This course is geared towards general dentists who are starting to take their steps in implant dentistry.  It is designed to provide clinicians with a thorough understanding of basic implant placement techniques and the bone grafting procedures. This course is a combination of in-depth lecture, a hands-on workshop, and live surgical demonstration. Participants will be able to experience and practice different surgical techniques on models. The techniques covered in this course include atraumatic extractions, socket grafting, membranes and implant placement. Each participant will receive a manual that compiles the actual lecture material and relevant literature pertaining to the topics covered in the course. Participants are encouraged to bring in cases (models and radiographs) for consultation with our faculty.