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Dentsply Sirona’s 2026 MIS Education Forum is a two-day event that promises to connect science, digital innovation and hands-on learning to support contemporary implant practice. (Image: Gennady Danilkin/Adobe Stock)

Fri. 6 November 2026

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CHARLOTTE, N.C., US: On 13 and 14 November, Dentsply Sirona is hosting the 2026 MIS Education Forum at the Dentsply Sirona Academy in Charlotte. Under the theme “Simplifying Implant Success Through Science, Innovation & Clinical Excellence”, the forum will bring together dental professionals and clinical educators for two days of lectures, hands-on training and peer-to-peer exchange. The programme will focus on restoratively driven implant dentistry, connecting treatment planning, surgical considerations and restorative workflows. Topics will include digital implant workflows, anterior aesthetic treatment strategies, immediate implant placement and provisionalisation, full-arch rehabilitation, and the management of surgical and restorative complications.

The forum’s speaker line-up brings together expertise in clinical care, research and practice development. Among the featured speakers are board-certified periodontist and implant surgeon Dr Nikolaos Soldatos, who is also an associate professor and clinical director at Oregon Health & Science University in Portland in the US, and Dr Luciano Retana, a prosthodontist, educator and certified dental technician practising in Boulder in Colorado in the US. Also speaking is Dr Adam Foleck, an implant dentist based in Norfolk in Virginia in the US and co-director of the Chicago Implant Institute, which provides training in implant dentistry. The seasoned business strategist Eric Vickery, president of coaching at All-Star Dental Academy, a dental practice management training and coaching company in Plantation in Florida in the US, will also participate.

Mark Bezjak, group vice-president of the Americas regional commercial organisation at Dentsply Sirona. (Image: Dentsply Sirona)

Mark Bezjak, group vice-president of the Americas regional commercial organisation at Dentsply Sirona. (Image: Dentsply Sirona)

Connecting scientific evidence with clinical practice

“Clinicians need more than access to technology; they need opportunities to understand the science behind it, develop practical skills and exchange experiences with their peers,” said Mark Bezjak, group vice-president for the Americas at Dentsply Sirona. “The MIS Education Forum brings these elements together to help dental professionals navigate implant treatment decisions and apply what they learn to the individual needs of their patients. Supporting that clinical understanding is central to how we serve our customers.”

Through lectures and hands-on exercises, participants will receive instruction and practical training in digital planning principles for single-unit and full-arch cases, implant placement techniques, restorative workflows and provisionalisation. The programme will also address clinical considerations for anterior aesthetic treatment and evidence-based approaches to identifying and managing common implant complications. Participants will leave with practical techniques and an understanding of clinical considerations that they can apply in implant treatment planning and clinical practice, guided by individual patient needs and professional judgement. Alongside clinical education, the forum will provide guidance on presenting treatment options clearly and discussing them in a balanced way to support informed patient decision-making.

Clinical discussions and professional exchange

Participants will have opportunities to connect with speakers and colleagues, discuss clinical challenges and share perspectives on implant therapy. The programme also includes a welcome reception on 12 November and an event the following evening.

For registration information, please contact your local Dentsply Sirona MIS representative. You can also visit the MIS Education Forum registration page for more information.

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