Dental Implant Training Courses
See Why Dentists Nationwide Are Choosing Shatkin F.I.R.S.T.
Watch the video to hear firsthand how our dental implant training has transformed practices and improved patient outcomes.
View our full course schedule below and reserve your spot today to take the next step in expanding your clinical capabilities and practice growth with minimally invasive implant dentistry.
EARN UP TO 16 CE CREDITS
2-Day Advanced Mini Implant Certification Course (November 20th-21st, 2025) (Bonus Optional Third Day on November 22nd)
Join Todd Shatkin, DDS, alongside Dr. Gordon Christensen and other Shatkin F.I.R.S.T. lecturers, for a two-day event featuring hands-on training and live surgery. This course will cover mini dental implant treatment planning, case selection, and placement procedure as well as marketing mini dental implants for your practice.
Experience hands-on training placing implants utilizing prefabricated surgical stents. Watch at least two live surgeries as Dr. Shatkin demonstrates the F.I.R.S.T. technique. Learn from guest lecturers as they share their experiences with mini dental implants.
Register NowBonus Optional Third Day - November 22nd
40 Years of Placing Dental Implants, Large and Small Diameter: What Works and What Doesn’t
Join the Advanced Problem-Solving Course in Mini and Mono Dental Implants for a bonus third day featuring Dr. James Tharp. Drawing from four decades of placing both small-diameter and conventional implants, Dr. Tharp shares proven strategies on what works—and what doesn’t. You’ll learn:
- Precise implant placement with Triana software to ensure the perfect fit in any bone type.
- Hands-on training in dental photography, using only your phone, to capture stunning before-and-after cases that build patient trust and grow your practice.
This is a high-value, skills-focused course designed to help you troubleshoot and problem-solve complex cases with confidence and deliver exceptional care.
Exclusive Offer: Bundle all three days for only $1,295.
Seats are limited. Reserve your spot now and elevate your implant practice.
2-Day Intro Implant Certification Course (February 20th-21st, 2026)
Join Todd Shatkin, DDS, and the Shatkin F.I.R.S.T. faculty for a comprehensive two-day event featuring live surgery and hands-on implant training. This course is ideal for both beginners and advanced dentists who want to gain the knowledge and confidence to place implants immediately upon returning to their practice.
You’ll learn every step of the mini dental implant process—from treatment planning and case selection to placement and restoration. Participants will place implants using prefabricated surgical stents and observe at least two live surgeries as Dr. Shatkin demonstrates the F.I.R.S.T. technique in real time. Guest lecturers will share their clinical experience and best practices for incorporating mini implants into a general dental practice, including proven marketing strategies to grow your patient base. Reserve your spot today and start placing implants the very next day in your office.
EARN UP TO 16 CE CREDITS
EARN UP TO 24 CE CREDITS
2-Day Advanced Mini Implant Certification Course (March 19th-20th, 2026) (Bonus Optional Third Day on March 21st)
Take your implant skills to the next level at this advanced three-day training event led by Dr. Todd Shatkin, DDS, Robert J. Miller, MA, DDS, FACD, DABOI, and the Shatkin F.I.R.S.T. faculty. This course is designed for experienced mini dental implant providers and returning attendees looking to refine their techniques, improve case outcomes, and master troubleshooting strategies for complex clinical situations.
Over the first two days, you’ll explore advanced treatment planning, surgical precision, prosthetic adjustments, and solutions to real-world complications—all supported by live surgery demonstrations and expert-led discussions.
Bonus Optional Third Day - March 21st
Advanced Problem-Solving with Dr. Thomas Baggett
President, International Academy of Mini Dental Implants (IAMDI)
Join the optional third day for an exclusive problem-solving workshop with Dr. Thomas Baggett, current IAMDI President and expert in advanced mini implant systems. Drawing from his extensive experience in complex case management, Dr. Baggett will guide you through:
- Diagnosing and addressing challenging mini and mono implant cases
- Managing complications and achieving long-term success in difficult situations
- Case-based discussions with personalized feedback on your own patient cases
This is a high-value, small-group learning experience designed to help you build confidence, strengthen your clinical precision, and handle the toughest implant challenges.
Exclusive Offer: Bundle all three days for $1,295.
Seats are limited — reserve your spot today and elevate your implant practice to the highest level.
Intro Implant Certification Webinar (April 7th, 2026)
Gain the same knowledge, insights, and clinical strategies taught at our in-person courses, all from the comfort of your own home or office. This live, interactive webinar is designed for both beginners and advanced dentists who want to learn how to incorporate mini dental implants into their practice without the need to travel.
Over the course of the program, you’ll learn comprehensive treatment planning, case selection, and the step-by-step placement procedure using the Shatkin F.I.R.S.T. technique. Our instructors will walk you through real clinical cases, demonstrate surgical workflows, and show you how to integrate mini dental implants into your restorative and marketing strategies to attract more implant patients.
EARN UP TO 4 CE CREDITS
EARN UP TO 16 CE CREDITS
2-Day Intro Implant Certification Course (May 14th-15th, 2026)
Join Todd Shatkin, DDS, and the Shatkin F.I.R.S.T. faculty for a comprehensive two-day event featuring live surgery and hands-on implant training. This course is ideal for both beginners and advanced dentists who want to gain the knowledge and confidence to place implants immediately upon returning to their practice.
You’ll learn every step of the mini dental implant process—from treatment planning and case selection to placement and restoration. Participants will place implants using prefabricated surgical stents and observe at least two live surgeries as Dr. Shatkin demonstrates the F.I.R.S.T. technique in real time. Guest lecturers will share their clinical experience and best practices for incorporating mini implants into a general dental practice, including proven marketing strategies to grow your patient base. Reserve your spot today and start placing implants the very next day in your office.
2-Day Advanced Mini Implant Certification Course (June 11th-13th, 2026) (Bonus Optional Third Day on June 13th)
Take your implant skills to the next level at this advanced three-day training event led by Dr. Todd Shatkin, DDS, and the Shatkin F.I.R.S.T. faculty. This course is designed for experienced mini dental implant providers and returning attendees looking to refine their techniques, improve case outcomes, and master troubleshooting strategies for complex clinical situations.
Over the first two days, you’ll explore advanced treatment planning, surgical precision, prosthetic adjustments, and solutions to real-world complications, all supported by live surgery demonstrations and expert-led discussions.
EARN UP TO 24 CE CREDITS
EARN UP TO 16 CE CREDITS
2026 IAMDI Symposium (August 7th-8th, 2026)
Elevate your clinical expertise at the International Academy of Mini Dental Implants (IAMDI) Annual Symposium in Branson, Missouri. This two-day advanced course is designed for experienced clinicians who already place mini or mono dental implants and want to master the next level of surgical and restorative precision.
Led by Dr. Todd Shatkin, DDS, and Dr. Thomas Baggett, current President of the IAMDI, this intensive program brings together some of the top minds in implant dentistry. You’ll learn advanced case planning, surgical problem-solving, bone and soft-tissue management, and restorative troubleshooting, all built on real clinical experience and proven techniques.
This is your opportunity to learn from leaders who have placed thousands of mini dental implants and refined their methods through decades of hands-on experience. Seats are limited, reserve your spot today and take your implant skills to the next level at this exclusive event in Branson, Missouri.
2-Day Intro Implant Certification Course (September 18th-19th, 2026)
Join Todd Shatkin, DDS, and the Shatkin F.I.R.S.T. faculty for a comprehensive two-day event featuring live surgery and hands-on implant training. This course is ideal for both beginners and advanced dentists who want to gain the knowledge and confidence to place implants immediately upon returning to their practice.
You’ll learn every step of the mini dental implant process—from treatment planning and case selection to placement and restoration. Participants will place implants using prefabricated surgical stents and observe at least two live surgeries as Dr. Shatkin demonstrates the F.I.R.S.T. technique in real time. Guest lecturers will share their clinical experience and best practices for incorporating mini implants into a general dental practice, including proven marketing strategies to grow your patient base. Reserve your spot today and start placing implants the very next day in your office.
EARN UP TO 16 CE CREDITS
EARN UP TO 4 CE CREDITS
Intro Implant Certification Webinar (October 17th, 2026)
Gain the same knowledge, insights, and clinical strategies taught at our in-person courses, all from the comfort of your own home or office. This live, interactive webinar is designed for both beginners and advanced dentists who want to learn how to incorporate mini dental implants into their practice without the need to travel.
Over the course of the program, you’ll learn comprehensive treatment planning, case selection, and the step-by-step placement procedure using the Shatkin F.I.R.S.T. technique. Our instructors will walk you through real clinical cases, demonstrate surgical workflows, and show you how to integrate mini dental implants into your restorative and marketing strategies to attract more implant patients.
2-Day Advanced Mini Implant Certification Course (November 12th-14th, 2026)
Take your implant skills to the next level at this advanced three-day training event led by Dr. Todd Shatkin, DDS, and the Shatkin F.I.R.S.T. faculty. This course is designed for experienced mini dental implant providers and returning attendees looking to refine their techniques, improve case outcomes, and master troubleshooting strategies for complex clinical situations.
Over the course of two days, you’ll explore advanced treatment planning, surgical precision, prosthetic adjustments, and solutions to real-world complications, all supported by live surgery demonstrations and expert-led discussions.
