Practical Protocols in Guided Bone Regeneration (GBR)

Two-Day Intensive  ·  Didactic + Hands-On Workshop

May 22–23, 2027
VISTA Institute, Woodland Hills, CA

Practical Protocols in Guided Bone Regeneration (GBR)

Evidence-based strategies for predictable ridge augmentation, taught by two of implant dentistry’s most cited clinician-educators.

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Questions? Call (818) 914-4036
Format
In-person or remote (live/on-demand)
Faculty
Dr. Homa Zadeh & Dr. Sascha Jovanovic
Includes
Live surgery & hands-on workshop
Tuition from
$695 remote · $1,495 in-person

Course Faculty

Taught by the clinicians who wrote the protocols

Dr. Homa Zadeh

Homa Zadeh, DDS, PhD
Course Director · VISTA Institute
Dr. Homa Zadeh is an internationally renowned periodontist and Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology and Implant Surgery. He is the innovator of the VISTA technique, one of the world’s most widely adopted methods for treating gingival recession, and has authored over 100 peer-reviewed publications. He previously served as tenured associate professor at USC Ostrow School of Dentistry and has lectured in more than 30 countries.

Dr. Sascha Jovanovic

Sascha A. Jovanovic, DDS, MS
Academic Chair, gIDE Institute
Dr. Sascha A. Jovanovic is a global expert in implant dentistry and one of the founders of guided bone regeneration and esthetic implant surgery, with over 80 scientific publications and a textbook to his name. He is Academic Chair of the gIDE Institute and Past-President of the European Association for Osseointegration. His practice in Santa Monica is limited to dental implant therapy and bone and soft tissue reconstruction.

Course Description

Two days, one predictable protocol

Guided Bone Regeneration (GBR) is a predictable, evidence-based approach for reconstructing alveolar ridge deficiencies to support dental implant therapy. This two-day intensive course combines didactic presentations with a comprehensive hands-on workshop to provide practical protocols for achieving optimal clinical outcomes.

Renowned experts Dr. Homa Zadeh and Dr. Sascha Jovanovic share their clinical experience and scientific insight on risk assessment, material selection, surgical technique, soft tissue management, and complication management in GBR procedures.

Participants leave with the knowledge and hands-on skill needed to implement predictable GBR protocols in everyday practice with confidence.

Educational Objectives

  • 01 Diagnose & classify alveolar ridge deficiencies
  • 02 Assess risk from patient, site & procedure factors
  • 03 Select appropriate biomaterials and membranes
  • 04 Design flaps and manage release & soft tissue
  • 05 Harvest and handle autograft bone
  • 06 Apply GBR protocols for horizontal & vertical augmentation
  • 07 Stabilize and fixate membranes
  • 08 Suture to prevent graft exposure
  • 09 Manage complications for predictable outcomes

At A Glance

The six-step protocol, visualized

What You'll Learn: Guided Bone Regeneration (GBR) — six-step overview from diagnosis and risk assessment through biomaterial selection, surgical protocol, stabilization, and complication prevention

Course Schedule

Pacific Time · both days include a live hands-on session

Saturday, May 22

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TimeSpeakerTopic
7:30 – 8:00 AM—Registration & Breakfast
8:00 – 10:00 AMHoma Zadeh
  • Principles of predictable GBR
  • Risk assessment and treatment planning
  • Current evidence and clinical outcomes
10:00 – 10:30 AM—Break & Exhibits
10:30 AM – 12:30 PMSascha JovanovicAdvanced protocols of bone regeneration
12:30 – 1:30 PM—Lunch & Exhibits
1:30 – 3:30 PMSascha JovanovicHands-On Workshop — Advanced protocols of bone regeneration
3:30 – 5:00 PM—Treatment planning and case discussion

Sunday, May 23

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TimeSpeakerTopic
7:30 – 8:00 AM—Registration & Breakfast
8:00 – 10:00 AMHoma Zadeh
  • Horizontal and vertical ridge augmentation
  • Managing challenging clinical situations
  • Long-term stability and outcomes
10:00 – 10:30 AM—Break & Exhibits
10:30 AM – 12:30 PMHoma Zadeh
  • Management of complications
  • Soft tissue optimization for GBR success
  • Strategies to prevent graft exposure
12:30 – 1:30 PM—Lunch & Exhibits
1:30 – 3:00 PMHoma ZadehHands-On Workshop — Graft stabilization, flap management & suture techniques
3:00 – 5:00 PMHoma ZadehLive Surgery: GBR
Tuition

Early registration saves the most

Prices increase as the course date approaches — register early to lock in the lowest tuition.

In-Person

Woodland Hills, CA

Full access to lectures, workshop, and live surgery on site.
Before Feb 1, 2027$1,495
Before Apr 1, 2027$1,695
After Apr 1, 2027$1,895
Gold MembershipFree

Remote

Live or On-Demand

Stream the full course live or watch on your own schedule.
Before Feb 1, 2027$695
Before Apr 1, 2027$795
After Apr 1, 2027$895
Gold & Silver MembershipFree

Seats are limited to keep the workshop hands-on.

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