May 29th - June 5th 2027 | Porto, Portugal

Managing & Preventing Implant Complications

Master advanced implant planning and complication management for predictable restorative success.

The U.S. dental implant market is experiencing unprecedented momentum. Currently valued at up to $2.1 billion and projected to surge toward nearly $10 billion by 2030 at a remarkable annual growth rate.¹ This boom is being propelled by the aging Baby Boomer generation, a massive, affluent patient demographic that possesses both the private insurance coverage and the disposable income necessary to actively invest in premium smile restorations.² As the volume of implants placed nationwide climbs to over 5 million annually the opportunity is clear.³

Avoiding dental implant complications requires a comprehensive approach that integrates surgical precision with restorative foresight, with a clear understanding of the final restorative outcome. This involves meticulous pre-surgical planning. Mal-alignment of implants can lead to significant restorative challenges, including failure to restore or failure of the restoration, compromised aesthetics, and occlusal discrepancies. Addressing these issues necessitates a multifaceted strategy: correcting implant angulation through angled abutments, utilizing custom abutments, and, in some cases, performing corrective surgeries. Advanced digital technologies, such as computer-guided surgery and CAD/CAM systems, play a crucial role in achieving optimal implant positioning and enhancing restorative precision.

Dr. Mohamad Attia is an accomplished international lecturer with expertise in implant planning and management. Dr. Attia will provide a master class in preventing and managing implant complications. This lecture series will highlight appropriate patient selection and planning, to mitigate potential complications, and provide insight as to why complications occur and how they can be managed.

Dr. Kate Dubois, an Oral and Maxillofacial Radiologist and the Chief Educational Officer of Brilliant Dental Continuing Education, will provide invaluable review of important CBCT anatomy and pertinent pathology and incidental findings, as well as a lecture dedicated to implant site evaluation, including evaluation of augmented sites.

In addition to this high-quality CE, you’ll enjoy a week-long trip of bespoke activities planned by locals in Porto and the North of Portugal. Some mornings will be for learning, and afternoons and full days will be filled with planned private tours and meals, day trips to nearby sites, including an incredible day in the Douro Valley, a sunset cruise, and free time for exploring at your own pace.

This Dental Continuing Education trip is appropriate for adventurous and fun loving General Dentists, Oral Surgeons, Periodontists, and Implantologists, or any dentist managing patients with existing implants.Staying in the heart of Porto, Portugal for 7 nights, this Dental CE trip is the perfect mix of learning & adventure and a great option for dentists travelling with their partners.

Key Information

May 29th - June 5th 2027
7 Nights in a 5-star Hotel (Hilton Curio collection)
24 hours of CE credits (12 live in-person, 12 self-directed)
Meals Included:
- Hotel breakfast every day
- 4 Private Dinners
- 2 Lunches
Guided tours of Porto
Sunset Douro River Cruise
Included Excursions to
- Douro valley vineyard
- Regional cities ( Aveiro / Braga /Guimarães )
- Coastal Matosinhos

Chang, W. J. (2025). New era of the peri-implant diseases. In Oral health: A comprehensive guide to clinical insights, best practices, and current issues. IntechOpen. https://doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.1009264
Fortune Business Insights. (2025, January 21). Dental implants market to grow at a CAGR of 6.9% over 2025-2032; increase in discomfort among individuals due to tooth loss to foster market expansion. [Press release]. https://www.fortunebusinessinsights.com/press-release/dental-implants-market-9116
Grand View Research. (2025). U.S. dental implants market size, share & trends analysis report by type (titanium, zirconia), by fixture surface treatments, by implant design, and segment forecasts 2025 - 2033. https://www.grandviewresearch.com/industry-analysis/us-dental-implant-market-report

In addition to the 12 hours in-person learning offered by Dr Attia and Dr Dubois, Brilliant Dental Continuing education is excited to announce we are partnering with HealthBiz Mastery who will offer learners an additional 12 hours of business-development CE via their self-directed learning portal.

Trip Schedule

3PM: Check-in at the 5* Hilton Cénica Porto hotel.

Evening: Open bar reception and buffet dinner

Saturday 29th May

Daytime: Douro Valley Port Vineyard Experience including tour, tasting, blending, and bottling.

Evening: Private Chef’s dinner

Sunday 30th May

Saturday 5th June

Checkout at 12 noon

9am - 1pm: Lectures & Learning

Afternoon: Guided tour of historic Porto

Monday 31st May

9am - 1pm: Lectures & Learning

Afternoon: Guided Tours,

Evening: Private Gin Distillery tasting and Food Popup

Tuesday 1st June

9am - 1pm: Lectures & Learning

Evening: Private Sunset Boat Cruise of Porto’s 6 Bridges

Wednesday 2nd June

Free day with optional excursions to nearby history cities including Averio, Braga, Guimarães

Thursday 3rd June

Daytime: Excursion to Costal Matosinhos with multiple optional local excursions and interests

Evening: Private farewell wine dinner at the Yeatman Hotel, prepared by 2-star Michelin chef with expert sommelier host

Friday 4th June

Accommodation & Pricing

Our guest will be staying in the exquisite 5-star Hilton Cénica Hotel, part of the Curio collection. This stunning hotel on the site of an old theatre and lovingly renovated in 2024 is a taste of elegance a stone’s throw from the heart of bustling Porto. Offering luxurious rooms, breakfast included every day, a gym and spa for guests, and a dedicated breakout room for learning, we’re confident you’ll love it.

To keep this trip intimate, we have reserved just 10 rooms to ensure that every learner has a memorable and boutique experience. While we can guarantee you’ll have a great time travelling solo, Porto is a fantastic city to experience with a partner or friend, and so we we’ve priced our +1 supplement very reasonably. Spouses, travel buddies, partners in life/crime are most welcome and we have a special selection of suggested for activities for +1s while the dentists are learning.

We also have special pricing for two dentists sharing a room. Whether you’re a dynamic dentist couple duo, or you’re reliving your dental school glory days with an old friend, we’ve got you covered. Invoices for two dentists sharing will be provided either jointly or separately to allow you both to maximise your write-off.

Rooms with a both Queen-sized bed or two twin beds are available, just let us know once you book.

Single Occupancy Room

$6000 / person

Add a guest to your room

+ $3000

Two Dentists Sharing

$4500 / person

Tax Deductions

As a necessary work-related expense, travelling for continuing education is an eligible tax deduction. We will provide all of our learners with an itemised invoice that breaks down the headline price into line items including the cost of the CE and accommodation (normally 100% deductible) as well as food and entertainments (typically 50% deductible) so you can account for the trip accurately and fairly. We recommend you seek advice from a qualified accountant if you have specific questions.

What You'll Learn

With 12 hours of in-person person learning spread across three mornings, this implant complications course will cover an extensive range of subjects including implant preplanning, digital workflow, placement and restoration complication managment.

For a full list of the Educational Activities available and their learning objectives, please see the Educational Annex PDF which can be downloaded below:

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About the Lecturers

Dr. Mohamad Attia is a Master of the Academy of General Dentistry (MAGD) and Diplomate of the American Board of Oral Implantology (DABOI), A Fellow of the American Academy of implant Dentistry (FAAID) and also a Diplomate of the international congress of Oral Implantology (DICOI). He has lectured extensively and is an expert in the field of implant complication management.

Dr. Dubois graduated from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine before completing a GPR at the University of Washington. She then worked as a general dentist at all types of practices in the Pacific Northwest before returning to the University of Washington for her Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology residency. She founded Oral Radiology Experts, an Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology private practice providing radiology services to dentists across the US.