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Elite Smile Implant Institute — Costa Rica
Replace a full arch. In a single day.
On four implants.
A live-patient All-on-4 immersion in Costa Rica — taught by two ABOI/ID Diplomates.
- Dates
- Soon
- Location
- San José, Costa Rica
- CE Hours
- 32 CE Hours
- Tuition
- $17,500
- Seats
- 10 seats
The Opportunity
Patients need full arches. Most dentists refer them out.
1 in 8
Adults 65+ have lost all their teeth — and the population is growing fast.
Source: BRFSS / CDC, complete edentulism in US adults 65+
1 day
From failing dentition to a fixed, full arch — in a single surgical visit.
“One failing arch. One surgical day. One fixed result the patient walks out with.”
Population aged 65+ projected to grow from 58M to 82M by 2050.
The Curriculum
Full-arch rehabilitation, start to finish.
Day 1 — Case Planning & Pre-Op
CBCT virtual planning, AP spread analysis, prosthetic space verification.
Day 2 — Full-Arch Extractions & Tilted Placements
Alveoloplasty, 2 axial + 2 tilted implants on live patients.
Day 3 — Conversion Prosthesis Delivery
Same-day chairside conversion. Immediate loading protocols.
Day 4 — Final Verification & Loading Protocols
ISQ stability verification, immediate loading decision tree, fallback protocols.
The Team
Every role. Every case. End to end.
Dr. Andrew W. KellyCourse Director
Dr. Rajiv PatelCo-Director
Dr. Alex Wong FernándezHead Professor, Oral Surgery
Dr. Pilar ColladoHead Professor, Prosthodontics
Dr. Adrián WongImplant Specialist
Dr. Marco VegaCCDCR Board Liaison
Eugenio MendozaInternational Patients Coordinator
Shirley KellyCE ProviderMeet the full faculty
Ready for full-arch cases? This is your operating room.
Who This Is For
The Implant Dentist
You’re already placing implants. You’re ready to take on full-arch cases.
The Practice Builder
You want to add the highest-margin procedure in implant dentistry to your practice.
Who qualifies.
You qualify for a seat if you meet any of the criteria below.
- ESIIC Level 1 (4-Day) graduates, or dentists with equivalent live-patient implant training and 25+ documented placements — subject to Course Director review.
- AAID MaxiCourse graduates and ABOI/ID candidates qualify automatically.
Where & How
San José, Costa Rica.
Top Dental Care CR — a CCDCR-authorized training facility. You arrive at SJO; we take it from there.
CCDCR Authorized. Written authorization from Costa Rica’s national dental board.
Direct flights from 25+ US cities. SJO is a hub.
English widely spoken. Costa Rica’s medical and tourism sectors operate fluently in English.
5 nights’ hotel included. All meals, airport transfers, daily clinic transport.
Curridabat, San José. Centro Comercial Plaza Carpintera — a modern, premium commercial district.
What’s Included
Everything but your flight.
Clinical
- 32 Participation CE Hours (8:30 AM – 5:30 PM)
- All live-patient surgical case materials
- IV sedation
- Surgical instrument kit (yours to keep)
- AAID case logs signed by the CCDCR Head Professor, Dr. Patel, and Dr. Kelly
- Post-course Zoom case review with Dr. Kelly and Dr. Rajiv Patel
Experience
- 5 nights’ hotel
- Daily breakfast, refreshments, working lunch
- Welcome + graduation dinners
- Airport transfers
- Daily ground transport
Investment
$17,500
Tuition
Enrollment: 10 dentists maximum
Deposit to secure seat: $1,500
Balance due: 30 days prior to arrival
Refund policy
- 60+ DAYS BEFORE: Full tuition refund or transfer to future cohort — 100% Refund
- 30–60 DAYS NOTICE: 50% tuition refund; 50% forfeited — 50% Refund
- LESS THAN 30 DAYS: After cutoff date — No refund or transfer
Registration processed through Dental Office Solutions, LLC (Provider #315447)
Authorization & Accreditation
The receipts.
- CCDCR
Colegio de Cirujanos Dentistas de Costa Rica
Written authorization from Costa Rica's national dental licensing board. All clinical training is conducted under their regulatory authority.
ADA Continuing Education Recognition Program
Dental Office Solutions, LLC is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to the Commission for Continuing Education Provider Recognition at CCEPR.ada.org.
Academy of General Dentistry PACE
Dental Office Solutions, LLC is a Nationally Approved PACE Program Provider for FAGD/MAGD credit. Approval does not imply acceptance by any regulatory authority or AGD endorsement. June 1, 2024 to May 31, 2028. Provider #315447.
- AAID
American Academy of Implant Dentistry
Cases completed during this course are documented toward AAID Associate Fellowship and Diplomate credentialing pathways.
FAQ
Questions, answered.
Who is this course for?
Ready for full-arch cases? This is your operating room. The Implant Dentist: You’re already placing implants. You’re ready to take on full-arch cases. The Practice Builder: You want to add the highest-margin procedure in implant dentistry to your practice.
Will I operate on live patients?
Yes — this is a live-patient course. You perform supervised implant procedures on real patients, and all clinical training is conducted under the authorization and regulatory authority of the Colegio de Cirujanos Dentistas de Costa Rica (CCDCR) at an authorized facility.
What will I do each day?
Full-arch rehabilitation, start to finish. Day 1 — Case Planning & Pre-Op — CBCT virtual planning, AP spread analysis, prosthetic space verification. Day 2 — Full-Arch Extractions & Tilted Placements — Alveoloplasty, 2 axial + 2 tilted implants on live patients. Day 3 — Conversion Prosthesis Delivery — Same-day chairside conversion. Immediate loading protocols. Day 4 — Final Verification & Loading Protocols — ISQ stability verification, immediate loading decision tree, fallback protocols.
How many CE credits will I earn, and how are they structured?
You earn 32 Participation CE Hours (8:30 AM – 5:30 PM). Continuing education is provided by Dental Office Solutions, LLC — an ADA CERP Recognized Provider and AGD PACE Provider #315447.
What’s included in the tuition?
Tuition covers everything but your flight. Clinical: 32 Participation CE Hours (8:30 AM – 5:30 PM); All live-patient surgical case materials; IV sedation; Surgical instrument kit (yours to keep); AAID case logs signed by the CCDCR Head Professor, Dr. Patel, and Dr. Kelly; Post-course Zoom case review with Dr. Kelly and Dr. Rajiv Patel. Your stay: 5 nights’ hotel; Daily breakfast, refreshments, working lunch; Welcome + graduation dinners; Airport transfers; Daily ground transport.
Where is the training held, and is travel included?
Training is held in San José, Costa Rica. at Top Dental Care CR — a CCDCR-authorized training facility. You arrive at SJO; we take it from there. Included with tuition: 5 nights’ hotel; Daily breakfast, refreshments, working lunch; Welcome + graduation dinners; Airport transfers; Daily ground transport. Your airfare is not included.
Who teaches the course?
The course is led by two ABOI/ID Diplomates — Dr. Andrew W. Kelly (Course Director) and Dr. Rajiv Patel (Co-Director) — alongside CCDCR-licensed professors at Top Dental Care CR. After the course you’ll have a Zoom case review with Dr. Kelly and Dr. Patel.
How much is tuition, and how do I reserve a seat?
Tuition is $17,500. Enrollment: 10 dentists maximum; Deposit to secure seat: $1,500; Balance due: 30 days prior to arrival. Registration processed through Dental Office Solutions, LLC (Provider #315447).
How big are the cohorts?
Cohorts are kept small so every dentist operates.
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