About Empower Implant Institute
What is our mission?
The mission of Empower Implant Institute is to equip full-arch dentists with predictable surgical and restorative workflows for smile design, ensuring intentional and reliable treatment outcomes.
Day One
Goals & Objectives
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Introduction and terminology
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Patient selection and comprehensive treatment planning
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Medical history review
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Sedation
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Lab collaboration
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Surgical full-arch workflow
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Integration of photogrammetry
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Soft and hard tissue management
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Surgical guides
Intro to Digital Full Arch Workflow
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Review of the surgery
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Getting a good photogrammetry scan
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Scans and the lab workflow
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Hands-on surgical guide activity
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Prosthetic design and how it guides predictable healing for the final prosthesis.
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24-Hour post-op with patient
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6-Week and 3-Month appointments
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Final scans and smile design
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Surgical complications
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Marketing and booking consults
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Q & A and final discussion
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Empower Implant Institute
LIVE SURGERY
Day Two
Goals & Objectives
Day Three
Goals & Objectives
Workshop Highlights
Meet the Team
Dr. Matt Larsen
Dr. Matt Larsen is a renowned dental implant surgeon with a career dedicated to advancing full arch fixed implant solutions. Since 2007, he has focused extensively on dental implant surgery, transitioning in 2012 to treat full arch implant cases. In January 2022, he retired from general dentistry to dedicate his practice exclusively to full arch fixed implant procedures, helping patients achieve life-changing results.
In 2018, Dr. Larsen founded his own dental lab, enabling him and his team to oversee every aspect of the surgical workflow. From designing surgical guides to crafting temporaries and final prostheses, this in-house approach has given Dr. Larsen a unique perspective on the intricacies of full arch workflows. His innovative techniques in immediate provisionals and tissue healing management have positioned him as a pioneer in the field and improving outcomes for his patients and the patients of the doctors he teaches and mentors.
With a commitment to precision and patient care, Dr. Larsen continues to set new standards in dental implantology, ensuring every patient receives the highest quality treatment tailored to their needs.
Brenda Snizek
Brenda Snizek has over 20 years of experience as a college math instructor and a graphic designer. The fulfillment she found in breaking down complex concepts mixed with design naturally led her to the dental lab world. In 2018, Brenda joined 3D Labs as a dental CAD/CAM designer, where she found the perfect blend of her love for computer design and her analytical math abilities. She attended many dental design courses and has worked alongside several expert designers fine-tuning her skills. Her education and experience have taught her to combine esthetics, precision, symmetry, and functionality which she applies to every case she designs. She has great enthusiasm for research and development, particularly as it pertains to simplifying the complexities of the full-arch smile design workflow.
Kenni Clouse
With nearly a decade of experience in the dental technician field, Kenni Clouse has built a career rooted in accuracy and innovation. Starting in removable prosthetics, she discovered her true passion and gift to be in the finishing workflows. Kenni’s meticulous attention to detail, especially in contouring and pre-sinter staining, sets her work apart in the industry and is the foundation of realistic, natural-looking teeth. She has attended numerous advanced courses on color theory and techniques for matching each patient’s unique gum tissue yielding truly customized results. She has also been involved in the research and development of Team Larsen’s workflow to increase strength and precision in the virtual design for a precise fit in the resulting manufactured appliance.
Dr. Jeremy Sorhus and his assistant, Lexa, -- Kenai, Alaska
Dr. Joe Gregorich and his assistants, Anya and Brianne, -- Duluth, Minnesota
Dr. Ben Franz -- Sun Valley, Idaho
Dr. Luke Highley -- Billings, Montana
Dr. Kurt Ericksen -- Billings, Montana
Dr. Shane Samy -- Salt Lake City, Utah
Dr. Ross Schulte -- Watertown, South Dakota
Dr. Matt Larsen -- Billings, Montana
Dr. PK Clark, Heber City, Utah
MedOnline, LLC is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry.
MedOnline, LLC designates this activity for 27 continuing education credits.
This continuing education activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the standards of the ADA Continuing Education Recognition Program
(ADA CERP) through joint efforts between MedOnline, LLC and Empower Implant Institute.
Special thanks to Bioconcept for in-kind donations of implants, drill kits, abutments and hand pieces for participant and patient use during this course.
Travel Information
Hotels Nearby
Home2 Suites by Hilton
2611 Seventh Ave. N • Billings, MT
Double Tree by Hilton
27 North 27th St. • Billings, MT
Airport
Billings Logan International Airport
Contact Us
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1045 N. 27th St.
Billings, Montana 59101