Live in-person · Implants and digital
Fast Start Course
A hands-on entry point into implant and digital dentistry using TRI Dental Implants and SprintRay technology. You leave with a workflow you can run in your own office, not a folder of notes.
In partnership with TRI Dental Implants and SprintRay
This course provides continuing education (CE) credit for dentists.
Who this is for
- General dentists who refer out most or all implant cases
- Dentists who restore implants but have never placed one
- Practices adding digital planning and printing to implant work
Agenda
Draft agenda
- 01Case selection: who is a straightforward case and who is not
- 02Reading the CBCT without talking yourself into trouble
- 03Planning and guide design with SprintRay tools
- 04The TRI implant system, components, and surgical sequence
- 05Hands-on placement on models, then supervised clinical time
- 06Impression, provisional, and the restorative handoff
- 07Complications and how to handle the day it goes sideways
This agenda is a working draft and may be refined by Dr. Bigler before publication.
What you will be able to do after
- Screen your own schedule for implant cases you can keep in-house
- Run a placement protocol you can repeat next Tuesday
- Plan and print a surgical guide in your own office
- Know the cases you should still refer, and say so with confidence
What to expect
What to expect at a Bigler Institute course.
In-person learning
Apply modern workflows and hands-on techniques with expert guidance.
For dental professionals
Ideal for dentists, assistants, and team members looking to improve skills and efficiency.
Clinically ready skills
Learn practical techniques you can implement right away in your practice.
On-site hospitality
Breakfast, lunch, and snacks are included for a seamless learning experience.
What is included
- All course instruction and materials
- Hands-on learning components
- Clinical workflows, guides, and reference resources
- Certificate of completion, and CE credit where applicable
- Access to the alumni community after completion, a network of practitioners advancing modern digital dentistry
How we teach
Our courses mirror real clinician decision-making, not classroom theory. Expect a balance of:
- Focused lectures
- Live demonstrations and guided instruction
- Hands-on learning with real-world application
- Open discussion with case review and Q&A
Meals and on-site amenities
- Breakfast and lunch included each course day
- Snacks and refreshments throughout the day
- A comfortable environment built for collaboration and connection
Reviews
What Participants are Saying
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.