La Habana, Cuba - Lima, Peru
Our implantology courses are located in La Habana and Lima. Two of the most visited locations in The Caribbean. La Habana is also an attraction to enjoy adventure tourism that invites you to explore. Lima with the Machu Picchu and the famous gastronomy it´s a great option too. Furthermore, this area was the first regions of the American continent explored by Europeans, something that the traveler will be able to see in some of the oldest cities and towns in all of America. Enjoy the most beautiful beaches in the world and the most enigmatic corners.
Week Course Agenda
Sunday
5* Stars hotel accomodation, in a safe and beautiful area nearby downtown. Breakfast included.
7:00 pm:
Course presentation & FAQ´S
Introduction to dental implantology and oral surgery
Hands on workshop on models whit Instructors
Monday to Friday
7:30 am:
Meeting at the lobby, hospital departures
8.00 am:
"Hands On" surgeries and course objetive development
Lunch at the Clinic
Facility: Hospital
Wednesday
7:30 am:
Team Photo
8:30 pm:
Diploma and gala dinner
Friday
Departures
Departures
Tips for courses
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
I. Where are the courses held? What is the name of the hotel?
La Habana Cuba, 5 stars hotel ’‘Grand Aston La Habana ’’located at the Malecón, one of the most famous locations in La Habana.
II. What is the airport name? Is there shuttle available from the airport to Hotel?
HAV - Int'l Airport, Jose Marti, La Habana, Cuba
III. Are the courses in English?
The official language is English, a second language is Spanish as we work at Caribbean countries where patient’s native language is Spanish. All instructors are English speakers.
IV. Do I need to apply for a visa?
The airline is in charge of providing you a ’‘tourist card’’, which is your visa, also there is an option to contact a travel agency and they develop this documentation.
V. What Implant system do you use?
We use the Biotrinon Dv System, internal hexagon implants 3.5mm platform compatible, with conical thread design for better stability, you will learn the drilling sequences as well as the implants insertion according to the case.The most important are the surgical techniques that could be applicable perfectly to any other universal Implant.
VI. What type of surgeries will be performed during the implant course?
According to the surgical skills, you will perform implant cases from lower to higher lever as well as immediate implant cases with and without grafting, bone grafting techniques, edentulous and membrane fixation, only in cases where it is necessary in extreme cases of severe atrophies. Patient selection is very meticulous so you’ll have experience enough to deal with all types of cases.
VII. Is your program approved by recognized educational organizations? How many credits?
Yes, our courses are eligible and recognized from AGD (Academy of General Dentistry) and ICOI (International Congress of Oral Implantologist) a total of 60 CE hrs.
VIII. What is the ratio instructor-student? Will there be a professor in my room at all times?
The ratio is 2 students to one instructor per box, which is very personalized ( the instructor is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon) , you do your cases and you also assist your partner on its cases.
IX. What kind of theoretical material so you provide? Do you recommend me some lectures prior course?
We don't proveed lectures prior the course, theory would create confusion on what you are going to learn and the conclusions you'll obtain during the course. The time to go to the theory is right after the course when the questions associated with the practice already arise. It is important of course to remember the anesthesia techniques for nerve, mental, and infraorbital blocks, remembering types of sutures. A workshop will be done on Sunday before the course to get used to the bases of the course.
X. How many hotel nights are covered? Is there shuttle available from the airport to Hotel? Can I bring a plus one to the course?
We cover your stay from Sunday (Check in) to Saturday (Check Out) .