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October 7-10, 2026
The high demand course is backLive Patient Surgery Course
Implant AcceleratorReal Patients. Real Surgery. Real Growth.
October 7–10, 2026
Tijuana, Mexico
❋ Intensive, hands-on live patient surgery❋ Personalized cases for novice and experienced implant clinicians❋ Direct clinical guidance from experienced iA faculty❋ Limited enrollment to maximize surgical experience and mentorshipLive Patient SurgeryThe wait is over.
Registration is now open for the iA Live Patient Surgery Course—an intensive clinical experience designed for dentists who want to sharpen their surgical judgment, refine their technique, and build greater confidence through supervised live patient care.
This elective program is open to:
iA alumni
Dentists beginning their implant journey
Experienced implantologists
General dentists expanding their surgical skill set
Specialists seeking additional live patient experience
Whether you are preparing to perform your first implant surgeries or looking to elevate the details of your existing technique, this course is built to meet you at your current level and challenge you to grow.
Enrollment is limited. Reserve your position today.
Experience What Cannot Be Learned in a Lecture Hall
Implant dentistry requires more than understanding the steps of a procedure.
It requires the ability to evaluate the patient, recognize risk, make decisions in real time, manage tissue properly, and execute each surgical detail with intention.
The iA Live Patient Surgery Course gives participants the opportunity to apply their knowledge in a real clinical environment while working alongside experienced faculty.
You will move beyond watching surgery.
You will participate in the diagnosis, planning, execution, and evaluation of live patient treatment—with direct guidance throughout the process.
About iA Live Patient Surgery Course
Test Your Surgical Skills.
Elevate Your Surgical Details.
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This course is not about placing the highest number of implants.
It is about developing better judgment, stronger fundamentals, and more repeatable surgical execution.
Participants will focus on the details that influence long-term outcomes:
Patient evaluation and risk assessment
Diagnosis and treatment planning
Surgical setup and preparation
Implant positioning and angulation
Flap design and tissue management
Bone and soft-tissue considerations
Suturing and wound closure
Intraoperative decision-making
Management of surgical complications
Postoperative evaluation and follow-up
Restorative-driven implant planning
Communication with the patient and clinical team
Clinical procedures and case complexity will depend on patient availability, participant experience, and faculty assessment.
Designed for Every Level of Implant Dentist
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New to Implant Surgery
Build confidence in a controlled learning environment with experienced faculty supporting your planning and execution.
Strengthen your surgical foundation before bringing more implant procedures into your own practice.
Currently Placing Implants
Identify weaknesses in your workflow, refine your surgical technique, and improve the consistency of your outcomes.
Learn how small improvements in planning, positioning, tissue handling, and closure can make a meaningful clinical difference.
Experienced Implantologists and Specialists
Challenge your decision-making, refine advanced surgical details, and gain exposure to different clinical approaches and faculty perspectives.
No matter your experience level, there is always another detail to improve.
What Makes the iA Live Patient Experience Different?
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Live Patient Treatment
Apply your knowledge in an actual clinical setting rather than relying only on models, simulations, or lectures.
Faculty Guidance
Work with experienced clinicians who can help you think through the case, recognize risk, and make better surgical decisions.
Experience-Based Learning
Participate in the full clinical process—from patient assessment and treatment planning to surgery and postoperative review.
Quality Over Quantity
The goal is not simply to complete procedures.
The goal is to understand why each decision is made and how each surgical step affects the final outcome.
A Collaborative Environment
Learn alongside dentists from different experience levels, backgrounds, and specialties who share the same goal: becoming better clinicians.
More Than a Surgical Course
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The most important growth often happens between procedures.
Participants will have opportunities to discuss cases, review surgical decisions, evaluate outcomes, and learn from the experiences of other doctors.
You will leave with a clearer understanding of:
Which cases are appropriate for your current ability
How to identify and manage surgical risk
How to approach implant cases more systematically
Which surgical details require greater attention
How to improve your clinical workflow
How to confidently take the next step in your implant journey
The objective is not only to help you perform surgery during the program.
The objective is to help you return to your practice as a more thoughtful, capable, and confident implant clinician.
Course Information
Course: iA Live Patient Surgery Course
Dates: October 7–10, 2026
Location: Tijuana, Mexico
Format: Live patient clinical training
Eligibility: Open to iA alumni, general dentists, implantologists, and specialists
Experience Level: Novice through experienced
Enrollment: Limited
Additional information regarding tuition, transportation, accommodations, clinical requirements, and the course schedule will be provided during registration.
Day OneArrive & Meet
As everyone arrives, we take time to settle in, get comfortable, and begin connecting with those around us. The journey starts here.
Meeting at SD Airport1:30pm - 2:00pm
Shuttle Bus to TJ2:00pm - 3:00pm
Orientation3:00pm - 3:30pm
Demo Surgery3:30pm - 5:30pm
Case Review5:30pm - 6:30pm
Hotel Check-in6:30pm - 7:00pm
Dinner7:00pm - 8:30pm
Day TwoPut Your Surgical Skills to the Test
Step into the operatory, meet your first patients, and turn preparation into action as you begin applying your surgical knowledge with confidence, purpose, and expert guidance.
Shuttle: Hotel to Clinic7:30am
Group Lectures8:00am - 9:30am
Surgery Session 19:30am - 12:30pm
Surgery Session 21:00pm - 3:30pm
Surgery Session 34:00pm - 6:30pm
Dinner7:00pm - 8:30pm
Day ThreeRefine Your Technique.
Elevate Every Detail.
Build on your first-day experience with greater focus, efficiency, and intention. Strengthen your decision-making, refine your surgical execution, and continue growing through live patient care and direct faculty guidance.
Shuttle: Hotel to ClinicCase ReviewsSurgery Session 1Surgery Session 2Surgery Session 3Dinner7:30am
8:00am - 9:30am
9:30am - 12:30pm
1:00pm - 3:30pm
4:00pm - 6:30pm
7:00pm - 8:30pm
Day FourFinish Strong. Return Ready.
Bring everything together on the final day as you reinforce your clinical skills, review key lessons, and leave with greater confidence, sharper judgment, and a clear path to apply what you learned in your own practice.
Shuttle: Hotel to ClinicCase ReviewsSurgery Session 1Surgery Session 2Closing Session
Shuttle back to SD7:30am
8:00am - 9:30am
9:30am - 12:30pm
1:00pm - 3:30pm
4:00pm - 5:00pm
5:30pm - 7:00pm
How It Works-
Click on the register button and fill out the registration form.
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In the registration form there is a section for you to select your registration type. Choose one of the following:
iA Residency Module 4
Residency Alumni Repeat
Full Arch Course
Specialist - Perio / Prosth / OS
Soft Tissue Surgery
Advanced / Sinus Only
Advanced / GBR
Advanced / all types of cases
Beginner
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After registration, you will be directed to a checkout page to pay your deposit for the course. Deposit is required to secure your spot.
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The remaining balance on your tuition will be billed to you via an email invoice. Please complete payment as required.
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Plan to meet us at San Diego Airport by 12pm on Wednesday 10/7/2026. We will meet you there with pre-arranged transportation shuttle to go to Tijuana, Mexico. Shuttle ride is usually about 30 - 45 min.
We will return to San Diego Airport around 6-7pm on Saturday 10/10/2026. Please book your flights accordingly.
The high-demand live patient program you have been waiting for is back.
Do not wait until the course is full.
Secure your position for October 7–10, 2026.