Dr Nisha Sisodia, a dentist who provides dental implants, has completed both the Advanced Horizontal & Vertical Augmentation course and the Soft Tissue Management Around Teeth & Implants course from the ASHA Club. She describes her experience of these courses:
“I chose to enrol on the Soft Tissue Management Around Teeth & Implants course after attending a few of Professor Giovanni Zucchelli’s masterclasses and completing an online course of his. I have been wanting to attend a soft tissue course taught by him for a few years but hadn’t had the opportunity. I heard through one of the faculty members that there were a few places available for this year so I booked it!”
“I chose the Advanced Horizontal & Vertical Augmentation course as, previously, I would refer any cases that involved significant bone and gum grafting to colleagues. I felt it was time to move to the next stage in my implant journey and improve my skills in this area. I heard about this course while attending the ASHA Soft Tissue Management Around Teeth & Implants course presented by Professor Zucchelli; as I enjoyed that course, I booked this one too.”
The Advanced Horizontal & Vertical Augmentation course is presented by ASHA founder Dr Selvaraj Balaji, whilst he also co-presents the Soft Tissue Management Around Teeth & Implants course with Professor Zucchelli. Dr Sisodia comments on the teaching in each course, and their structures:
“They both have very different teaching techniques, and both are very good teachers. The way that they simplified and explained the advanced techniques that they practise was a good way to learn. I also liked the interactive nature of their teaching, and their use of photos and videos of real clinical cases.
“Both of the courses were structured well. There was a flow to both parts which was logical, and aided in reinforcing the teachings as there was overlap in some of the techniques. Additionally, because there were a couple of months in between part one and two of each course, I was able to use the techniques in clinical practice before the second part began. This aided in reinforcing my learning.”
Dr Sisodia explains how she feels the courses have impacted her dentistry long-term:
“Since completing the ASHA courses, I look at each case I plan very differently, and have implemented the soft and hard tissue techniques I learnt in my clinical practice. I started by practising sling sutures, then incorporated CTG, and I have now planned for some horizontal and vertical defects too.”
“My confidence in the cases I take on has grown. The way I approach each case is very different now and, instead of referring cases, I am now confident in planning for them which has greatly benefited my dentistry. Because of this boost in confidence, I feel that the way I explain my skills to patients has changed and I am noticing better clinical outcomes. I can also handle complications better and, generally, the rapport I have with my patients has also increased.”
Delegates who complete courses from the ASHA Club benefit from ongoing mentoring, in addition to exclusive access to the ASHA Club WhatsApp group. Dr Sisodia describes her personal experience with this:
“The sharing of cases on the ASHA Club WhatsApp group is beneficial, and the way other dentists reflect on their work – both positively and negatively – is a huge help. If I have any questions, it is also nice to have a group who understands and can help.”
“I have also attended Dr Balaji’s practice to observe for a day – the benefit of this was huge. It reinforced the teachings from the ASHA courses. The way that Dr Balaji explained what he was doing and even reflected on his own work afterwards made the mentoring invaluable. I am grateful to him and his team for welcoming me and inspiring me to steer out of my comfort zone and use the techniques I learnt.”
“I would 100% recommend the ASHA courses to colleagues, and I have already recommended them to some dentists who provide dental implant treatment.”
Find out more at https://www.ashaclub.co.uk/courses
Soft Tissue Management Around Teeth & Implants
15th & 16th November 2024 / 10th & 11th January 2025
To book, please call: 07974 304269 or email: info@ashaclub.co.uk
