The Dental Implant Learning Center

What The Dental Implant Learning Center does

The Dental Implant Learning Center is a private continuing education facility founded in 2005 and headquartered in Englewood, New Jersey, that delivers hands-on dental implant surgery training to practicing dentists. The center operates a state-of-the-art facility featuring a full surgical suite, closed-circuit TV for live surgery monitoring, a hands-on learning laboratory, and CBCT imaging technology. It utilizes multiple dental implant systems including ZimVie, Implant Direct, Zest Dental Solutions (LOCATOR attachments), Hiossen Implant, and Neodent (Straumann Group), along with Deka Lasers for soft tissue management and peri-implantitis treatment.

The company's core product portfolio includes the AAID Maxicourse (a 300-hour comprehensive training program available in Las Vegas at UNLV School of Dental Medicine and in New York at Englewood Hospital), a year-long Live Hands-On Implant Surgical Program, multiple 3-day intensive courses (mannequin-based, cadaver-based, and live patient surgery), the Implant Daddy Mentorship Program, the 3-Month Advanced Surgical Mini-Residency, the Bergen County Dental Implant Study Group, and a 3-Day Live Implant Surgery program in Cancun, Mexico. The center is directed by Dr. John Minichetti, DMD, a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral Implantology and past president of the AAID with over 35 years of clinical and teaching experience, supported by an adjunct faculty of recognized implant specialists. Training follows a "tell-show-do" methodology with limited class sizes, small-group instruction, and supervised live surgery on real patients.

The business model is built on tuition-based course fees, with pricing quoted on request rather than publicly disclosed. Customer acquisition relies on direct sales via phone ((866) 586-0521) and website contact forms, content marketing through blog articles and YouTube, and the professional reputation of Dr. Minichetti within the dental community. The center targets general dentists seeking to expand their scope of practice, restorative dentists aiming to add surgical capability, and experienced implant dentists pursuing advanced techniques. All meals are included with tuition, and ongoing mentorship is provided through alumni channels including the Bergen County Dental Implant Study Group.

Name

The Dental Implant Learning Center

Legal name

The Dental Implant Learning Center

Website

https://dentalimplantlearningcenter.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Dental Implant Learning Center is a private dental continuing education facility in Englewood, NJ that delivers hands-on implant surgery training to general dentists, restorative dentists, and experienced implant surgeons through programs such as the AAID Maxicourse and live surgical courses.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Englewood Cliffs

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Continuing Education Course Fees: The center generates revenue through tuition fees for its various CE programs including the AAID Maxicourse (300-hour, multi-month program), Live Hands-On Implant Surgical Program (mini-residency), 3-day intensive hands-on courses, weekend courses, day courses, live surgery programs, and cadaver training. All meals are included with tuition. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed on the website.

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Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Dental Implant Learning Center provides hands-on dental implant continuing education programs for general dentists, including the 300-hour AAID Maxicourse, a year-long Live Hands-On Implant Surgical Program, and various 3-day intensive courses using mannequins, cadavers, and live patient surgery. Training is delivered in person at the center's facility in Englewood, NJ, at UNLV School of Dental Medicine in Las Vegas, at Englewood Hospital, and at an international site in Cancun, all under the supervision of experienced faculty led by Dr. John Minichetti.

Product overview

The Dental Implant Learning Center is a state-of-the-art dental continuing education facility offering a comprehensive portfolio of implant training programs. The core offerings include the AAID Maxicourse (available in Las Vegas and New York locations) providing 300 hours of comprehensive training, the year-long Live Hands-On Implant Surgical Program for ongoing surgical experience, and various 3-day intensive courses covering mannequin simulation, cadaver training, and live patient surgery. Additional programs include the Implant Daddy Mentorship Program, Bergen County Dental Implant Study Group, and international training in Cancun. The Center utilizes a tell-show-do teaching methodology with small class sizes and expert faculty supervision.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Hundreds of graduates are now routinely performing dental implant surgery after completing the center's programs.
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• UNLV, School of Dental MedicinecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Las Vegas AAID Maxicourse is held at UNLV, School of Dental Medicine. This partnership provides a university-based setting for the center's flagship 300-hour comprehensive implant training program, lending academic credibility and access to facilities for participants from across the U.S. and abroad.
• Englewood HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe New York AAID Maxicourse is held at Englewood Hospital in New Jersey, where Dr. Minichetti also serves as Chief of the Department of Dentistry and Program Director of the Englewood Hospital GPR Program. The hospital affiliation provides clinical training infrastructure and professional credibility for the program.
• Englewood DentalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnglewood Dental is Dr. Minichetti's private practice, serving as the Center for Implants and Aesthetics. It serves as the primary clinical training site for live surgery programs and provides real patient cases for supervised surgical training. The practice also features prominently in testimonials and patient outcomes.
• American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe center is an official AAID Maxicourse provider. The Maxicourse awards 300 CE hours that meet the requirements to sit for the AAID Associate Fellow Written Exam. Dr. Minichetti is past president of the AAID and Chairman of the AAID Study Club Committee, providing deep institutional alignment and credentialing pathway access.
• Bergen County Dental Implant Study GroupminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThe Bergen County Dental Implant Study Group, led by Dr. Minichetti as President, provides ongoing continuing education and networking for graduates of the center's programs. It serves as a post-training mentorship and peer support channel, helping graduates maintain skills and stay connected.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Kois Center: Kois Center provides advanced dental CE in a focused, mentor-led format similar to the Dental Implant Learning Center's teaching approach. While broader than just implants, it competes for the same audience of general dentists seeking premium hands-on education.
• Spear Education: Spear Education is one of the largest dental CE providers in the US, offering courses across restorative, implant, and occlusal dentistry. It overlaps with the Dental Implant Learning Center in implant training but operates at much larger scale with broader curriculum.
• Dawson Academy: Dawson Academy delivers comprehensive dental CE with a strong hands-on, small-class format. It targets the same general dentist demographic for advanced clinical training, including implant-related coursework.
• Pankey Institute: Pankey Institute is a premier private dental CE organization offering advanced continuing education across multiple disciplines including implants. It is comparable as a high-end, in-person dental CE destination targeting experienced practitioners.

Others

• Englewood Dental: Englewood Dental is Dr. Minichetti's private practice and the primary clinical site for live surgical training. While not a competitor, it is a closely affiliated entity providing patient cases and clinical infrastructure for the learning center.
• AAID (American Academy of Implant Dentistry): AAID is the credentialing body and professional association whose Maxicourse accreditation the Dental Implant Learning Center depends on. While not a direct competitor, it is the primary governing organization whose standards and credentialing pathways shape the market.

Direct peers

• Implant Educators: Implant Educators offers live surgical dental implant training for general dentists, including hands-on cadaver and live patient courses. It directly competes with The Dental Implant Learning Center in the same niche of implant surgery CE for practicing dentists.
• Misch International Implant Institute: Misch International Implant Institute offers year-long implant training programs for general dentists using a similar didactic-plus-clinical residency model. It is one of the most recognized implant CE programs and directly competes for the same prospective学员.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/dentalimplantlearningcenter
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Investors

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