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Soft Tissue Grafting Course

RWC Implant Study Club | 2026 Continuing Education

Hands-on continuing education focused on soft tissue grafting techniques around teeth and implants. This course combines lecture-based instruction, workshops, and live surgical education led by Dr. Andrea Ravida.

Instructor

Dr. Andrea Ravida

DDS, MS

  • Professor in Advanced Education of Periodontology

  • Author of more than 60 peer-reviewed publications in periodontics and implant therapy

Course Options

Section 1

Free Gingival Graft (FGG)

Date
April 17, 2026

Location:
Redwood City, CA

Lecture and
Hands-On Workshop

Fee:
$1495

FOCUS AREAS INCLUDE

  • Indications for free gingival grafts

  • Harvesting and suturing techniques

  • Donor and recipient site management

  • Soft tissue considerations around teeth and implants

Section 2

Connective Tissue Graft (CTG)

Date
July 30 – August 1, 2026

Location:
Redwood City, CA

Lecture, Hands-On
Workshop and Live Surgeries

Fee:
$4200

FOCUS AREAS INCLUDE

  • Connective tissue graft techniques

  • Case selection and treatment planning

  • ​​​​​​​Harvesting methods and donor site management

  • Live patient surgical procedures

What You Will Learn

  • Types of gingival recession and treatment considerations

  • When to use free gingival versus connective tissue grafts

  • Soft tissue management around implants and natural teeth

  • Practical workflow for grafting procedure


Enrollment

Limited Class Size

Enrollment is limited to maintain hands-on instruction and live surgical observation.

This course is intended for licensed dental professionals.

Caution and Disclosure

Participants should exercise independent clinical judgment when applying techniques discussed during
​​​​​​​this course. Completion of this program does not imply certification or guarantee of clinical outcomes.

​​​​​​​Instructor disclosures and any relevant financial relationships will be provided to participants
prior to the course.