What is the tuition fee for the dental implant course?

Tuition is $16,000, all-inclusive. This covers implants and instruments, hotel accommodations, all scheduled meals, dental materials and disposables, and airport-to-hotel-to-clinic transportation. There are no hidden fees.

Live Surgical Dental Implant CE Courses (2026 Dates)

Q: Who are the instructors?

Dr. Farid Ebrahim, DDS and Dr. Farshad Athari, DDS — both trained at Northwestern University. They provide direct chairside mentorship throughout every surgical session.

Q: Is this dental implant course entry level?

Yes. The course is designed for beginner to intermediate clinicians. Around 60% of participants have never placed an implant before. The only requirement is the ability to perform extractions.

Q: How many doctors are in each course?

Each course is limited to just 5 doctors with 2 mentors, ensuring a focused, hands-on experience with direct mentorship and surgical access.

Q: How many implants will I place during the course?

Most doctors can expect to place approximately 20–30 implants, depending on clinical skills, case complexity, and pace.

Q: I'm a new graduate — can I join?

Yes. The course is beginner-friendly and ideal for recent graduates eager to gain hands-on implant experience. The only prerequisite is the ability to perform extractions.

Q: Can dental assistants or observers attend?

Yes. Observer seats ($3,000, 22 CE credits) are available for doctors who want to follow the surgical workflow without performing procedures. Surgical Assistant positions allow chairside participation.

This Course Is Built For You If…

You're referring out implant cases

Research shows ~45% of general dentists refer out implants not because they don't understand the theory — but because they've never placed one on a live patient. This course ends that.

You've done the CE. You want the reps.

Lectures and typodont courses build knowledge. Live-patient surgery builds confidence. You will place 20–30 implants under direct chairside supervision across four full surgical days.

You want implants as a practice revenue driver

At $2,500–$4,000 per implant case, most surgeons recoup their course investment within 4–6 cases. The goal isn't just CE credits — it's adding a new surgical service line to your practice.

2026 Schedule

Available Course Dates

Earlier 2026 sessions are sold out. Only two sessions remain in 2026 — all run Wednesday–Saturday in Tijuana, Mexico.

3rdSET 2026 Dental Implant Course Calendar

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September

23–26

2026 · Wed–Sat

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November

11–14

2026 · Wed–Sat

Only 1 spot left

2027 course dates will be available soon.

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Day-by-Day

What 4 Days Looks Like

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Day1 Arrive & Learn

Arrival Meet at San Diego Airport

~12:00pm Ready & Van Go

1:00–2:00pm Hotel Check-in

3:00–8:00pm Intro Lectures

8:30pm Welcome Dinner

Day2 Live Surgery

6:00–8:00am Breakfast

9:00am–12:00pm Live Surgery

12:00–12:30pm Lunch

12:30–8:00pm Live Surgery

8:30pm Group Dinner

Day3 Advanced Cases

6:00–8:00am Breakfast

9:00am–12:00pm Live Surgery

12:00–12:30pm Lunch

12:30–8:00pm Live Surgery

8:30pm Group Dinner

Day4 Final Cases

6:00–8:00am Breakfast

9:00am–12:00pm Live Surgery

12:00–12:30pm Lunch

12:30–7:30pm Live Surgery

8:30pm Group Dinner

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Curriculum

Course Topics

What you'll cover across the four days, from diagnosis to complication management.

Treatment planning & case selection

Diagnosis — X-rays & live patient visuals

Flap design & soft tissue releasing

Surgical kit selection & orientation

Material selection for each clinical scenario

Bone augmentation situations (GBR)

Identifying different bone densities

Immediate load vs. delayed placement

Postoperative complication management

Enrollment

Participation Options

Two paths for licensed dentists, plus chairside opportunities for dental assistants and practice partners.

Hands-On Surgeon

Perform live implant surgeries with chairside mentorship throughout all four days.

$16,000

All-Inclusive · 36 CE Credits · Limited to 5 seats

Place ~20–30 implants over 4 days
Direct chairside mentorship every procedure
All implants & instruments provided
4 nights hotel + all meals
Airport ↔ hotel ↔ clinic transport

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Observer

Closely follow the full surgical workflow without performing procedures. Attend all case discussions and decision-making.

$3,000

22 CE Credits · Up to 2 observer seats

Observe all live surgeries
Attend all treatment planning sessions
Participate in case discussions
4 nights hotel + all meals
Airport ↔ hotel ↔ clinic transport

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Surgical Assistant

Work chairside with the surgical team — case preparation, instrumentation, and surgical workflow with direct faculty interaction.

Dental assistants & practice partners welcome

Chairside role throughout
Case prep & instrumentation
Learn the full surgical workflow
Direct faculty interaction

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Your Return on Investment

The Math That Makes This Easy

Most participants recoup their course investment within their first 4–6 implant cases back home.

Average implant case revenue

$2,500 – $4,000

Single-tooth implant + crown, US average

Cases to break even

4 – 6 cases

At $2,500–$4,000 per case, your $16.5k course pays for itself

Typical timeline

60 – 90 days

Most graduates begin placing cases immediately upon returning to practice

Revenue figures are estimates based on US dental market averages. Individual results vary.

Your Mentors

Meet the Faculty

Both instructors are Northwestern University-trained and provide direct chairside mentorship throughout the course.

Dr. Farid Ebrahim, DDS

Lead Instructor & Surgical Mentor

Northwestern University-trained. Dr. Ebrahim has mentored hundreds of general dentists through live-patient implant surgery — his chairside teaching style focuses on building real clinical decision-making, not just technique. He oversees every surgical case personally.

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Dr. Farshad Athari, DDS

Co-Instructor & Surgical Mentor

Northwestern University-trained. Dr. Athari co-leads all surgical sessions and provides the second layer of mentorship that makes the 5-doctor cohort model work — ensuring no participant is ever unsupervised during a critical surgical step, from osteotomy to final torque.

Train With Dr. Athari

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Due to the live-patient format and limited seats, all hands-on applicants must hold an active dental license. New graduates are welcome.

Limited Live-Patient Seats

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Your 4 days at a glance

Day 1 · WedArrive & Learn — pickup, lectures, welcome dinner

Day 2 · ThuLive Surgery — AM & PM sessions

Day 3 · FriAdvanced Cases — full surgery day

Day 4 · SatFinal Cases — surgery & send-off dinner

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CE Accreditation

Education MethodParticipation

Credit Hours36 CEU

AGD Code690 – Implants

CE ProviderMINEC America

AccreditationAGD PACE

What's Included

Live patient surgery — AM & PM sessions
All implants & surgical instruments
All dental materials & disposables
4 nights hotel accommodation
All scheduled meals
Airport ↔ hotel ↔ clinic transport
36 CE credits via MINEC America

Alumni Reviews

Graduate Results

In Their Own Words

Specific outcomes from dentists who completed the program.

"I placed 24 implants in four days. I came in with zero implant experience — I had been referring every case out. Within 60 days back at my practice, I placed my first three solo cases. The confidence you build here is real."

— General Dentist, Texas · Graduated 2025

"The ROI was undeniable. I added implant services to my practice and recouped the course cost within 90 days. The chairside mentorship meant I wasn't guessing — I knew exactly what I was doing at every step."

— General Dentist, California · Graduated 2025

"I had done three other CE implant courses. None of them gave me this. The difference is the live patients. You can't replicate the variables — bleeding, bone density, patient response — on a model. This is the only course that actually prepared me to practice."

— General Dentist, Florida · Graduated 2024

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What Past Participants Say

Real feedback from dentists who completed the course.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Have a question? We're here to help.

What is the tuition fee?

$16,000 — All-Inclusive. This covers implants & instruments, hotel accommodations, all scheduled meals, dental materials & disposables, and airport ↔ hotel ↔ clinic transportation. No hidden fees.

Who are the instructors?

Dr. Farid Ebrahim, DDS (dr-ebrahim.com) & Dr. Farshad Athari, DDS (drathari.com) — both trained at Northwestern University. They provide direct chairside mentorship throughout every surgical session.

Is this course entry level?

Yes. This course is designed for beginner to intermediate clinicians. Based on our experience, around 60% of participants have never placed an implant before. The only requirement is the ability to perform extractions.

How many doctors per course?

Each course is limited to just 5 doctors with 2 mentors — ensuring a focused, hands-on experience with direct mentorship, surgical access, and an immersive learning environment.

How many implants will I place?

Most doctors can expect to place approximately 20–30 implants, depending on clinical skills, case complexity, and pace. We encourage every participant to place as many as possible during the course.

I'm a new graduate — can I join?

Yes! The course is beginner-friendly and ideal for recent grads eager to gain hands-on implant experience. The only prerequisite is the ability to perform extractions.

Can dental assistants or observers attend?

Yes. Observer seats ($3,000 · 22 CE credits) are available for doctors who want to closely follow the surgical workflow without performing procedures. Surgical Assistant positions allow chairside participation. Contact us at 3rdsetce.com/bookacall for either option.