Leading Experts of Bone Regeneration

In-Person & Remote | 16 CE Units

Course Description

This advanced-level course is designed for clinicians experienced in bone grafting who want to expand their skills to address severe ridge deficiencies, complex anatomical challenges, and management of complications. The program emphasizes advanced regenerative strategies, integration of biologics, digital technologies, and minimally invasive techniques to enhance predictability in challenging clinical scenarios.

Through lectures, hands-on workshops, and live surgery, participants will gain in-depth knowledge and practical skills to manage complex horizontal and vertical augmentation, advanced GBR protocols, and soft tissue integration for long-term implant success.

Educational Objectives

• Advanced diagnosis and classification of severe ridge deficiencies
• Risk assessment and complication management in regenerative procedures
• Advanced GBR protocols for vertical and horizontal ridge augmentation
• Utilization of biologics, autogenous grafts, and advanced biomaterials
• Digital technologies: CAD/CAM meshes, 3D planning, and guided surgery
• Innovative flap designs for complex regenerative procedures
• Prevention and management of graft and membrane exposure
• Integration of soft tissue augmentation with regenerative protocols

Speakers

Tara Aghaloo, DDS, MD, PhD

Dr. Tara Aghaloo is a Professor in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the UCLA School of Dentistry. She completed her dental training at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery residency, MD, and PhD in Oral Biology at UCLA. She is a diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, and is a board examiner for the specialty. She has a very active clinical practice focusing on bone and soft tissue regeneration, dental implant surgery, and osteonecrosis of the jaws. She is also active in professional organizations where she is the Associate Editor for the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Past-President of the Academy of Osseointegration (AO), and a member of several American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS) committees.

Sascha Jovanovic, DDS, MS

Dr. Sascha Jovanovic is a world-renowned periodontist and implant surgeon, founder of the gIDE Institute. He has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications and is recognized globally for his pioneering work in regenerative implant therapy, soft tissue augmentation, and implant aesthetics.

Bach Le, DDS, MD, FICD, FACD

Clinical Associate Professor of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery at USC, internationally recognized for his expertise in bone regeneration. He has lectured worldwide and authored numerous textbook chapters, including editing the implant section of Fonseca’s Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery.

Homa Zadeh, DDS, PhD

Dr. Homa Zadeh is Director of the VISTA Institute for Therapeutic Innovations and innovator of the VISTA technique. He has over 28 years of academic experience at USC, published over 100 scientific works, and developed minimally invasive regenerative approaches for bone and soft tissue augmentation. He maintains a private practice in Southern California.

Course Schedule

Saturday, February 28, 2026

• 7:30 – 8:00 – Registration and Breakfast
• 8:00 – 10:00 – Lecture: Homa Zadeh – Evidence-based concepts in alveolar bone regeneration: risk assessment, material selection, and protocol selection
• 10:00 – 10:30 – Break and Exhibits
• 10:30 – 12:30 – Lecture: Sascha Jovanovic – Guided Bone Regeneration: a step-by-step surgical and biological protocol
• 12:30 – 1:30 – Lunch and Exhibits
• 1:30 – 5:00 – Hands-on Workshop: Homa Zadeh – GBR flap management, graft preparation and stabilization, and suturing

Sunday, March 1, 2026

• 7:30 – 8:00 – Registration and Breakfast
• 8:00 – 10:00 – Lecture: Tara Aghaloo – Biologic basis of bone regeneration
• 10:00 – 10:30 – Break and Exhibits
• 10:30 – 12:30 – Lecture: Bach Le – Practical GBR protocols
• 12:30 – 1:30 – Lunch and Exhibits
• 1:30 – 3:30 – Lecture: Bach Le – GBR complications and management
• 3:30 – 5:00 – Live Surgery: Homa Zadeh – GBR flap management, graft preparation and stabilization, and suturing