Overview: 
The Preceptorship consists of a curriculum which is clinically focused
while incorporation the latest research from clinical and basis
sciences. The participant is provided an understanding of the rationale
and scientific basis for the clinical practice of Implantology.
Participants will meet for six weekend sessions, which will include
didactic and some hands-on training experiences in an interactive
learning environment.
Objectives: The participant will learn:
- The rationale and scientific basis for the successful clinical practice of Implantology.
- The current concepts, principles, and clinical methodology used effectively in practice.
- The proper evaluation, diagnosis, and selection of patients for implant placement and restoration.
- To develop and understand specific implant surgical and prosthodontic skills and the different modalities available.
- To manage the more difficult clinical situations, such as patients with advance maxillary or mandibular atrophy.
- The practice management aspects of dental Implantology: records, insurance, informed consent, medical-legal and marketing considerations.
Didactic and Participation Sessions A summary of the didactic and participation sessions can be found at http://cde.uthscsa.edu/preceptorship/default.html.
Faculty
The Preceptorship's Co-Directors are:
Robert Cronin, Jr., DDS, MS: Dr. Cronin is Professor and Head of the Graduate Division, Department of Prosthodontics at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, Dental School.
Roland M. Meffert, DDS: Dr. Meffert is a periodontist and serves as a consultant in the Office of Continuing Dental Education at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, Dental School.
Preceptorship Faculty: A list of previous faculty who may serve in this year's preceptor course can be found at http://cde.uthscsa.edu/preceptorship/default.html.
Request Information and Registration Form
Pre-registration: Pre-registration for all courses is necessary. Each
participant should pre-register for a course sthat a course packet will
be available at the time of check-in. Please call the Office of
Continuing Dental Education at (210) 5676-3177 to pre-register for a
course, or mail the registration form with a credit card number or check
made payable to "UTHSCSA" to:
UTHSCSA
Continuing Dental Education-MSC 7930
7703 Floyd Curl Drive
San Antonio, TX 78229-3900
Registration information and the registration for are available at the following website: http://cde.uthscsa.edu/preceptorship/default.html.
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