VOL. 01 · COHORT 1 · JANUARY 2027
Elite Smile Implant Institute — Costa Rica
Start placing implants.
Stop reading about them.
A live-patient implant immersion in Costa Rica — taught by two ABOI/ID Diplomates and authorized by the national dental board.
- Dates
- January 25–28, 2027
- Location
- San José, Costa Rica
- CE Hours
- 32 CE Hours
- Tuition
- $14,500
- Seats
- 10 seats
The Opportunity
Patients want implants. Most dentists can’t place them.
178M
Americans missing at least one tooth. Demand is not the problem.
Source: NHANES
10–15%
Of US general dentists actually place implants. Supply is.
Source: US dental industry surveys, 2025
“Three million implants placed in the US every year. Most of them by someone else.”
Population aged 65+ projected to grow from 58M to 82M by 2050.
The Curriculum
Your foundation in live-patient implant placement.
Day 1 — Foundation & Simulation
Anatomy, CBCT, drilling protocol, suturing lab, OR orientation.
Day 2 — Extractions & First Live Surgery
Atraumatic extraction, socket management, first supervised placements on real patients.
Day 3 — Independent Placement
Participants lead drilling and placement. Immediate placement with GBR.
Day 4 — Crown Delivery & Graduation
Deliver the crown from Day 1. AAID pathway. Faculty feedback.
COHORT 1 · January 25–28, 2027
Course Objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Evaluate and treatment plan implant cases, including osseointegration principles, surgical planning, and implant positioning.
- Perform guided and freehand implant placement, including flap management, extractions, and post-extraction implant placement.
- Apply clinical problem-solving strategies for difficult extractions, tooth fractures, and unexpected surgical situations.
- Develop restorative treatment plans for implant-supported crowns and bridges.
- Communicate diagnosis, treatment plan, surgical process, and restorative pathway clearly to patients.
- Demonstrate live-patient hands-on surgical skills under faculty supervision.
Your instructors
Dr. Andrew W. Kelly
Course Director
Diplomate of the American Board of Oral Implantology and Honored Fellow of the AAID, with more than 30 years of experience in advanced implant surgery, postgraduate education, digital planning, and live-patient training.
- Diplomate, American Board of Oral Implantology
- Honored Fellow, American Academy of Implant Dentistry
- 30+ years of experience in implant dentistry and postgraduate clinical education
- Founding Director, Jacksonville University Implantology Residency.
Dr. Rajiv Patel
Co-Director
- Diplomate, ABOI/ID
- AAID Fellow
- ICOI Fellow
- Past President, AAID Southern District.
The Team
Every role. Every case. End to end.
Dr. Andrew W. KellyCourse DirectorDr. 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
If you’ve ever referred out a case you wanted to keep — this is built for you.
Who This Is For
The General Dentist
You’ve been referring out the placements. You’re ready to do both.
The AAID Candidate
You’re pursuing Associate Fellowship or Diplomate status. Every case here is documented for credentialing.
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
$14,500
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?
If you’ve ever referred out a case you wanted to keep — this is built for you. The General Dentist: You’ve been referring out the placements. You’re ready to do both. The AAID Candidate: You’re pursuing Associate Fellowship or Diplomate status. Every case here is documented for credentialing.
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?
Your foundation in live-patient implant placement. Day 1 — Foundation & Simulation — Anatomy, CBCT, drilling protocol, suturing lab, OR orientation. Day 2 — Extractions & First Live Surgery — Atraumatic extraction, socket management, first supervised placements on real patients. Day 3 — Independent Placement — Participants lead drilling and placement. Immediate placement with GBR. Day 4 — Crown Delivery & Graduation — Deliver the crown from Day 1. AAID pathway. Faculty feedback.
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 $14,500. 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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