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.

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Florida Dental Convention (June 19th-21st, 2025)

Join Dr. Jared Shatkin on Thursday, June 19th from 2pm-5pm for a lecture on Making The Most of Mini Dental Implants (C23). This is a free course provided to all FDA and ADA members and will cover mini dental implant treatment planning, case selection, and the placement procedure. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from The Prince of Mini Dental Implants. 

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EARN UP TO 16 CE CREDITS

International Academy of Mini Dental Implants (IAMDI) Annual Meeting (August 1st-2nd, 2025)

Join the leading voices in implant dentistry at the I.A.M.D.I. Annual Meeting, hosted at the Four Seasons Resort at Walt Disney World!
 
🎤This year’s Keynote Speaker, Dr. Robert J. Miller, will present on the powerful synergy of bone grafting combined with L-PRF, demonstrating how incorporating PRF into grafting protocols accelerates healing and improves outcomes.
 
Learn from world-renowned implant educators, including Dr. Todd Shatkin, Dr. Ernesto Leon, and other Shatkin F.I.R.S.T. lecturers. This exclusive event also allows attendees to earn the status of a Diplomate in the International Academy of Mini Dental Implants. Don’t miss your chance to elevate your practice and credentials. Space is limited, register today!
 
IAMDI or MDICA member? Call (888) 474-2854 to sign up with your discount.
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2-Day Intro Mini Implant Certification Course (September 19th-20th, 2025)

Join Todd Shatkin, DDS and other Shatkin F.I.R.S.T. lecturers, for a two-day course 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.

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EARN UP TO 16 CE CREDITS

EARN UP TO 16 CE CREDITS

2-Day Advanced Mini Implant Certification Course (November 20th-21st, 2025) (Bonus Optional Third Day on November 22rd)

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.

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Bonus Optional Third Day - November 22nd

Mini & Mono Dental Implant Problem Solving w/ Special Guest Lecturer

Enhance your expertise in implant dentistry with our bonus third day of Advanced Problem-Solving Course in Mini and Mono Dental Implants. Gain practical skills to address complex cases and boost your confidence in providing exceptional patient care.

Exclusive Offer: Bundle all three days for just $1,295.

Seats are limited, and a special guest lecturer will be revealed soon. Don’t miss this opportunity—secure your spot today!

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Meet The Shatkin F.I.R.S.T.® Lecturers

We are here to educate, innovate, motivate and empower you to integrate implants into your dental practice with confidence and efficiency. Sign up for an upcoming course today!

Todd E. Shatkin, DDS

Founder & Senior Lecturer

Andrea Smith, DDS

Andrea Smith, DDS

Lecturer

Ronald P. Petrosky, DDS

Ronald P. Petrosky, DDS

Lecturer

Thomas-Baggett-III,-DDS

Thomas Baggett, III, DDS

Lecturer

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