
Advanced Dental Implantology Course
Three-day course

December 4 to 6, 2026
Elevate your surgical expertise with advanced soft tissue, PET, and bone augmentation techniques
This three-day intensive course is designed for experienced implant clinicians ready to refine their skills with the latest, evidence-based techniques in soft tissue management, Partial Extraction Therapies (PET), and advanced bone grafting.
Led by Prof. Howard Gluckman, this accredited programme blends detailed lectures with hands-on training on models, ensuring you leave confident in applying these complex procedures in your own practice.
About the course
What You’ll Learn
Day 1 – Soft Tissue Mastery
- Creating ideal soft tissue around implants
- Hands-on:
- Apically repositioned flap
- Vestibuloplasty & free gingival graft
Day 2 – Partial Extraction Therapies (PET)
- Immediate implant protocols for optimal case planning
- Advanced PET techniques, including the Socket Shield method
- Hands-on:
- Socket Shield on a model
- Vestibuloplasty & free gingival graft
Day 3 – Advanced Bone Augmentation
- Autogenous bone grafting using the Khoury Technique
- Hands-on:
- Harvesting bone
- Preparing the block
- Block fixation
- Soft tissue management
Course Highlights
In-depth coverage of advanced soft tissue and bone augmentation methods
Live demonstrations and practical sessions on models
Focus on techniques that enhance aesthetics, stability, and long-term outcomes
Small-group learning for maximum interaction with faculty
Who Should Attend
Dentists & specialists with experience in implant placement looking to progress to advanced protocols
Clinicians seeking to improve predictability and reproducibility in complex implant cases
This course is presented by

Prof Howard Gluckman
Director & Senior Lecturer

Dr. Bradley Bredekamp
Senior Lecturer

Dr Riaan Wolfaardt
Senior Lecturer
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