Ridge Preservation Workshop

This one-day hands-on course will give you a comprehensive overview of atraumatic extraction, ridge preservation and grafting techniques prior to dental implant placement. In addition, we will cover the principles of assessment, treatment planning and aseptic set-up for these procedures. The course will be delivered through a series of interactive lectures, case-based discussions and hands-on model practical sessions.
Course Information
Location: Bristol Dental School, 1 Trinity Quay, Avon Street, Bristol, BS2 0PT
Date: Friday 20th February 2026
Time: 09:00 – 16:00
Cost per speaker: £550
Speakers: Dr Scott Jones, Dr Mark Gormley
Course Requirements: N/a
Course Objectives
By the end of the course, students will be able to:
- Apply knowledge of bone physiology and healing in the assessment and treatment planning for dental implant placement in cases with deficient bone volume
- Consider atraumatic extraction techniques to preserve bone
- Practice ridge preservation and grafting techniques through hands-on skills sessions using models
- Select appropriate biomaterials to use in these cases
- Manage complications including infection, graft failure, rejection and resorption
Lunch and refreshments will be provided