is being performed. Following the ENDURE surgery there will be time for review and analysis. This is a realistic approach to learn about the system in an in-depth and technical training session.

Drs. L. Scott Brooksby of Las Vegas, Nevada and Ted Fields of Dallas, Texas are the current ENDURE Mini-Residency moderators.

Dr. Brooksby says: "Most dentists are used to attending training courses and only getting a sales pitch. I designed my ENDURE Mini-Residency presentation to realistically teach attendees how to identify and manage all types of difficult cases with ease. By utilizing patient CT images in my presentation, attendees of my courses can leave feeling reasonably comfortable in their abilities to handle any problems they might encounter, including soft bone structure, narrow ridges, anatomical problems, over instrumentation, and many more."

Dr. Ted Fields comments about his courses: "The first thing I teach is what makes the ENDURE Implant and IMTEC Corporation unique. I begin each course by explaining the features of the implant and the company’s philosophy so students can understand how the implant costs so little, but gives more than other choices.  IMTEC Corporation focuses on educational support instead of outside sales staffing to prepare clinicians for placing implants in all types of cases.  Clinicians will gain diagnostic and planning capabilities so they can choose optimal cases to start with and be capable of handling any difficult case they may face.  Clinicians will also learn basic implant restoration for overdenture and fixed restorations."

Brooksby explained many doctors fear conventional implants because of the potential risks more invasive treatment plans involve.  "My goal is to train dentists to handle everything and that makes the easy cases even easier. My motto is ‘If you are prepared, you shall not fear," said Brooksby.

Fields said clinicians will gain a great deal of surgical knowledge in his courses and should feel completely comfortable placing implants in many cases and be capable of restoring the implant completely after completing his course.

Dr. L. Scott Brooksby is a prosthodontist and Dr. Ted Fields has a private oral and maxillofacial surgery practice.  Both moderators have extensive experience placing and restoring implants.

Space is limited for ENDURE mini-residencies so clinicians are urged to enroll at the earliest possible time.  The seminars run from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and the fee for enrollment is $750.00.  Enrollment forms are available upon request, in addition to various course materials.  Clinicians may enroll for ENDURE Mini-Residencies through the official IMTEC website, www.imtec.com or by calling an IMTEC representative, 800-879-9799 or (580) 223-4456

Dr. William W. Rea conducts personalized, in-office implant training for clinicians and staff for the ENDURE implant system. Dr. Rea travels to the clinician’s office to conduct a variety of training options. The first option is a one-day seminar and workshop in which clinicians and staff learn about the rationale behind implants; patient evaluation and diagnostic planning; ENDURE surgical protocol and placement; and restorative techniques. The second option is a two-day combined program in which clinicians and staff learn the topics covered in the one-day training and treatment planning strategies; guided tissue regeneration techniques; troubleshooting; and advanced Mini-Dental Implant (MDI) techniques. An additional training day is available in which the clinician has the opportunity to place implants under the supervision of Dr. Rea.

Attendees of Dr. Rea’s specialized one-on-one training course will receive a complete lecture supplement manual addressing all aspects of implantology. Clinicians will receive 7 CE participation credits for the one-day course and 14 CE credits for the two-day course. The costs for the course offerings are $3,500 for a one-day seminar; $5,000 for a two-day combined seminar; and an additional $1,000 for the day of supervised surgery.

Dr. William W. Rea has extensive experience placing ENDURE and MDI implants. Dr. Rea is available to effectively train clinicians at any location in the United States.

Dr. Ernesto León offers individualized, in-depth training at his office in Cuernavaca, Morelos, Mexico. The courses are scheduled by arrangement and include lecture information about MDI or ENDURE implants and allow the clinician to place implants under supervision. Dr. León teaches the curriculum requested by the clinician. The cost of courses with Dr. León is $800 per day; travel arrangements are the responsibility of the clinician.

Dr. Ernesto León is a national and international speaker on the topic of dental implantology and has taught courses in the United States and in Central and South America.

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