Implant-retained Overdentures Lecture and Hands-on
Date: November 14, 2025
Location: 1805 West 34th Street Houston, TX 77018
Time: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Earn 8 CE Credits
1 Hour Lunch Included
Ian Erwood, DDS
Dr. Ian Erwood obtained an Honours Bachelor Degree of Science majoring in Biochemistry from the University of Toronto graduating on the Deans Honour Role. He then received his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) from the University of Western Ontario. Dr. Erwood is a general dentist who presents dental lectures to dentists and their staff throughout North America to assist them in learning dental procedures and improving patient care. Dr. Ian Erwood has been enhancing the smiles for his Unionville and surrounding patients for over 25 years.
Course Description:
This course will include clinical lecture and hands-on training which will give you the competence and confidence to offer implant retained overdentures to your patients.
Learning Objectives:
- Review principles of complete dentures relating to overdenture therapy.
- Learn the history of overdenture attachments.
- Understand overdenture options.
- Understand implant strategy.
- Learn principles of patient selection and treatment planning.
- Prosthetically designing cases.
Hands on exercises (Simulated mandible):
- Place 4 small diameter implants.
- Place 2 conventional implants with abutments.
- Perform Pickup using small-diameter implants.
- Perform Pickup using conventional implants.
Cancellation Policy: Sterngold reserves the right to cancel any course for low attendance or circumstances beyond our control.