A/Prof. Stephen Chen
ITI Education Week Melbourne 2026
10. Mar 2026 – 13. Mar 2026 | Victoria, Carlton, Australia
Speaker(s)
Dr
Ivan Darby
Description
This four-day ITI Education Week, held at the Melbourne Dental School (University of Melbourne), is designed for clinicians with experience in implant dentistry at an advanced level who wish to expand their focus beyond osseointegration alone and master the critical role of peri-implant soft tissues in shaping long-term success. Under the theme “Beyond the Bone: Shaping Implant Success with Soft Tissues & Digital Planning”, the program blends biological principles with state-of-the-art digital workflows to provide participants with a comprehensive and contemporary perspective on implant therapy.Product segments: Implantology
Learning objectives
- Understand the loading protocols proposed by the last ITI consensus for immediate implant placement in the esthetic zone.
- Learn about the current evidence on patient selection for immediate implant placement in the esthetic zone.
- Understand the step-by-step process of digital planning and pre-fabrication of an immediate restoration.
- Understand the principles of the "10 keys" treatment algorithm for successful and predictable placement of immediate implants in the esthetic zone.
- Digital implant workflows in advanced and complex cases.
- Digital imaging and digital surgical planning.
- Peri-implant soft tissue management
- Management of soft-tissue graft and substitutes (wet lab)
Sessions
ITI Education Week Melbourne 2026
Speakers: A/Prof. Stephen Chen, Dr Ivan Darby
Venue location: Melbourne Dental School Carlton
Description
Join us for an immersive 4-day journey into the world of implant dentistry, where theory meets practice in a dynamic learning environment. This program offers a unique blend of lectures, case discussions, digital planning, live surgeries, and hands-on wet lab experiences, designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge necessary for successful implantology practice. This comprehensive course provides the knowledge and skills to excel in the world of implantology, ensuring you can provide the highest level of care to your patients.
ITI Education Week Melbourne
Speakers: A/Prof. Stephen Chen, Dr Ivan Darby
Venue location: Melbourne Dental School Carlton
ITI Education Week Melbourne
Speakers: A/Prof. Stephen Chen, Dr Ivan Darby
Venue location: Melbourne Dental School Carlton
ITI Education Week Melbourne
Speakers: A/Prof. Stephen Chen, Dr Ivan Darby
Venue location: Melbourne Dental School Carlton
Journey & Venues
Melbourne Dental School
Swanston Street 723
Victoria, 3053 Carlton
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Contact person
Ellen McCallum