Where do GPs typically learn ortho/endo/implants?

[Dr Dimbsa]

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Curious as to where most GPs will learn how to do Invisalign cases, advanced endo, and implant placement. Is this something dental students should look for in a GPR or is it better to just take CE after you start practicing?

 

[ElCubanito]

I took a few CE courses for both Implants and Ortho. Incorporated them both into my practice. Picked easy cases until my confidence built up. I wouldn't do any implant or ortho stuff while working for another practice though....You will find that turnover is really high and you dont want to start something you cant finish. A year is a long time in the dental racket.

 

[HungrilyCandid]

Curious as to where most GPs will learn how to do Invisalign cases, advanced endo, and implant placement. Is this something dental students should look for in a GPR or is it better to just take CE after you start practicing?

I'm not aware of any GPRs teaching Invisalign, but some DSOs will pay for your certification and expect you to provide this service to your patients. I know providers who have already completed cases at their DSO associateships.

Molar RCT experience is more ubiquitous at GPRs, but not every GPR has an endodontist as faculty. Some GP attendings are great with molar RCT and some are just comfortable as you. I would prefer a GPR with an endodontist as the faculty for this reason.

Implant placement experience is only offered at very few GPRs. Do your due diligence. Don't apply to programs where they have OMFS residents/interns because you will certainly not be doing these procedures.

Try to gauge the GPRs where you interview. Be cynical and don't hope for the best. If they tell you something is "possible" then you know that means it's "rare and not very likely". If they say they're in the "process of _____" then don't expect it to happen during your residency. It may, but lower your expectations anyway.

If you don't decide to do a GPR then you can always take hands-on CE. It'll be expensive but worth it if you truly want to incorporate advanced procedures.

 

[Rambunctious]

Curious as to where most GPs will learn how to do Invisalign cases, advanced endo, and implant placement. Is this something dental students should look for in a GPR or is it better to just take CE after you start practicing?

Ortho residency, endo residency, and OS or Perio residency, respectively.

 

[Mauricio45]

Maxicourse is a good program for implants. But it does depend on where you take it. Also, plan to take more than 1 course for implants, so you can be as better prepared as possible.

For endo, I took CE Courses. But I think the best practice is practicing on extracted teeth and watching Youtube videos.

I have no interest in Invisalign.