Our Philosophy- As dentists we learn best by building a strong didactic background, then with one-on-one instruction performing procedures first on a typodont & then on patients. We believe that you cannot master the clinical dental art form by watching demonstrations from an expert. Hands-on training empowers clinicians enabling them to visualize restoration esthetic form, create smile designs, & perfect fine hand skills.

Hands-on education
PDI courses are either a hands-on or patient treatment format allowing doctors to integrate newly learned knowledge, procedures and skills confidently into their practice. An intimate learning environment, straight forward step-by-step teaching, small class size, and extensive one-on-one instruction maximize the learning experience. Diagnosis and treatment planning sessions are small class or one-on-one as well.

On the cutting edge with a world renowned educator
For over two decades Dr. Sorensen has practiced prosthodontics and educated fellow dentists, graduate students and dental students across the U.S. and 28 countries in treatment planning, scientifically-based reasoning & philosophies, materials usage and techniques for restorative and implant dentistry. Sorensen continues his research obsession after a 19-year academic career at PDI conducting numerous clinical trials on all-ceramic systems and implant restorations, extensive dental materials testing, frequently consulting for dental material manufacturers. With his Ph.D. in dental materials, nearly 80 publications and 120 research abstracts, Dr. Sorensen is uniquely qualified to share the most current information on techniques and materials selection for clinical practice.

State of the art educational facilities
A teaching theater with 15-lab stations equipped with Kavo electric handpieces and high-tech audiovisual presentation facilities including televised operatories provide an outstanding learning environment. Six operatories equipped with electric handpieces, digital radiography, diode lasers and all of the latest instruments for clinical training.

2008-2009 PDI Course Schedule
2008 Courses
Mastering Ceramic Veneer Restorations (Hands-on Course)
Dates Offered Start Time CE Credits Prerequisites
September 19 & 20th SOLD OUT 15 n/a
Composite (Hands-on Course)
Dates Offered Start Time End Time CE Credits Prerequisites
October 10th 7 n/a
Live-Patient Veneer Course- Session I
Dates Offered Start Time End Time CE Credits Prerequisites
October 23, 24, 25th 21 Veneer (Hands-on)
Zirconia Ceramics (Hands-on Course)
Dates Offered Start Time End Time CE Credits Prerequisites
November 14th 7 n/a
Live-Patient Veneer Course- Session II
Dates Offered Start Time End Time CE Credits Prerequisites
November 21 & 22nd 15 Veneer (Hands-on)
Ceramic Inlay & Onlay (Hands-on Course)
Dates Offered Start Time End Time CE Credits Prerequisites
December 5th SOLD OUT 7 n/a
2009 Courses
Clinical Implant Continuum (Hands-on & Patient Treatment Course)
Dates Offered Start Time End Time CE Credits Prerequisites
Dr. John Sorensen Course Director
March 13th 8:00 am 6:00 pm 9.5 n/a
April 17th 8:00 am 5:00 pm 8.5 n/a
May 29th 8:00 am 5:00 pm 8.5 n/a
October 9th 8:00 am 5:00 pm 8.5 n/a
November 13th 8:00 am 5:00 pm 8.5 n/a
December 11th 8:00 am 5:00 pm 8.5 n/a
Implant Surgery Mini-Residency (Hands-on & Patient Treatment Course)
Dr. Dennis Perala Course Director
April 10 8:00 am 5:30 pm 9 n/a
May 8 8:00 am 5:00 pm 8.5 n/a
June 12 8:00 am
5:00 pm
8.5 n/a
September 25 8:00 am 5:00 pm 8.5 n/a
October 23 8:00 am 5:00 pm 8.5 n/a
November 20 8:00 am 5:00 pm 8.5 n/a
Mastering Ceramic Veneer Restorations (Hands-on Course)
Dates Offered Start Time End Time CE Credits Prerequisites
April 24 & 25 8:30 am 5:00 pm 16 n/a

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