Live in-person · Prosthetics
Fixed Locator Course
Hands-on training on fixed locator solutions. Patient selection, conversion, and maintenance for the cases where a fixed option changes the patient's life and your schedule.
In partnership with Zest
This course provides continuing education (CE) credit for dentists.
Who this is for
- Dentists restoring implant overdentures who want a fixed option
- Practices with edentulous patients asking for something better
- Teams who want a repeatable conversion protocol
Agenda
Draft agenda
- 01Patient selection and what a fixed locator solution can and cannot do
- 02Planning implant position for the prosthesis you intend to deliver
- 03Component selection and the Zest system in practice
- 04Hands-on conversion on models
- 05Occlusion, hygiene access, and long-term maintenance
- 06Talking the case through with the patient
This agenda is a working draft and may be refined by Dr. Bigler before publication.
What you will be able to do after
- Select fixed locator cases with clear criteria
- Sequence a conversion without improvising
- Choose components without guessing
- Set maintenance expectations up front
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.