Location: Homewood Suites by Hilton Irvine. 17370 Red Hill Ave, Irvine, CA 92614
Join Prof. Elza for a practical course exploring the complete digital implant workflow—from CBCT diagnosis and treatment planning to guided surgery execution. Learn how to leverage digital tools, imaging, and the DIO NAVI system to improve accuracy, efficiency, and predictability in implant treatment.
Course Objectives
• Understand the role of CBCT in implant diagnosis, treatment planning, and surgical execution.
• Identify critical anatomical structures and perform risk assessment using CBCT imaging for safer implant treatment.
• Apply prosthetically driven treatment planning principles to optimize implant position and restorative outcomes.
• Integrate CBCT and intraoral scan data to develop a comprehensive digital implant workflow.
• Understand the principles, indications, and limitations of guided surgery in implant dentistry.
• Evaluate clinical cases and make informed treatment planning decisions using digital tools and imaging data.
• Gain practical insights into the DIOnavi digital workflow and guided implant placement protocols to improve accuracy, efficiency, and treatment predictability.
Instructor: Prof. William Elza
Dr. Elza is an Associate Professor, Director of Clinical Digital Technologies, and Co-Director of Implantology at Midwestern University. A graduate of Boston University Goldman School of Dental Medicine, he practiced in Texas and Arizona, integrating advanced digital technologies into implant and restorative dentistry.
Dr. Elza is a recognized educator and lecturer in digital implant dentistry, guided surgery, CBCT interpretation, CAD/CAM restorations, intraoral scanning, and 3D printing. He is passionate about helping clinicians implement digital workflows that improve diagnostic accuracy, treatment predictability, surgical precision, and restorative outcomes.
