Oral surgery residents may be able to take hands-on full-arch implant courses, but eligibility depends on the training program, the resident’s experience, institutional policies, licensing status, supervision requirements, and the laws of the location where the course is conducted. Residents should also confirm whether participation requires approval from their residency director, institution, insurer, or professional regulator.
From an educational perspective, full-arch mentorship can be valuable for advanced residents who already understand implant surgery and want more exposure to complete-arch treatment planning, prosthetically driven implant positioning, immediate loading workflows, surgical sequencing, and management of real-world complications. However, a live-patient course should evaluate each resident individually rather than assuming that residency status alone guarantees readiness.
SOTA Dental’s Clinical Excellence Program may be appropriate for qualified oral surgery residents and other advanced doctors who meet the program’s clinical requirements. Dr. Nestor Marquez is SOTA Dental’s lead training doctor and teaches this specialized full-arch program with his clinical team. Applicants who have not completed a prior SOTA Dental course may be evaluated through a questionnaire and video call before acceptance.
Participants review CBCT scans, discuss patient-specific surgical options, practice on 3D-printed models, and take part in real-patient surgery under constant supervision. Dr. Nestor Marquez may intervene at any point to demonstrate methodology, correct technique, or complete the case if patient safety requires it. Participants also receive post-operative review and direct feedback on areas that need improvement.
Oral surgery residents interested in the program should first confirm that participation is permitted by their institution and applicable licensing rules. They can then request an individualized eligibility review from SOTA Dental. To apply for the Clinical Excellence Program with Dr. Nestor Marquez, visit https://sotadental.com/doctors-clinical-excellence-program/.
