Soft Tissue Grafting Hands-On Course
About This Event
This two-day hands-on course provides practical training in advanced soft tissue management. Participants will learn Free Gingival Grafting (FGG) to enhance keratinized tissue, Connective Tissue Grafting (CTG) for root coverage and esthetics, and tunneling with Soft Tissue Substitutes for minimally invasive solutions. The program combines lectures, demonstrations, and extensive hands-on practice (pig jaws), with emphasis on treatment planning, case selection, patient communication, smile design, and lab planning. Schedule includes Day 1: lectures in the morning and hands-on CTG/FGG; Day 2: morning lecture followed by hands-on tunneling; includes breakfast, lunch, and CE certificate. Date: October 17-18, 2026; Location: 925 W Georgia, Vancouver; Capacity: 16 participants; Tuition: CAD 2400. Instructor: Dr. Rana Tarzemany, Specialist in Periodontics.
Learning Objectives
- Anatomy of soft tissue around teeth and dental implants
- Indications and treatment planning for soft tissue grafting
- Grafting techniques and materials (FGG, CTG, tunneling with Soft Tissue Substitutes)
- Post-operative care and complication management.