Past Events Archive
Every previous meeting of the NWI Study Club and Dr. Bennett's Dental Collaborative, with the speaker, topic, and credentials for each session. This is the room our upcoming events build on: nationally known speakers, hosted by Dr. Bennett at Glacial Sands in Chesterton, sharing cases and protocols with Northwest Indiana's dental partners.
This session introduced the principles and clinical applications of guided implant surgery, emphasizing its advantages in precision, efficiency, and patient outcomes: how to develop a virtual patient by integrating digital imaging and diagnostic data, the capabilities of various implant planning software, and real clinical cases from planning to execution. Dr. Luis Mezzomo is a prosthodontist who earned his DDS and PhD from the PUCRS School of Dentistry in Porto Alegre, Brazil, completed his prosthodontic specialty at the Lutheran University of Brazil, and pursued an ITI Implant Fellowship at the Eastman Dental Institute (London). He serves as Clinical Associate Professor and Assistant Director of Predoctoral Implant Education at the University of Illinois Chicago College of Dentistry, is Principal Investigator of a clinical trial on extra-short Straumann implants, has authored over 60 scientific articles, and is a Fellow and Speaker of the International Team for Implantology (ITI). CE: 2 hours; dinner provided.
Dr. Srivastava returned to the club for a hands-on workshop on provisionalization for single-implant success. She is an Assistant Professor in the Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, at the University of Illinois Chicago College of Medicine, and a maxillofacial prosthodontist at the UIH Craniofacial Center.
A dedicated 2-hour continuing education event designed exclusively for the hygienists of our referring practices, led by Dr. Sonia Bennett: spotting pre-cancerous oral conditions at the hygiene visit, where the hygienist is so often the first to see them. Free for hygienists from our referring practices, with 2 CE credits and dinner provided.
Dr. Manuel Posada is a distinguished prosthodontist with a decade of experience, including his role as Lead Prosthodontist at ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers. Born in Colombia, Dr. Posada holds a Doctor of Dental Medicine degree, a Master of Science in Dentistry, and a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies in Prosthodontics from Boston University Goldman School of Dental Medicine.
A focused 2-hour CE course for the hygienists of our referring practices, covering the most current standards, techniques, and clinical protocols for caring for dental implant and AOX (All-on-X) patients: best practices for implant hygiene and maintenance, updated AOX care guidelines, early detection of peri-implant disease and when to refer, instrumentation and home-care protocols, patient education strategies, and case reviews with open Q&A. Free for hygienists from our referring practices, with 2 CE credits and dinner provided.
Dr. Rambod Abedini is a board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon with a clinical focus on full-arch dental implant reconstruction, including zygomatic and pterygoid implants, and immediate loading protocols. He maintains a private practice and also treats patients with facial trauma and pathology through his hospital-based surgical role at Christiana Care, where he teaches both OMFS and GPR residents. His dual experience in implant rehabilitation and complex maxillofacial surgery brings a practical, biologically grounded perspective to immediate loading and surgical decision-making.
This session delivered valuable insights into current concepts in implant dentistry, along with practical strategies our dental partners can implement immediately in their practices.
Dr. Jamila Miller is a specialist in prosthodontics practicing in Munster, Indiana, combining clinical precision with an artistic approach to reconstructive dentistry. She earned her DDS from Howard University, followed by a Master of Science in Dentistry and a Certificate in Prosthodontics from Indiana University. Her expertise covers aesthetic, cosmetic, and implant dentistry (All-on-X) and minimally invasive laser protocols (LANAP/LAPIP). Dr. Miller is Founder and President of the Apollonia Dental Society and an active board member for the IU Dental Advisory Board, and she has served on international mission trips to Liberia, Guyana, and Jamaica.
Dr. Sven Bone is an esteemed general and implant dentist based in Boise, Idaho, known for his expertise in complex restorative cases and advanced surgical techniques. A graduate of the University of Washington School of Dentistry, he has over 20 years of clinical experience and has invested hundreds of hours in post-graduate continuing education, particularly in implantology and oral surgery. He specializes in full-mouth reconstruction, surgical implant placement, and IV sedation, and is a recognized educator on digital workflows and the integration of advanced surgical protocols into general practice.
Dr. Safa Tahmasebi received his DDS from the State University of New York at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine in 2009, completed a general practice residency at Montefiore Medical Center in 2010, and earned a Master of Science in Prosthodontics at West Virginia University School of Dentistry in 2013. In 2013 he joined the SameDay Dental Implants Brånemark Osseointegration Center in Dubai, UAE as a clinical director specializing in full mouth implant rehabilitation; in 2019 he returned to the United States to join the Metro-Charlotte ClearChoice Dental Implant Center. A Diplomate of the American Board of Oral Implantology, he now dedicates his practice in Jacksonville, Florida solely to fixed full mouth implant supported reconstruction with immediate loading and immediate function.
Dr. Ira Langstein is a highly regarded restorative and implant dentist with over 30 years of clinical experience. A graduate of NYU College of Dentistry, he completed his residency at the Manhattan V.A. Medical Center after graduating from Cornell University, and currently practices at the Westchester Dental Group in New York. A frequent speaker for the International Team for Implantology (ITI), he specializes in the digital workflow of implant dentistry, comprehensive treatment planning, aesthetic restorations, and enhancing the collaboration between surgical and restorative teams.
Dr. Posada is a prosthodontist with over a decade of experience, the past four years as a Lead Prosthodontist at ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers. Born in Colombia, he earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Latina University of Costa Rica, then at Boston University Goldman School of Dental Medicine earned a Doctor of Dental Medicine degree, a Master of Science in Dentistry, and a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies in Prosthodontics. His expertise spans a broad range of restorative procedures, and his passion is full arch implant-supported reconstruction.
Dr. Kopp has been practicing prosthodontics for more than 30 years. He is one of 44 board-certified prosthodontists in Illinois. As a dentist practicing prosthodontics in the Chicago area, Dr. Kopp truly enjoys giving his patients back their smile, and believes that a person's smile and the proper function of their teeth are directly related to their level of happiness and health.
Dr. Srivastava completed her post-graduate training in prosthodontics, implant surgery, and a Master of Dental Science at the University of Connecticut, and further pursued a fellowship in Oral Oncology and Maxillofacial Prosthodontics at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. She is a Diplomate of the American College of Prosthodontics and dual board-certified as a prosthodontist and maxillofacial prosthodontist by the American Board of Prosthodontics and the Royal College of Dentists of Canada, and has over 50 published abstracts, books, book chapters, and manuscripts. At the Craniofacial Center she provides care to children and adults with reconstructive needs, specializing in craniofacial implant and prosthetic rehabilitation and full mouth rehabilitations.
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