Skill Builder Series
Strengthen Skills. Empower Teams. Improve Outcomes.
The Skill Builder Series at Imagen University is designed to help dental professionals—doctors, hygienists, and support teams—strengthen core competencies through a flexible mix of self-paced online learning and in-person workshops. Covering essential topics like hygiene excellence, case acceptance, access to care, digital workflows, and diagnostic imaging, this series delivers actionable strategies that improve practice performance and elevate patient care—on your schedule.
Whether you’re training a new team member, sharpening your own skills, or looking for real-world tools to implement immediately, the Skill Builder Series provides practical education with measurable impact.
What You’ll Learn
This workshop offers dentists a practical introduction to endodontics through step-by-step lectures and hands-on training. It covers diagnosis, access cavity preparation, working length determination, canal instrumentation, and obturation. Participants practice on simulated or extracted teeth under expert guidance, with emphasis on managing
common emergencies like pulpitis and abscesses. Attendees will gain
confidence in evaluating tooth pain, distinguishing endo-related issues,
and knowing when root canal therapy is needed—all in a supportive, hands-on learning environment.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Dr. Reid Pullen | Brea Endodontics
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This session provides a review of diagnostic radiology focusing on image
interpretation, and integration into clinical decision-making. Participants
will explore common radiologic findings across body systems, recognize imaging patterns associated with urgent and emergent conditions, and gain confidence in communicating radiology results. Emphasis will be placed
on reducing diagnostic error, understanding the role of AI and applying imaging appropriateness criteria to enhance patient outcomes.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Dr. Lars Gaalaas
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This comprehensive program is designed to increase confidence in doing ridge preservation in our offices. The focus will be on how ridge preservation benefits our patients to promote better clinical outcomes for better oral health. Participants will practice ridge preservation techniques using models, focusing on graft and membrane placement and suturing techniques. The participants will learn the verbiage to better educate patients on the benefits to ridge preservation and how to implement these skills Monday morning to get better case acceptance and improve our patients oral health.
Dr. Jason Ford | Toothologie
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Please join us for a VIP Experience at Ivoclar. Hands-on, science-driven clinical education focused on:
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The Skill Builder Series is ideal for new graduates, dental assistants, hygienists, operations managers, and seasoned clinicians looking to refresh their skills or train their teams. Whether you’re onboarding new team members, seeking performance improvement, or expanding clinical and administrative capabilities, this series offers the flexibility and depth to support your growth.
Many courses in the Skill Builder Series are offered as on-demand or hybrid learning, allowing participants to complete training at their own pace and apply learnings directly in the practice. With downloadable tools, templates, and discussion forums, each course is designed to drive lasting improvements in day-to-day care.
Visit our Upcoming Events page to explore the full list of Skill Builder workshops and on-demand courses. Whether you’re training up new hires or tackling specific performance challenges, Imagen University makes it easy to strengthen your team’s impact—one skill at a time.