Pricing
Doctors & Licensed Professionals: $75.00 Hygienists & Support Staff: $50.00 This course is part of the 2026 Biologic Dentistry & Integrative Health Study Club. You can register for this course individually. To register for the full series and join all 10 sessions, visit the Study Club page in the main menu.
Implant Materials Through a Biological Lens
Learn how tissue-level implant design—and the choice between titanium and ceramic—directly impacts soft tissue response, inflammation, and long-term biological stability.
When to Use Titanium vs. Ceramic (and Why)
Gain clarity on clinical indications for Straumann’s integrated tissue-level workflow while understanding when ceramic implants may offer biologic or patient-specific advantages.
Patient-Centered Decision-Making for Long-Term Success
Apply a biologically driven framework that prioritizes patient health, immune response, and peri-implant stability over one-size-fits-all implant solutions.
About the Course
As implant dentistry continues to evolve, clinicians are increasingly challenged to balance biomechanics, esthetics, and long-term biological health. This course explores tissue-level implant design from a biological perspective, with a focus on Straumann’s integrated tissue-level implant workflow, while also discussing biologic indications for alternative materials such as ceramic implants. Using evidence-based principles and real-world clinical cases, Dr. Lee will review how she incorporates Straumann’s integrated digital workflow into daily practice—from surgical planning through restoration—while examining when metal implants are appropriate and when ceramic options may offer advantages based on patient biology, inflammation risk, and clinical presentation. This course emphasizes thoughtful, patient-centered decision-making, rather than one-size-fits-all solutions, and is designed for clinicians seeking clarity around implant materials, tissue response, and long-term outcomes.
Meet Your Instructor, Dr. Katie Lee, DDS
Dr. Katie Lee’s personal journey into dentistry began after a traumatic accident left her needing extensive facial reconstruction, deeply shaping her passion for oral health. Now a dedicated dentist, author, and speaker, she educates others on the powerful Mouth-Body Connection®, helping patients and professionals understand how oral health impacts overall wellness, disease prevention, and longevity.
Course Curriculum
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Course Agenda
• Overview of biologic implant dentistry and why material choice matters • Tissue-level implant design and peri-implant biological considerations • Review of Straumann’s integrated tissue-level implant workflow • Titanium implants: strengths, limitations, and ideal clinical indications • Ceramic implants: biologic considerations and appropriate case selection • Clinical cases illustrating metal vs. ceramic decision-making • Matching implant materials to patient biology—not trends or dogma • Interdisciplinary collaboration and long-term patient outcomes
Move Beyond One-Size-Fits-All Implant Dentistry
Discover how tissue response, immune health, and material science should guide implant selection. Through real-world cases and Straumann’s integrated workflow, this course challenges conventional thinking and empowers smarter, patient-centered decisions.