Dental Implant Training Courses

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2-Day Advanced Mini Implant Certification Course (June 5th-6th, 2025) (Join Us June 7th To Celebrate Dr. Shatkin’s 60th Birthday With Backyard BBQ & Pool Party At His Home)

This June 5–7, join us in Buffalo for a weekend that’s as unforgettable as it is educational. At the Shatkin F.I.R.S.T. Training Center, you’ll learn the groundbreaking minimally invasive mini and mono implant protocol that’s changing dentistry—just ask Dr. Gordon Christensen. Plus, get free Botox didactic training and discounted hands-on experience with Dr. Samuel Shatkin Jr. and Earn Your Diplomate Status in the International Academy of Mini Dental Implants! But the real celebration? You’re invited to Dr. Todd Shatkin’s 60th birthday bash—complete with a backyard BBQ and pool party at his home. This is your chance to elevate your skills and celebrate in style.

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EARN UP TO 16 CE CREDITS

Bonus Hands-On Botox Course & Birthday Bash- June 7th

Intro To Botox with Dr. Samuel Shatkin Jr. MD 

Full Day Botox Course with optional hands on experience! Learn marking and injection techniques, keys to marketing Botox and fillers in your office, and maximizing the smile using injectables with hands on training and live patients! Afterwards, join us at Dr. Shatkin’s home for a pool party & backyard BBQ to celebrate his 60th birthday!

Pricing:

  • $995 FREE Didactic Training Friday Afternoon
  • $1495 $795 Hands On Training Saturday Morning
  • Assistants: $495.00. 

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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 Todd Shatkin, DDS and other Shatkin F.I.R.S.T. lecturers, for a two-day event at the Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Disney World Resort. This years International Academy Meeting will feature hands-on training and an incredible lineup of guest lecturers. 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 and watch 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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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-22nd, 2025) (Bonus Optional Third Day on November 23rd)

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 23rd

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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