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Education Corner: Continuing Education on the Move: Glidewell Hits the Road

February 9, 2026

The Glidewell Clinical Education team is bringing an in-person continuing education experience to 18 cities across the United States.

Glidewell dental tour 2026
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WHAT TO EXPECT

The courses feature live, hands-on CE programs led by skilled clinicians who are passionate teachers. Each course emphasizes interactive learning, giving participants the opportunity to practice techniques, engage with peers, and discuss case challenges with faculty. This practical focus ensures that clinicians leave with the skills and confidence to implement new techniques immediately.

Skilled instructors lead sessions that encourage participation, collaboration, and practical skill-building for everyday clinical success

Skilled instructors lead sessions that encourage participation, collaboration, and practical skill-building for everyday clinical success.

Here’s a look at the featured two-day programs taking place on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays across the nation:

DAY ONE

Presenters: Timothy F. Kosinski, DDS, MAGD; or Paresh Patel, DDS

This course reviews protocols and techniques for the full range of dental implant treatment, from single tooth to full arch. Emphasis is placed on hard and soft tissue grafting, from simple socket preservation to sinus augmentation. A hands on component includes a model-based session covering techniques, instruments, and materials for the complete implant surgery process from site preparation to implant placement.

The hands-on section will allow participants to utilize a model to practice using a surgical kit, placing two implants, and learning grafting and suturing techniques

The hands-on section will allow participants to utilize a model to practice using a surgical kit, placing two implants, and learning grafting and suturing techniques.

Learning Objectives

  • Diagnose and treat single-unit cases from socket preservation to final restoration
  • Learn how to create anterior esthetics with dental implant restorations
  • Understand sinus elevation protocols
  • Learn overdenture and all-on-X full-arch techniques

DAY TWO

This course reviews the steps required to introduce aligner therapy into the general practice, from patient acceptance to treatment planning and maintenance. The course will review diagnostic techniques and clinical protocols essential for effectively implementing aligner therapy. In addition, participants will learn the benefits of same-day dentistry by incorporating CAD/CAM technology into their practice workflow and understanding material selection. 

The first part of the day is a hands-on experience and live demonstration of how to scan, design and mill. The second half of the day is a master class lecture on aligner therapy

The first part of the day is a hands-on experience and live demonstration of how to scan, design and mill. The second half of the day is a master class lecture on aligner therapy

Part 1: Introduction to CAD/CAM Dentistry

Presenters: Jinny Bender, DMD; Justin Chi, DDS, CDT; Danielle Brown, DDS; Darshan Patel, DMD; Louis Kaufman, DDS; or Ben Miraglia, DDS

  • Review the benefits of a digital workflow
  • Understand CAD/CAM workflow and implementation
  • Learn material choices based on their indications
  • Understand how to efficiently produce quality restorations in a single visit

Part 2: Aligner Therapy

Presenters: Danielle Brown, DDS; Ben Miraglia, DDS; or Arvind Petrie, DMD

  • Understand the value of aligner therapy in general practice
  • Comprehend workflow and practice implementation of aligner therapy
  • Apply patient selection protocols and screening for aligner therapy
Glidewell is committed to offering CE programs that make advanced clinical training accessible to every dentist

Glidewell is committed to offering CE programs that make advanced clinical training accessible to every dentist.

ABOUT GLIDEWELL CLINICAL EDUCATION

Glidewell’s mission is to improve lives through better oral health. In that spirit, the Glidewell Clinical Education department provides dental professionals with value-added dental education, while enhancing their clinical knowledge and offering continuing education courses that are designed to be easily applied in everyday practice.

CONTINUING EDUCATION THAT TRAVELS WITH YOU

Whether you are looking to improve your implant practice, incorporate new digital workflows, or expand your restorative skill set, Glidewell courses offer an unparalleled opportunity to advance your career and enrich your patients’ lives. Turn a live dental CE course into a required stop on your path to success by registering at glidewelldirect.com/education.