Course Sponsored By

CHENNAI, INDIA

22 Annual MaxiCourse
nd
November - 2025 Chennai, India

Celebrating +

World Class
1200+ Implant Surgeons
Trained in Asia
Participants from
over 27+ Countries
Implant Privileges
and Certification
Message from Course Director

Dr. Shankar Iyer

DDS MDS, USA
Past President, AAID

On behalf of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry, I invite you to

participate in one of the most comprehensive educational programs in implant
dentistry in the world.

Established in 1951, the AAID is the world’s first professional organization

dedicated to the advancement of implant dentistry. The AAID advances the
art and science of implant dentistry by delivering information to practitioners
through publications, the Internet, MaxiCourses®, study clubs and topicspecific
hands-on programs. In addition, the AAID strives to be the most respected
credentialing organization in the world for implant dentists.

Through MaxiCourses® such as this, you are able to obtain comprehensive

knowledge of implantology. I encourage you to register for this MaxiCourses®
and feel the sense of pride and accomplishment as you participate in this
intensive but rewarding training.

Using the resources of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry you will be
able to attain the highest level of practice and education in implant dentistry.
Join the AAID and have the knowledge and support of over 4,000 implant
dentists from around the world at your fingertips. In MaxiCourses® Asia we
have trained dentists from all the 5 continents.
Course Coordinators

Dr. M. VADIVEL KUMAAR Dr. Prithvi S Balepur, MDS

- Co-Director - Associate Fellow - AAID
AAID MaxiCourse®, India - International Clinical Co-ordinator
- Associate Fellow Abu Dhabi
- American Academy of Implant - Clinical Co-ordinator AAID MaxiCourse®
Dentistry Asia
- Ex. Vice President, Indian - Fellow in Orofacial Pain, TMD/TMJ,
Orthodontic Society - Dental Sleep Apnoea

Dr. Kevin Samuel Dr. Jennifer Palghamol

- Clinical Director - Clinical Coordinator
AAID MaxiCourse®,India AAID MaxiCourse®, India
- Director, Vivident Dental Hospital - Fellowship Advanced Aesthetic
Dentistry, University of Griefswald, Germany
- P.G.Diploma Aesthetic Dentistry and Facial
Aesthetics - CAPP, UAE
- Mastership Advanced Clinical Dentistry
Ajman University, UAE

Mr. S. Balaji Subrahmanyam

- Smile USA
 Course Faculty

Dr. James Rutkowski Dr. Jason Kim Dr. Richard Miron

Dr. Paresh Patel Dr. Amit Vora Dr. Bart Silverman

Dr. Rachna Hegde Dr. Irfan Kachwala Dr. Varun Acharya

Dr. Akshay Kumarswamy Dr. Aswatha kumarswamy

 What Makes
INDIA MAXICOURSE
Special?

The Maxi-CourseTM curriculum created for India Finally, the case methodology taught provides for
has been designed to be in tune with the modern a broad based understanding of the rationale of
trends in pedagogy that focuses on student-oriented the treatment planning that provides the patients
teaching methods rather than the traditional faculty with a concrete plan that becomes optimal rather
oriented lecture formats. than a compromise or an arbitrary approach for
convenience.
The case method of teaching can have several
important purposes. A central purpose is to There may be some solutions which arguably are
foster analytic or critical thinking, which will also better than others under the circumstances. One
develop students’ confidence and skill in dealing purpose of discussing the cases is to explore what
successfully with unanticipated issues under the circumstances appear to be to each of the
practical constraints. Another key purpose is to participants involved, to identify possible ways of
transfer much of the responsibility for learning dealing with the problems, and to encourage learners
from the teacher to the student, whose role shifts to make their own decisions based upon their
from passive absorption to active construction reflections and interpretation of the case. The insight
of meaning. The teacher challenges students to gained from this process hopefully enables learners
be prepared to discuss various aspects of the to deal with, or prevent possible adverse events in
material, to set priorities for learning and to acquire their own settings. Therefore our participants are
information as it is needed to deal with the problem better able to anticipate and cope with new and
at hand. Our format of case presentations and unrelated problems with their evidence based
treatment planning help students learn higher-level approach. We don’t just produce implantologists,
concepts and their application to practical situations we create excellence for an ideal implant practice.
easily. The typeof case discussion we have are
lively, exciting and involves the learners actively.
Our program emphasizes synergistic collaborative
learning, in which the group output exceeds the sum
of learners’ individual contributions because it is
derived from the interactions amongst the group.
Course
Overview 300 Hours
of comprehensive lectures including

Live Surgeries
Demonstrations
Hands-on Sessions
• Five 5-days sessions that includes • Covering all latest advancements in the field
weekends. of oral and maxillofacial implantology.
• Over 15 speakers from amongst the most • Facilitating state-of-art infrastructure to
distinguished names in Implantology. provide implant training experience in global
• Globally renowned course providing standards.
comprehensive implant training. • Experiencing digital workflow with advanced
• Learn from the cumulative experience of intra-oral scanners, CBCT, implant planning
your class which places and restores over and guide designing software.
200 implants through the MaxiCourse®. • Mastering atraumatic extraction and free-
• Certificate of Completion is awarded by the hand implant placement.
sponsoring institution and the AAID. • Extensive live training on digital wax-up,
• Practice management module that provides guide fabrication and guided implant
ideas to market your implant practice. placement.
• Live hands-on training to treat your patients. • Evidence based concepts of case selection,
• Extending a lifetime mentorship. diagnosis and treatment planning relating
• AAID MaxiCourse is recognized in Oman, day-to-day clinical scenarios.
Bahrain and other GCC countries. • Excellent review of fundamental sciences
• Credentialing had been approved in the and treatment planning.
above listed regions. • Guidance to select an implant system that
• A course one of its kind globally recognized would work in your practice.
on achieving the implant privileges. • In depth review of surgical and prosthetic
protocols.
• Non-commercial, non-biased course
covering the spectrum of implant types and
systems.
Curricculum
Module 1 November, 2025

Diagnosis,Treatment planning, Radiology and Medical Conditions

Scope and evolution of implant Beginning with the end in mind-

dentistry. prosthetically driven implant dentistry.

Basic principles of diagnosis and Choosing an implant system – how to

treatment planning. choose what type of implant to select.

Treatment options – Fixed and Clinical Examination of the implant

Removable implant supported patient-Evaluation of Dentition.
restorations.
Evaluation of the medically
When to choose conventional dentistry compromised patient.
and when Implants are beneficial.
Live surgical demonstration-Review of
Case studies that demonstrate the Implant Placement Protocol.
growing relevance of implantology.
Hands-on:
Fundamentals of Radiology - Case - Digital Scanning on Models
Presentation and Documentation. - Implant Placement on Typodont
- Flap & Suturing Techniques
Photographic documentation and
PowerPoint® presentations.
 Module 2 February, 2026

Diagnosis,Treatment planning, Radiology and Medical Conditions

Bone biology, basic Implantology and Clinical session:
pharmacology. - Presurgical work up and obtaining patient
records.
Imaging and advanced treatment - Intra oral scans and photographs.
planning. - Analog work flow: prosthetic planning
Diagnostic Casts, Mounting, and Wax-ups.
Introduction to immunology and - Digital work flow: Patient intra oral scanning,
wound healing. Digital wax up , Digital implant planning,
guide designing.
Pharmacology: Review of basic
- Suturing exercises and tissue management.
pharmacokinetics & pharmacodynamics. - Review of implant placement protocols on
Review of current implant systems. technique jaws.
- Diagnostic radiographs: periapical, CT Scans,
Intra oral scanners and scanning
tomograms.
strategies.

Developing treatment plans. Clinical session-II:

- Surgical placement of implants.
Introduction to implant planning - Free hand vs guided surgeries.
software and guide designing software. - Basics of bone grafts & membranes.
- Atraumatic extractions.
Detailed walkthrough on Di-COM &STL - Suturing and primary closure.
files and their integration.

Applied anatomy in implant dentistry-

simulation and lecture.

Principles of Asepsis.

Clinical Session-1: Patient exam,

diagnostic records, surgical smile
fabrication, pre-surgical planning.

CBCT, digital intra oral scans and

planning for computer guided surgeries.
 Module 3 TBA

Advanced Surgical Implantology and

Prosthetic session
Bone enhancement: Expansion
of alveolar ridges : Live surgical
demonstration.

Clinical session-III:
Advanced Surgical implantology.
- Guided surgical placement of implants
Immediate placement techniques. - Impression techniques - analogue and
scan bodies.
Sinus grafts and ridge augmentation. - Immediate impression techniques, Immediate
conversion and loading.
Live surgical demonstration-Sinus grafts.
- Crestal lifts and ridge expansion with various
Sedation and local anesthesia in drilling protocol including bone condensation
Implantology. - PRF/PRP blood collection and harvesting
platelets with handson.
Treatment area and patient sterilization - Osteotomes, low speed drilling and
protocols. condensing drills.

Module 4 TBA

Advance Implant Prosthodontics

Prosthodontic protocols: immediate
Advanced implant prosthodontics. function.

Occlusion and occlusal principles in Simplified clinical protocols: alternative

implantology. components and armamentarium.

Biomaterials, biomechanics, advanced Laboratory procedures for advanced

research. implant prosthodontics.

Prosthodontic components: Standard Configuring periodontal-prosthodontic

and custom. relationships to enhance prognosis.

Prosthodontic Protocols: Presurgical, Periodontal procedures to improve

provisional and definitive. esthetic results.
Reversible and Irreversible complications: Clinical session-IV:
recognition and treatment. - Prosthetic clinical session stage II impression
techniques.
Strategies to develop predictable - Insertion of restorations from Session III.
prosthetic outcomes. - All on X review and demonstration.
- Provisional fabrication and abutment
Computerized Navigation in Surgical selection.
Implantology - Overdenture hands on.

Module 5 TBA

Advance Implant Considerations Long term validation of principles

Advanced implant considerations. and techniques: Predictable implant
State of the art – interdisciplinary sequencing.
approach to implant dentistry. How to analyze literature for evidence
Utilization of lasers in implant dentistry. based implant dentistry.

Computerized navigation in surgical Postoperative reviews of root form cases.

implantology. Comprehensive review.

Current advances in implant dentistry. Preparation for the AAID Associate Fellow
examination.
Failures and complications in implant
dentistry. Clinical session V- insertion of prosthesis.

Advanced implantology: Immediate

loading principles and techniques.

Advanced Restorative and esthetic

strategies in implant dentistry.
Testimonials
I am writing the testimonial to substantiate my participation in AAID MaxiCourse®. “Just a quick note to say thanks to
Dr. Shankar Iyer and the team of AAID for the evidence based information that was shared across the table. My exposure
to the most experienced in the field of Implantology changed my approach in handling Implants Patients. The course
was entertaining, informative & most importantly relevant with plenty of information to take away & refer as well. Now
we are all set to put it in action.”

Dr. Suresh Sajjan, Principal, Professor & head, Dept. of Prosthodontics I Vishnu Dental College, Vishnupur, Bhimavarum, AP

It was a pleasure & nice experience doing AAID MaxiCourse® at Bangalore. I am in the teaching profession for the last 24
years & have attended various courses. I can confidently say that this is an excellent one. Dr. Shankar Iyer & team are doing
a wonderful job. The best teachers from all over the world come to share their vast experiences which are evidence based.
They make us understand Implantology practice both surgical & prosthetic phase in an organized way. I am sure that candi-
date who complete this course will gain excellent knowledge & hands on experience & can deliver the best in Implantology
to their patient, as a teacher & a clinician, I strongly recommend anybody for this course.

Dr. N Kalavathy, Prof & HOD, Dept. of Prosthodontics, DAPM I RV Dental College, Bangalore

The AAID MaxiCourse® Asia conducted by Dr. Shankar Iyer & his team has proven to be an invaluable resource in my
practice of Implant Dentistry. I highly recommend this course for anyone looking to begin placing & restoring Dental Im-
plants in their practice or are looking to fine tune their existing skills. The fantastic part of the MaxiCourse® is it teaches
Prosthetically driven Implant Placement, which is key to obtaining functional & esthetic results.

Dr. Varun Acharya, Acharya Dental, Chennai

The AAID MAaxicourse Asia has Truely been a game changer in terms of my practice capabilities, thanks in large part to
Dr. Shankar Iyer and team, for bringing and imparting world-class implant education in India. A one of a kind course, which
transforms every participant’s skill set this crafting skilled implant dentists who strive to deliver the very best to their patients.
I’ve personally benefitted immensely from the course as it transformed a novice general dentist such as myself to a confi-
dent implant dentist whose practice is rooted in evidence based dentistry. Aside from clinical practice, I am also a visiting
faculty in a university in vietnam where I teach implant dentistry to the students there, the foundation for which, has been
the Maxicourse. So to all aspiring minds wanting to carve a niche for themselves, I say look no further than the Maxicourse
as it caters to all levels of knowledge and experience held by different participants, thus imparting a holistic learning expe-
rience where everyone benefits from the knowledge shared.
Dr. Aditya Keshav, Bengaluru

I did the course in 2010 , and I have attended many courses before and after that . From bottom of my heart I would say
this is one of the best courses I have attended . This is a game changer , its does not only teach you how to do implants ,
it changes the way you think even when you do a regular consultation . I would recommend it to any body who is serious
about having dentistry as there future carrier , and if you want to take implants on a regular basis

Dr. V.Thuthikaran, Sri Lanka

Dentistry is constantly growing & with the growing practice of Implants in Prosthetic Rehabilitation, it becomes more im-
portant for practitioners to get a thorough knowledge in the field of Implant Dentistry. From the innumerable no of courses
available, AAID MaxiCourse® is the only one which doesn’t sell you an implant but teaches you Implantology. From the
basics to the different Implant system in the market, to how to select an implant system, to advanced level training, we get
it here. Not to forget an only certified program valid Internationally. It builds up your confidence as well as acts as a step-
ping stone for beginners into Dental Implant practice. I’m greatly privileged & honoured to have been trained under such
an eminent faculty & have no words to show my gratitude to Dr. Iyer & his team for bringing AAID MaxiCourse® to India.”

Dr. Maria Dennis, Kerala, India

 I am very glad that I joined this course to educate myself in the field of Implants. 300 hours of lectures the experts in the
fields & following different systems & hands on experience were all worth the time & effort. This is the only course that
takes you through all the aspects starting from anatomy, physiology, pharmacology to the newest techniques like PRF.
The lectures are by the eminent people like Dr. Shankar Iyer, Dr. Tatum, Dr. Rutkowski, Dr. Natalie Wong, Dr. Duke Heller to
name a few who bring their vast experience, techniques & knowledge to the class. I am really happy that I found this AAID
MaxiCourse® & completed it. I am better prepared to start my journey into the Implants.

Dr. Anju Agadi, Agadi Hospital, Bangalore

I did a lot of research on various courses available in Dental Implantology before choosing the AAID MaxiCourse® & I am
extremely glad that I choose it. It is a very comprehensive yet simplified course, hence ideal even for fresher in Implantol-
ogy like I was. The entire faculty involved are extremely knowledgeable, dedicated & very approachable. Dr. Shankar Iyer,
who heads the AAID MaxiCourse® Asia, is a great mentor & a dynamic teacher packed with knowledge. He relentlessly
shares his vast experience in the subject & leaves every student inspired. The entire AAID team are very helpful & are
doing a commendable job. I would strongly recommend this course to every practitioner who wants to pursue this field.

Dr. Akshaya Ashok Kulkarni, Implant Specialist, Dubai, UAE

AAID MaxiCourse® is one of the best comprehensive Implantology training program that I have known. The course design
& the knowledge & enthusiasm of distinctive speakers kept balance for the understanding & learning of beginners as well
as those with different level of experience. Surgical module with plethora of different types of cases helped us in learning
hoe to approach them in day to day practice. This course has build my confidence & laid a solid foundation for placing
Implants in my practice. Without reservation, I would recommend this course to anyone who wants to practice Implant
Dentistry.
Dr. Priyanka Somani, India

I highly recommend this course for all the dentists looking to begin placing implants or looking to enhance their existing
skills. Learning from implant God Dr Shankar Iyer is an absolute privilege and special thanks to Dr Vadivel sir for his super
enthusiastic knowledge sharing .Best part of this course is they guide you throughout your clinical tenure through alumni
group when cases are shared .

DR. Padmavati R MDS (Orthodontics), Chennai

AAID - Always Advanced in Dentistry. A mandatory course for all GP’s & specialist, a life changing program in overall prac-
tice. A good platform laid by them to travel at International level to compute future demands. Excellent & vast experienced
speakers from all around the world & their professional skills & knowledge sharing with us is marvelous. We are pleased
having “KINGS of IMPLANTS” the one in only The Great DR. SHANKAR IYER & DR. VADIVEL KUMAR & vital role in action by
the whole team of Smile USA, am institution can’t do this it’s only by AAID & Smile USA. I suggest this wonderful course to
each & every practitioner’s globally. Of course, MaxiCourse®, Mandatory course.
Dr. Kamaraj, Tamil Nadu

AAID MaxiCourse® Asia is a well structured & hand crafted course in the field of Implantology for everyone from general
to specialist dentist. A well designed, structured & executed dictatic program to gain immense knowledge & awareness
not just in the subject of Implantology but also general ZAI dentistry & practice management. Best part of the program
is that we learn the skill & get educated directly from the pioneers of the field from great Implantologist like Dr. Shankar
Iyer, Dr. Tatum to name a few. I would definitely recommend young budding Implantologist to take up this program as the
right stepping stone in this field.

Dr. Shahul Hameed Satter, Assistant Professor - Prosthodontics I Vydehi Institue of Dental Sciences, Bangalore
Clinical Sessions
Review of most of the validated implant systems popular
around the world Established scientific and clinical criteria
for selecting implant systems that would be patient centric
and not implant driven. Multimodel approach that provides
you all of the tools and techniques to be able to manipulate
bone and efficiently sequence your cases Assess benefits
and risks of the various implant systems available in the
market Immerse you in over 20 simultaneous implant
insertions at the state of the art clinical venue at Tambaram,
Chennai. Conviniently located Get Exposed to a variety of
clinical procedures from single tooth implant to complete
arch fixed restorations, Include comprehensive treatment
planning sessions to do full mouth rehabilitation Include
interactive sessions with experts in the field under AAID
faculty supervision. No pressure to purchase any system.
Kits for surgeries will be provided, Patients for clinical
sessions will be provided upon request or bring your own
patient from your practice. Every participants will be able to
place & restore a minimum of 5 implants during the course.
Hands-On Sessions
Utilization and familiarity of a minimum of 4 recognized
implant systems Suturing techniques Capsule clinics with
facebow transfers, jaw relation records, Semi - adjustable

Live Demonstrations articulators, designing over dentures, Cement and

screw retained restorations, Provisional fabrication and
Placement of root forms and alternate modalities, impression techniques.
Restorations of single tooth, quadrant arches, full arch fixed
restoration and over dentures, Sinus grafting techniques
with Caldwel luc and osteotome techniques Block grafts.
Immediate loading techniques: placement of implants and
restorations, PRP blood collection and harvesting platelets
with hands-on.

Benefits 3. The Part-1 exam will be conducted through online.

Successful candidates will be eligible to appear for the
part 11 of this examination in the United States with an
additional fee of USD 1050 which is to be paid directly
1. Upon attendance and completion of the 300
to the AAID along with the application for the Associate
Hours AAID MaxiCourse®, every candidate will
Fellow exam.
receive a Course Completion Certificate awarded
by the American Academy of Implant Dentistry 4. Participants will be provided with a surgical kit & Full
describing the achievement. implant kit along with 10 implants valued at 4000 USD by
the end of the course.
2. All candidates receiving the Course Completion
Certificate will be automatically eligible to apply
for the Part-1 of the examination for Associate
fellow Membership in the AAID.
Course Didactics
Duration: 12 months (5 sessions of 5 day on site Plus 5 days online)
Venue: Vivident Dental Hospital Private limited - Chennai
Calendar: November - 2025
Fee : USA fee payment of USD $13,500/- in favor of “Smile USA®”
by way of a demand Draft/Banker’s cheque payable at New Jersey, USA.
Inclusions: Victuals, Course Manual & Soft copy.

Registrations & Correspondences

Mr. S. Balaji Subrahmanyam
Phone : +91 8056089342
Email : [email protected]

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