Single Implant Foundations

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November 13-14th 2026

San Diego, California

$2,300

What you'll Learn and Bring Back to Your Practice

Understand when a single implant is the right solution by learning how to evaluate cases, identify ideal implant sites, and avoid common beginner mistakes in case selection.‍
Build confidence in treatment planning and sequencing by walking through the full process—from extraction timing and site development to implant positioning and restoration considerations.‍
Learn implant positioning that supports long-term success, understanding depth, angulation, and restorative-driven placement to ensure implants work with, not against, the final prosthetic.‍
Recognize common challenges before they become problems, identifying early warning signs for poor bone quality, soft tissue concerns, and anatomical limitations.‍
Clarify materials, instruments, and systems by learning what tools are actually needed at this stage and how to avoid overcomplicating your setup early on.‍
Gain clarity before moving into hands-on training by leaving the course with exactly the skills you need to refine before placing implants on live patients.

Two-Clinical Immersion at Sea

An intimate, lecture-based program hosted aboard a private yacht in San Diego. Led by Dr. Michelle Caldwell and Dr. Jen Kirwan.

Event Details

Dates: November 13-14th 2026 | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Location: Kona Kai Resort, San Diego, CA

Capacity: Limited to 30 attendees

Included: Breakfast and lunch daily; optional Wednesday social (6:00–8:00 PM)

Price $2,300

Meet Your Instructors

Surgical Instructor

Dr. Michelle Caldwell

Born and raised in South Dakota, Dr. Caldwell attended college at South Dakota State University before receiving her Doctorate of Dental Surgery degree from Creighton University School of Dentistry in 2001. Now based in Denver, Colorado, Dr. Caldwell grew a private general dentistry practice for sixteen years prior to selling and focusing her career on implant dentistry.

Dr. Caldwell 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, Dr. Caldwell is currently pursuing her Fellowship status from the American Academy of Implant Dentistry and the International Congress of Oral Implantologists.

Surgical Instructor

Dr. Jen Kirwan

Dr. Kirwan, a Las Cruces, NM native, knew she wanted to be a dentist since she was eight. She earned a biology degree from Benedictine College on a tennis scholarship and was awarded an Army ROTC scholarship, launching her military career. She graduated from Creighton University School of Dentistry in 2000 and completed an Advanced Education in General Dentistry Residency at Fort Benning, GA.

After serving four years on active duty and four in the Reserves, Dr. Kirwan settled in Leavenworth, her final duty station. In 2004, she co-founded The Smile Centré, creating a dental destination for patients of all ages. With extensive training in cosmetic dentistry and single-visit crowns, she is passionate about transforming smiles, earning accolades like Kansas City’s 435 Magazine Top Dentist award.

A diehard Boston Red Sox fan, Dr. Kirwan enjoys baseball, golf, and tennis. She and her husband are proud parents of four children and a lively dog named Murphy.