For dentists ready to expand into bio-compatible implants

Fast Start for Bio-Centric SDS Zirconia Implants

& Live Surgery

Meet the growing demand for a biological alternative, expand your case acceptance, and give patients another way to say yes to treatment!


Master the full SDS zirconia workflow, from biology to same-day provisionals.

December 11-12, 2026

Apache Junction, AZ

Bigler Institute of Reconstructive Dentistry Education Suite

What You'll Learn

Two days, one continuous experience: from the science of zirconia implants to a live surgery and hands-on placement training. Designed for holistic and biological dentists, and for any clinician interested in adding non-metal implants to their practice.

Day 1

Why Ceramic?

- Material science of zirconia, including the properties that distinguish it from titanium as an implant material

- A side-by-side comparison of titanium and ceramic systems, with emphasis on differences in surgical protocol

- Case selection and treatment planning, including the factors most often associated with complications

- Immediate placement protocols, along with the clinical criteria that make this approach predictable

- Documented case studies and the evidence behind the reduced risk of peri-implantitis with ceramic implants

Day 2

Placing and Restoring the SDS System

- A live surgery performed by the instructor, with every participant able to observe and shadow the procedure

- A step-by-step demonstration of the zirconia implant placement technique

- Supervised hands-on placement of zirconia implants on models, with individual instruction and feedback throughout

- Provisionalization and final restoration, including the prosthetic considerations unique to zirconia

- Open Q&A and a practice-integration discussion covering how to present and market zirconia implants to patients

Why Zirconia Implants?

Nonmetal implants are an increasingly requested option for patients who want a metal-free approach to restorative care. As a biological dentist or holistic dentist, offering ceramic implants lets you meet that demand with a well-supported alternative implant system.

Meet Your Instructors

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Dr. John A. Bigler, DDS, FAGD

Founder, Bigler Institute of Reconstructive Dentistry

"Nationally recognized clinician with 20+ years implant experience."

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Dr. Derrick Johnson, DDS, FAGD

Fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantology

"Nearly three decades of experience in biological dentistry and ceramic implantology."

Pricing

complete course access

$2,795 per dentist

Includes both training days

Bringing your team?

Additional dental assistants/team members:

$500 each

Course Details

CE Credits

14 CE Credits

PACE-approved for FAGD/MAGD credit

Provider ID: 434411. Approval does not imply acceptance by any regulatory authority or AGD endorsement.

What's Included

✓ Breakfast, lunch, and snacks each day

✓ All course supplies & materials

✓ All software & technology required