Welcome to gIDE Institute
Led by Dr. Sascha A. Jovanovic
Transform Your Dental Implant Grafting Skills in Just 4 Days
Hands-on surgery, live demos, and protocols you can use Monday.
Upcoming event Date
Mar 17–20, 2026
gIDE Dental is committed to excellence in implant education, led by Dr. Sascha Jovanovic. Our courses focus on hands-on grafting techniques, proven protocols, and clinical strategies that deliver long-lasting results while building true confidence for every clinician.
| Days 1 & 2 | Bone, Ridge & Socket Grafting – Horizontal & Vertical GBR |
| Day 3 | Soft Tissue Management & Grafting – Hands-on with porcine models |
| Day 4 | Sinus Elevation & Peri-Implantitis Treatment – Hands-on with goat maxilla models |
- Los Angeles
- $4,795
- 32 CE
DAYS 1 & 2
Horizontal and Vertical Guided Bone Regeneration
1/2 Day Interactive Lecture and 1/2 Day Hands-On workshop on fresh upper porcine models.
1/2 Day Interactive Lecture and 1/2 Day Hands-On Workshop on goat maxilla models
Led by World-Renowned Implant Surgeon
Dr. Sascha A. Jovanovic
Learn directly from Dr. Sascha A. Jovanovic, a pioneer in implant dentistry and trusted educator to over 30,000 dentists worldwide over the past 35 years. Dr. Jovanovic has helped shape the field with his innovative surgical techniques, evidence-based teaching, and commitment to advancing implant therapy for predictable results.
Through his hands-on approach and dedication to education, he has guided clinicians from all corners of the globe to improve their skills, elevate patient care, and grow confidence in complex procedures. As the founder of gIDE Institute, Dr. Jovanovic continues to bridge the gap between science and clinical practice, making world-class implant training accessible to dentists seeking excellence in their profession.
Watch Our overview Video
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Excellent course—perfect for learning how to build gums and bone for lasting implants. Dr. J and Dr. Hunt are extremely knowledgeable and helpful in guiding you to success.
Dr Adam Byam General Dentist, Lethbridge, AB
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The gIDE GBR-GTR course offered excellent hands-on training, modern multimedia teaching, and live surgery demonstrations. It proved gIDE’s leadership in global dental education.
Dr. Claudia Maragno General Dentist Boston, MA and Rome, Italy
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Fantastic course with information that can be applied to every dentist! First-class experience and education! Wish I would have done this years ago! A must for anyone placing implants!
Dr. Cyril J. Beard General Dentist, Red Bank, New Jersey
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I had felt that there was a piece of my practice that was missing...That was hard tissue and sinus augmentation. After the course, I feel that this piece of the puzzle has been completed.
Dr. Thomas W. Mabry Periodontist, Slidell, LA
DAYS 1 & 2
BONE, RIDGE & SOCKET GRAFTING
Horizontal and Vertical Guided Bone Regeneration
DAY 1
Full day of Lectures
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Treatment planning and patient selection for grafting procedures
- Clinical protocols in bone grafting from incision to suturing
- The vertical and horizontal aspects of ridge augmentation
- Extraction site management: immediate versus delayed implant placement with bone & soft tissue grafting
- The optimal selection of implant design, surface, and position
- Planning for esthetic cases and the development of gingival papilla support
- Understand Resorbable Collagen & PTFE membranes, Emdogain, Gem-21 & PRF applications Autogenous bone, Xenograft & Allograft – what combo works for GBR?
DAY 2
1/2 Day Live Surgery and 1/2 Day Hands-On Workshop on porcine mandible models
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Clinical solutions to biological bone regeneration and socket grafting
- Intra-oral donor sites, as well as techniques for harvesting such sites
- Decision making based on the outcome of available soft tissue protocols
- Immediate extraction site techniques with internal grafting for maximum tissue preservation
- Prosthetic steps to assist in grafting and implant procedures for the clinician
- Learn the use of biomaterials and growth factors with autogenous bone and barrier membranes
DAY 3
SOFT TISSUE MANAGEMENT & GRAFTING
1/2 Day Interactive Lecture and 1/2 Day Hands-On workshop on fresh upper porcine models.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Identify the advantages and disadvantages of various surgical approaches
- Clinical protocols in bone grafting from incision to suturing
- Augmentation of Keratinized Tissue
- Augmentation of Soft Tissue Volume
- Complications and Compromised Attempts
- Indication for Collagen & Dermal Soft Tissue Biomaterials and Emdogain Biologics
- Perio-Implant Papilla Support
DAY 4
SINUS ELEVATION & PERI-IMPLANTITIS TREATMENT
1/2 Day Interactive Lecture and 1/2 Day Hands-On Workshop on goat maxilla models
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Learn to perform sinus elevation surgery predictably
- Clinical benefits of minimally invasive osteotome sinus elevation
- Techniques for performing highly predictable lateral window surgery
- Identify a biological protocol using graft materials for sinus elevation
- Learn how to prevent and treat complications
- Peri-implantitis incidence, etiology and management
Join the 2,000+ Doctors who’ve graduated from this program
FACULTY
DR SASCHA A JOVANOVIC
Periodontist & Implant Surgeon, Los Angeles
Dr. Sascha A. Jovanovic is considered a global expert in Implant Dentistry and one of the founders of guided bone regeneration (GBR) and Esthetic Implant Surgery with over 80 scientific publications.
He presents his clinical and evidence based implant protocols globally and is the Academic Chair of the gIDE Institute, Past-President of the European Association of Osseointegration (EAO), Past-Co-Director of the UCLA Dental Implant Center, honorary member and award recipient of several academic organizations and editorial boards for scientific journals and Past-Faculty of UCLA, Loma Linda Univ, Univ of Aachen, Hong Kong Univ, Buenos Aires Univ, Chulalongkorn Univ and others.
He was formally trained in Periodontics at UCLA School of Dentistry; in Implant Dentistry at Loma Linda Univ and in Prosthodontics at Univ of Aachen, Germany, and holds a Master of Sciences Degree in Oral Biology from UCLA.
Dr. Jovanovic’s practice and research emphasize bone and soft tissue regeneration and esthetic implant management.
DR DENNIS HUNT
Periodontist, Los Angeles
Dr. Dennis Hunt was formally trained in Periodontics at UCLA School of Dentistry, and holds a Master of Science degree in Oral Biology from UCLA. He restricts his clinical work to preventive Periodontal therapy, periodontal plastic surgery, dental implant therapy, and bone & soft tissue reconstruction and has collaborated with Dr Jovanovic on cases and in research for over 30 years. He is the Founder of RockstarWhite, a tooth whitening company.
WHAT OUR ALUMNI HAVE TO SAY
Our attendees come from every corner of the globe. The video testimonials highlight the diversity of doctors who join us — from early-career clinicians eager to sharpen their skills, to seasoned specialists who want to elevate their treatment options. Their journeys show the true impact of gIDE education
Events
Advanced Tissue Regeneration and Implant Placement: Esthetics, Vertical and Horizontal GBR, Soft Tissue and Sinus Grafting with dr sascha A Jovanovic & dr dennis hunt
Regular Fee: $4795 | Members Fee: $4395
32 CE Credits| Registration includes continental breakfast, lunch, and breaks.
*Complimentary 3-Month gIDE Membership will be provisioned to each attending participant on the day of the course (new members only).
- March 17 - 20, 2026
- Los Angeles
- $4,795
- 32 CE
- May 12 - 15, 2026
- Los Angeles
- $4,795
- 32 CE
- Oct 13 - 16, 2026
- Los Angeles
- $4,795
- 32 CE
Location
Institute
Led by Dr. Sascha A. Jovanovic and world-renowned faculty in the heart of Los Angeles, California.
The gIDE Institute headquarters is a purpose-built education center featuring advanced classrooms, surgical training facilities, and a modern digital studio. Located on Pico Boulevard in West Los Angeles, gIDE provides an inspiring environment where clinicians from around the world gather to learn, collaborate, and refine their skills. The institute is just minutes from Santa Monica, Beverly Hills, and LAX International Airport, making it convenient for both local and international attendees.
gIDE Institute
12217 W Pico Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90064
Hours: 8:30 am – 5:30 pm
For more information, please contact us.
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“The greatest lessons in surgery happen not in theory, but side by side — one clinician guiding another.”
— Dr. Sascha Jovanovic
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