Apache Junction, Arizona
Hands-on education in advanced implant and full-arch workflows, powered by modern digital dentistry. Taught inside a working practice, not a hotel ballroom.
Hands-on instruction with working clinicians, small groups, and individual guidance.
Master modern digital dentistry techniques.
Small groups with individualized guidance.
Learn from highly experienced, recognized clinicians.
Practice implants, prosthetics, and 3D printing.
The hub
Start anywhere. Most dentists take a free lesson, buy a recorded course, then come to Apache Junction for the hands-on work.
Featured live course
A one-day, hands-on workshop on the FirstFit guided veneer system. FirstFit works like a surgical guide, but for restorative dentistry: you plan a conservative prep in FirstFit Software, prep with SmartPrep Guides and the FirstFit Handpiece, then cement every veneer at once with the OneStep Guide. Prep and cement in one visit, with no temporaries. Tuition varies by host location.
Every live in-person course at the Bigler Institute of Reconstructive Dentistry provides continuing education (CE) credit for dentists.
Meet your instructors
DDS, FAGD · Dentist, Implant Mentor, Cosmetic and Sleep Dentistry
Dr. Bigler is a general dentist who has practiced at Canyon Vista Dental Care in Apache Junction since 2004 as owner and mentor doctor. He is a Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry, a study club leader, and an implant mentor dentist for Inobiosurge of America.
DDS · Dentist, Implantologist, Digital Workflow Patent Owner
Dr. Amir Gordji is Director of Clinical Affairs at TRI Implants and was previously Head of Workflow and Materials at SprintRay. He brings more than 25 years of experience in implantology and digital workflows, and holds multiple patents in digital dentistry. His focus is on efficiency, predictability, and better patient care through modern digital techniques.
Scheduled dates
These sessions run on set dates. Pick the one that fits your calendar and our team confirms the details with you.
November 6, 2026
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Seattle, WAAvots Dental Lab, 12006 98th Ave NE Ste 200, Kirkland, WA 98034
Dentist $2,500Pricing for this location. Tuition varies by host city.
View course detailsDecember 4, 2026
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
BioTec Dental Laboratory, Irvine, CA16700 Aston St, Irvine, CA 92606
Dentist $2,500Pricing for this location. Tuition varies by host city.
View course detailsDecember 11 to 12, 2026
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM daily
Bigler Institute of Reconstructive Dentistry, Apache Junction, AZ110 South Idaho Road, Suite 260, Apache Junction, AZ 85119
View course detailsReviews
Verified reviews from dentists and assistants who have attended our hands-on courses.
My experience was excellent. It was a very thorough, yet concise, two days of learning. The information was shared in a way that gave me tools I can apply right away, along with areas I can continue to dive deeper into.
This training showed me that 3D printing is not as hard as it looks. It's a lot of repetition, and the more hands-on you get, the easier it becomes. I would definitely recommend this course to doctors and assistants, they'll leave with a lot of valuable knowledge.
I would absolutely recommend this course. It's very personal and intimate. Any questions or concerns you have are fully addressed, and everyone is focused on you. There are a lot of takeaways from this course, definitely worth it.
In partnership with
TRI Dental Implants
Implant systems and surgical components
SprintRay
3D printing and digital workflow technology
Zest
Fixed and removable locator solutions
The BIRD app
Stay fully stocked and surgery-ready with BIRD, the web app built for dental professionals. From tracking critical components to placing vendor orders and updating inventory in real time, BIRD keeps your whole team connected on mobile, tablet, or desktop.
On-demand
Buy once, watch when the schedule allows. Good preparation before a live course and a good reference after it.
How to tell an easy implant case from one that will humble you, before you pick up a handpiece.
Runtime announced at release
The occlusion course that finally makes the terminology useful at the chair.
Runtime announced at release
A recorded primer for practices going digital, so the live course starts at speed.
Runtime announced at release
Free training
The free library is not a trailer for a sales call. It is the same material, taught properly, in shorter pieces.
Reading a CBCT for Implant Planning
The order Dr. Bigler works through a scan in his own practice. Where the nerve actually runs, how much bone is really there once you account for the ridge shape, what the sinus floor is telling you, and the findings that should stop a plan before it starts. Taught end to end, nothing held back for a paid course.
Clinical Photography for Case Documentation
A repeatable photo series any team can shoot in a few minutes, with the camera settings, the retraction and mirror handling, and the lighting that makes shade and contour readable later. Good records make treatment planning easier and make the conversation with a lab or a colleague far shorter.
Presenting Treatment So Patients Say Yes
How to explain a large plan without a script and without pressure. Framing the problem before the solution, phasing the work so a patient can start somewhere, showing records honestly, and answering the fee question without flinching or discounting. The language matters more than the slides.
Leave a name and an email and the free library opens. Full lessons from the same material Dr. Bigler teaches in person.
Study club
A small group of practicing dentists who meet to work through their own cases with Dr. Bigler. Bring the case you are stuck on. Leave with a plan and people to call.
Inside the institute
A look inside a hands-on course at the institute, from the bench to the printers.
Two days in a working practice with a dentist who is still in the chair the following Monday.
