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Foundation Pathway

The Foundation Pathway at Imagen University is designed to build clinical confidence while empowering dentists to thrive in the digital age. This curated learning track combines hands-on workshops with real-world technology training to help you master modern tools, refine diagnostic accuracy, and deliver exceptional patient care.

Whether you’re early in your journey or looking to reinforce your core skills, the Foundation Pathway sets the stage for lifelong clinical growth.

What You’ll Learn

  • Build a strong foundation in diagnostic and restorative dentistry
  • Learn to integrate digital tools like CEREC and SureSmile for clinical efficiency
  • Improve treatment planning and case acceptance
  • Gain confidence in implant restoration and aesthetic workflows

Recommended Course Sequence

This comprehensive course is designed for new associates and partners eager to leverage cutting-edge digital technologies to enhance diagnosis and increase case acceptance. Through hands-on instruction and interactive case studies, participants will explore how to integrate digital tools into every phase of patient care—from initial consultation to final restoration.

The outcome of this course is to allow doctors to plan cases with more confidence, present to patients ideal treatment plans, and perform and deliver dentistry at a higher level.

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LEARNING OBJECTIVES

  1. Build a systematic approach to diagnose, present, sequence, and manage cases effectively in a digital practice.
  2. Master case acceptance for increased profitability.
  3. Develop technical photography skills to present cases with confidence.
  4. Attain a thorough understanding of tooth preparation techniques and material selection.
  5. Understand the foundation of aligner therapy and its role in practice growth.
  6. Learn the principles of esthetics and implant dentistry.
  7. Enhance leadership in dentistry.

PREREQUISITES

On-Demand: Case Acceptance


Instructor

Dr. Tony Hatch | Scripps Rock Dental

CE Credits

14

Upcoming Events

Get started with orthodontic treatment by attending the beginner-friendly clear aligner workshop. This course is designed to help you build confidence in treating patients with clear aligners. You’ll learn how to identify the right cases for success, deliver effective and engaging patient consultations, and streamline your workflow to save time and reduce stress. By applying these strategies, you’ll be equipped to increase both patient satisfaction and overall case volume in your practice.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

  1. Set up and navigate SureSmile software to support clear aligner treatment.
  2. Identify appropriate cases for clear aligners and conduct successful patient consultations.
  3. Understand the role and function of the Digital Lab in case planning and support.
  4. Diagnose orthodontic cases and develop appropriate treatment plans using clear aligners.
  5. Apply advanced orthodontic biomechanics principles to manage cases with confidence.

PREREQUISITES

None


Instructor

Dr. Mona Patel | Bayshore Dental

CE Credits

07

Upcoming Events

The goal of this workshop is to become proficient with all things chairside CEREC from preparation design, scanning, design, milling and finishing. The course will cover material selection as well as designing single unit restorations, both posterior and anterior.

The workshop will also cover posterior and anterior bridges, including all design formats in the CEREC software from Biogeneric, Biogeneric Copy and Copy and Mirror. The workshop is a hands-on intensive with the CEREC software.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

  1. Understand the foundational principles of preparation design to ensure CEREC success.
  2. Use the FOCC recipe to efficiently design any tooth with the CEREC software.
  3. Understand bonding and cementing restorations and when utilize each technique.

PREREQUISITES

On-Demand: Mastering the CEREC Software


Instructor

Dr. Rich Rosenblatt | Forest North Dental

CE Credits

21

Upcoming Events

This workshop will teach users how to become proficient with chairside restoration of implants using CEREC. Students will learn all the parts and pieces necessary to scan, design and manufacture high quality custom abutments and screw retained crowns, all with the technology they currently have.

This workshop will also cover anterior esthetics with CEREC. Students will learn how to utilize digital waxups to design lab-quality anterior restorations and deliver them all in a single visit.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

  1. Identify the parts and pieces required for chairside implant restorations.
  2. Identify the components needed for third-party implant restorations.
  3. Demonstrate how to convert digital wax-ups to final restorations that create lab-quality esthetics.

PREREQUISITES

None


Instructor

Dr. Nathan Wong | Digital Dentistry

CE Credits

21

Upcoming Events

This live workshop is designed for general dentists and their hygienists who have recently completed initial SureSmile training and submitted their first few cases. The course will focus on increasing clinical confidence, refining case management skills, and integrating the hygiene team into SureSmile workflows, from patient identification to follow-up care. Participants will leave with actionable strategies to improve treatment outcomes and grow their SureSmile services within the practice.

* Must register both dentist and hygienist

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

  1. Increase clinical confidence in SureSmile treatment.
  2. Integrate the hygiene team for case identification and patient education.
  3. Develop and refine treatment planning and case management strategies.
  4. Enhance patient communication and integrate SureSmile workflows into the practice.
  5. Implement techniques to increase SureSmile case acceptance and patient retention.

PREREQUISITES

None


Instructor

Dr. John Yu | SmileMore Dental

CE Credits

07

Upcoming Events

Who Should Enroll?

The Foundation Pathway is ideal for early-career dentists who want to build confidence in clinical fundamentals while gaining experience with digital tools that enhance efficiency and outcomes. It’s also a valuable resource for experienced providers looking to integrate technologies like CEREC and SureSmile into their practices or refine their approach to implant restoration and treatment planning. If you’re committed to delivering high-quality care, growing your skill set, and staying ahead in modern dentistry, this pathway is built for you.

Collaborate & Connect Through Discussion Boards

Learning doesn’t stop when the workshop ends. Each course in the Foundation Pathway includes access to a dedicated discussion board, where participants can ask questions, share clinical cases, and collaborate with peers and instructors. These boards are designed to foster ongoing engagement, offer real-time support, and help you apply what you’ve learned in your practice. It’s not just about earning CE—it’s about building a community of forward-thinking clinicians growing together.

See What’s Coming Up

Ready to take the next step in your learning journey? Don’t miss out on the latest hands-on workshops, clinical intensives, and digital dentistry trainings happening across the country. Visit our Upcoming Events page to explore the full calendar, find a course near you, and reserve your spot before sessions fill up. Whether you’re just starting the Foundation Pathway or looking to sharpen a specific skill, there’s always something new to learn at Imagen University.