Three-Day Masterclass
February 6–8, 2027
VISTA Institute, Woodland Hills, CA
Leading Experts of Bone & Tissue Regeneration
World-renowned clinicians and researchers present evidence-based strategies for predictable hard and soft tissue regeneration.
Format
In-person or remote (live/on-demand)
Faculty
9 international speakers
Includes
Lectures, discussion & hands-on workshops
Course Description
Biology, technology, and clinical expertise, together
Regenerative implant therapy continues to evolve at the intersection of biology, technology, and clinical expertise. This three-day masterclass brings together world-renowned clinicians and researchers to present evidence-based strategies, innovative techniques, and real-world solutions for predictable hard and soft tissue regeneration.
Through in-depth lectures, dynamic discussions, and hands-on workshops, participants will gain practical insights to elevate their clinical outcomes and deliver long-term success for their patients.
Educational Objectives
- Apply the latest scientific evidence to clinical practice in implant bone and soft tissue regeneration
- Master advanced techniques for ridge augmentation, sinus augmentation, and peri-implant soft tissue reconstruction
- Understand biologics, biomaterials, and innovative technologies driving regenerative success
- Develop protocols for managing complex esthetic and functional challenges
- Gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge regenerative procedures in a collaborative learning environment
Course Schedule
Detailed public itinerary: February 6–8
| Time | Faculty | Session |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday, February 6 | ||
| 8:00–9:15 AM | Navid Sharifzadeh | Next-Generation Bone Regeneration: Flap Management, Biomaterials and Clinical Decision-Making |
| 9:15–10:30 AM | Vahid Khoshkam | Managing Esthetic Complications in Implant Dentistry: Prevention, Diagnosis and Treatment |
| 10:30–11:00 AM | Break | Coffee Break |
| 11:00 AM–12:15 PM | Homa Zadeh | The Future is Now: Digital Workflows, AI, Navigation and Robotics in Regenerative Implant Therapy |
| 12:15–1:15 PM | Break | Lunch Break |
| 1:15–3:00 PM | Pascal Valentini | Maxillary Sinus Augmentation: 40 Years of Innovation and Predictability |
| 3:15–5:00 PM | Pascal Valentini | Hands-On Workshop: Maxillary Sinus Augmentation |
| Sunday, February 7 | ||
| 8:00–10:00 AM | Alberto Monje | Biological Complications in Implant Dentistry: Treatment of Peri-implantitis |
| 10:30 AM–12:30 PM | Alberto Monje | Workshop: Regenerative Treatment of Peri-implantitis |
| 12:30–1:30 PM | Break | Lunch Break |
| 1:30–2:30 PM | Alfonso Gil | Management of Soft Tissue Peri-implant Complications |
| 2:30–5:00 PM | Bach Le | Improve the Predictability of GBR in the Esthetic Zone |
| Monday, February 8 | ||
| 8:00–10:00 AM | Mauricio Araújo | Biological and Clinical Considerations in the Treatment of Tooth Extractions |
| 10:30 AM–12:30 PM | Shayan Barootchi | Decision Making in the Management of Tooth Extraction |
| 12:30–1:30 PM | Break | Lunch Break |
| 1:30–3:30 PM | Mauricio Araújo | Workshop: Alveolar Ridge Preservation With or Without Immediate Implant Placement |
| 3:30–5:00 PM | Homa Zadeh | Live Surgery: Extraction, Immediate Implant Placement and VISTA Soft Tissue Augmentation |
Speakers
Nine international experts in regenerative implant therapy
Maurício Araújo, DDS, MSc, PhD
Periodontist in Rio de Janeiro and chairman of the Periodontology and Implant Research Unit at Universidade Estadual de Maringá, Brazil. Published groundbreaking research on ridge preservation and bone formation in extraction sockets. Osteology Foundation Honorary Board Member and ITI Fellow.
Shayan Barootchi, DDS, MS
Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology and expert in peri-implant plastic surgery and implant disease management. Assistant Professor at Harvard School of Dental Medicine and Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Michigan, with over 100 peer-reviewed publications.
Alfonso Gil, DDS, MS
Earned his DDS with highest honors from the University of the Basque Country, an MS from USC, and a PhD from the University International of Catalunya. Board-certified Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology; doctoral research focused on the VISTA technique.
Vahid Khoshkam, DDS, MS
Board-certified periodontist trained at the University of Southern California, with extensive experience in periodontics and dental implant surgery. Maintains a private practice focused on periodontics, gum grafting, and implant placement.
Alberto Monje, DDS, MS, PhD
Certified periodontist with an MS from the University of Michigan and a PhD from the University of Granada, Spain. Holds academic appointments at Universitat Internacional de Catalunya, the University of Michigan, and the University of Bern; co-edited the textbook Unfolding Peri-Implantitis.
Navid Sharifzadeh, DDS, MS
Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology and Implant Surgery. Completed his specialty certificate and MS in craniofacial biology at USC. Focuses on soft tissue management around implants and natural teeth.
Pascal Valentini, DDS
Adjunct Associate Professor of Implant Dentistry at Loma Linda University and past president of the European Academy of Osseointegration. Directs the European Post-Graduate Oral Implantology Program; internationally recognized expert in maxillary sinus augmentation.
Bach Le, DDS, MD, FICD, FACD
Clinical Associate Professor of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry at USC. International lecturer and published authority on bone regeneration and implant-related surgery, with a focus on hard and soft tissue regeneration for improved esthetic outcomes.
Homa Zadeh, DDS, PhD
Internationally renowned periodontist and Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology and Implant Surgery. Innovator of the VISTA technique for treating gingival recession; has lectured in more than 30 countries.
Learn from the world’s leading voices in regeneration.
Register today to secure your place at Leading Experts of Bone & Tissue Regeneration.