Implant Pathways

Dr. Michelle Caldwell

The Extraction & Grafting course at The Pathway is designed for dental professionals who want to master the techniques of tooth extraction and grafting procedures. This course provides a thorough understanding of the principles and practices involved in atraumatic extractions, socket preservation, ridge augmentation, and sinus lifting. Participants will learn through a combination of lectures, hands-on exercises, and live patient demonstrations, ensuring they gain both theoretical knowledge and practical skills.

Takeaways

Extract teeth atraumatically using hand instruments and piezoelectric devices
Implement L-PRF protocols—from blood draw to “sticky bone” applications
Apply optimal suturing techniques for grafted and non-grafted sites prepping for implant placement

Core focus: atraumatic technique, PRF use, implant site preparation

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

To learn how to extract teeth atraumatically using hand instruments and a surgical piezo.
To learn the benefits and how to use L-PRF in clinic situations from drawing blood to making sticky bone.
To learn which suture techniques are best for grafted and non-grafted sites to prepare tissue for future implants

Course date and Location

Napa/ Sonoma, CA

February 19, 2026 February 20, 2026
August 20, 2026 August 21, 2026

CE Credits

16 Credits

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Fill out the form below to receive a $50 tuition credit when you register for the course.* You will hear from us and the Implant Pathway team to complete your registration and claim your credit

About Dr. Michelle Caldwell, DDS

Dr. Caldwell grew a private general dentistry practice for sixteen years prior to selling and focusing her career on implant dentistry and has taken hundreds of hours of continuing education every year in implant dentistry, bone grafting, restorative implant dentistry, and new surgical techniques to stay up to date on all advancements in these fields. She is an active member of multiple dental associations including ADA, CDA, MDDS, IOCI, and AAID. Passionate about full-mouth rehabilitation and implant dentistry,

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