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The Institute for Dental Excellence The Institute for Dental Excellence (T.I.D.E.), developed in 2002, provides quality dental continuing education. (T.I.D.E.) T.I.D.E.

Courses progress from didactic learning to hands-on and live patient care. All CE training is nationally approved for Category 2. Committed to providing high-quality, AGD-approved continuing education for dental professionals.

β€œTrain the Brain” - The Toronto Institute for Dental Excellence Inc. was established in 2002 with a mission to deliver exceptional continuing dental education, elevate standards of care in dentistry, and support the professional growth of dental practitioners. offers AGD-approved and RCDSO-approved (Category 2) courses designed for dentists at every stage of their career. As a multidisciplinary, multi-level continuing education provider, our programs span a wide range of clinical disciplines, including implant dentistry, periodontics, endodontics, therapeutic botulinum toxin (Botox) training, and comprehensive clinical care. Our Educational Approach

T.I.D.E.’s educational programs are structured around three progressive waves of learning, allowing participants to choose the pathway that best fits their clinical interests, experience level, schedule, and learning goals:

Wave I – Lecture-Based Education
Didactic programs focused on diagnosis, treatment planning, clinical concepts, and evidence-based decision-making across multiple dental disciplines. Wave II – Hands-On Clinical Training
Practical workshops that emphasize skill development and clinical application through guided hands-on exercises and case-based learning. Wave III – Advanced Clinical Programs with Live Patient Experience
In-depth, multi-session programs that combine lectures, hands-on training, and live patient treatment, providing real-world clinical exposure under expert supervision. This tiered learning model ensures there is something for everyone at T.I.D.E. With no prerequisites required for our courses, our programs remain accessible regardless of experience level, time commitment, or budget. The Institute for Dental Excellence is a Nationally Approved PACE Program Provider
FAGD/MAGD Credit

Approval does not imply acceptance by any regulatory authority or AGD endorsement.
05/01/2024 to 04/30/2027 | Provider ID #217983

πŸŽ–οΈ Two certificates. One residency. A credential that speaks for itself. πŸŽ–οΈ  πŸ‘‰ T.I.D.E.'s Basic Implant Mini Residency i...
10/15/2026

πŸŽ–οΈ Two certificates. One residency. A credential that speaks for itself. πŸŽ–οΈ

πŸ‘‰ T.I.D.E.'s Basic Implant Mini Residency is offered in collaboration with the University of Toronto Faculty of Dentistry, combining U of T's academic recognition with T.I.D.E.'s structured, hands-on clinical training. Across four in-person modules and seven online webinars, you'll progress from models and pig jaws to cadaver heads, then to live patient surgery and prosthetics, building real clinical confidence every step of the way.
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πŸŽ“ Graduate with a certificate from the University of Toronto Faculty of Dentistry and an AGD CE certificate from T.I.D.E.
πŸ“š 100 CE Credits | AGD Subject Code: 690
πŸ“ Toronto, ON
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πŸ—“ Module 1: Oct 23–25, 2026
πŸ—“ Module 2: Jan 22–24, 2027
πŸ—“ Module 3: Apr 16–18, 2027
πŸ—“ Module 4: Sep 24–26, 2027
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πŸ’° $15,950 +tax
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πŸŽ‰ Recent graduates (within 3 years) save $3,000. Contact us for details
πŸ‘‰ Register now
🌐tideinc.ca
πŸ“±or call
πŸ“ž 1-844-440-8433

πŸ”ˆ Montreal, get ready! The residency that's redefining implant education is coming to you.  πŸŽ–οΈ Two certificates. One res...
10/14/2026

πŸ”ˆ Montreal, get ready! The residency that's redefining implant education is coming to you.
πŸŽ–οΈ Two certificates. One residency. A credential that speaks for itself.
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T.I.D.E.'s Basic Implant Mini Residency is offered in collaboration with the University of Toronto Faculty of Dentistry, pairing U of T's academic recognition with T.I.D.E.'s structured, hands-on clinical training. Across four in-person modules and seven online webinars, you'll progress from models and pig jaws to cadaver heads, then to live patient surgery and prosthetics, building real clinical confidence every step of the way.
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πŸŽ“ Graduate with a certificate from the University of Toronto Faculty of Dentistry and an AGD CE certificate from T.I.D.E.
πŸ“š 100 CE Credits | AGD Subject Code: 690
πŸ“ Montreal, QC
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πŸ—“ Module 1: Oct 23–25, 2026
πŸ—“ Module 2: Jan 22–24, 2027
πŸ—“ Module 3: Apr 16–18, 2027
πŸ—“ Module 4: Sep 24–26, 2027
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πŸ’° $15,950 +tax
πŸŽ‰ Recent graduates (within 3 years) save $3,000. Contact us for details.
πŸ‘‰ Register now
🌐tideinc.ca
πŸ“±or call
πŸ“ž 1-844-440-8433

πŸŽ“ The Basic Implant Mini Residency brings together T.I.D.E. and the University of Toronto Faculty of Dentistry, Faculty ...
10/13/2026

πŸŽ“ The Basic Implant Mini Residency brings together T.I.D.E. and the University of Toronto Faculty of Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry in a collaboration built for dentists who want to place and restore implants with confidence.
βœ… Certificate from the University of Toronto Faculty of Dentistry
βœ… AGD CE certificate from T.I.D.E.
βœ… 100 CE Credits | AGD Subject Code: 690
βœ… Training that progresses from models to live patient surgery
Two certificates. One powerful step forward in your career. Tap Learn More to explore the residency and enrol today.
πŸ‘‰ Register now
🌐tideinc.ca
πŸ“±or call
πŸ“ž 1-844-440-8433

πŸ¦ƒ Happy Thanksgiving! 🍁
10/12/2026

πŸ¦ƒ Happy Thanksgiving! 🍁

πŸ’‰ TMJ disorders and bruxism affect a significant number of your patients, and therapeutic Botox is a clinically proven o...
10/07/2026

πŸ’‰ TMJ disorders and bruxism affect a significant number of your patients, and therapeutic Botox is a clinically proven option for managing both.
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πŸ“– This course is strictly focused on the therapeutic use of botulinum toxin within the scope of dentistry, not cosmetic application. In just one day, gain the theory and live patient hands-on experience needed to confidently diagnose, plan, and treat TMJ disorders and bruxism, taught by Dr. Nila Nosrati and Dr. Mark Lin.
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βœ… 7 CE Credits
βœ… RCDSO-approved for therapeutic use within the practice of dentistry
βœ… Live patient injection experience
πŸ“ Toronto, ON | November 27, 2026
πŸ’° $2,199 +tax. Save $200 with code BT200
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Seats are limited. Enrol today and give your TMJ and bruxism patients a treatment option that truly works.
πŸ‘‰ Register now
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πŸ“±or call
πŸ“ž 1-844-440-8433

10/07/2026

πŸŽ‰ Toronto, we did it! πŸŽ‰
Our 2025–2026 Basic Mini Implant Residency has officially come to an end β€” and what a year it was! 🦷✨

πŸ“ Last weekend, our Toronto cohort wrapped up Module 4 β€” the final chapter of a year long journey packed with treatment planning πŸ“‹, hands-on training 🦷, and live patient surgeries. πŸ’ͺ

πŸ’™ To every dentist who walked this path with us: thank you. Thank you for your trust, your hard work, and all the memories we built together β€” this community is what makes T.I.D.E. special. πŸ₯Ή

πŸ† And now, the moment we’ve all been waiting for β€” our Top 3 Toronto graduates:

πŸ₯‡ Dr. Tammy Bonstein
πŸ₯ˆ Dr. Anthi Gjinarali
πŸ₯‰ Dr. Eric Rocca

Your dedication set the bar. Congratulations! πŸ‘πŸŽ“

🌟 Special thanks to Nobel Biocare for the amazing technical support all year long β€” and to our incredible faculty and team for making every module unforgettable! πŸ™Œ

πŸš€ Ready to start YOUR implant journey?
πŸ“£ Our next cohorts are enrolling now β€” Toronto & MontrΓ©al!
πŸ‘‰ Contact us for course information:
🌐 tideinc.ca (link in bio)
πŸ“§ [email protected]
πŸ“ž 1-844-440-8433

🦷 Thinking about adding implant dentistry to your practice? Here's why the right training makes all the difference.πŸ‘‰ Imp...
10/02/2026

🦷 Thinking about adding implant dentistry to your practice? Here's why the right training makes all the difference.
πŸ‘‰ Implant dentistry isn't something to learn from a textbook alone. At T.I.D.E., our implant training programs are built on regulatory-compliant curricula, taught by credentialed specialists, and reinforced with real hands-on experience, from models and pig jaws to cadaver labs and live patient cases.
⚑ Remember! ⚑ Confidence in the chair starts with the right education outside of it.
πŸ‘‰ Explore our implant training programs. Contact Us Now!
πŸ‘‰ Register now
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πŸ“±or call
πŸ“ž 1-844-440-8433

πŸ‘¨β€βš•οΈ Meet the educator behind T.I.D.E., Dr. Mark Lin.    .Our "Meet the Educators" series starts with the founder and di...
09/30/2026

πŸ‘¨β€βš•οΈ Meet the educator behind T.I.D.E., Dr. Mark Lin.
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Our "Meet the Educators" series starts with the founder and director of The Institute for Dental Excellence himself. A prosthodontist trained at the University of Toronto, Dr. Lin has spent over three decades mastering full mouth reconstructions, dental implant surgery, and implant prosthetics while shaping the next generation of clinicians as a former assistant professor and program co-director at U of T.
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With more than 500 lectures delivered across Canada, the U.S., and countries around the world, Dr. Lin brings a rare mix of specialist precision and real-world mentorship to every T.I.D.E. course.
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πŸŽ“ Founder & Director, T.I.D.E.
🦷 Prosthodontist, full mouth reconstruction & implant surgery
🌍 500+ lectures across 10+ countries
πŸ‘¨β€πŸ« Former Assistant Professor, University of Toronto
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πŸ‘‰ Stay tuned! we're introducing you to more of the experts shaping your continuing education.
πŸ‘‰ Register now
🌐tideinc.ca
πŸ“±or call
πŸ“ž 1-844-440-8433

09/29/2026

One final module. A year of learning. A milestone worth celebrating. πŸŽ“

Last weekend in MontrΓ©al, our 2025–2026 Basic Mini Implant Residency cohort completed Module 4 and graduated! Congratulations to every dentist who earned their certificate. Over the past year, you’ve built your knowledge, practiced your skills, and gained clinical experience to carry into your work with patients. We’re proud of how far you’ve come.

A special congratulations to our top three graduates:

πŸ₯‡ Dr. Pascale Labranche
πŸ₯ˆ Dr. Ait-Boudaoud Nassim
πŸ₯‰ Dr. Georges Kesserwany

Thank you for choosing TIDE and for sharing this year of learning and growth with us. Thank you to Dr. Mark Lin for guiding the cohort throughout the program, and to every TIDE team member whose hard work, and to BioHorizons for their generous support.

Our next Basic Mini Implant Residency cohorts are coming soon. DM us for details about the 2026–2027 Toronto and MontrΓ©al programs! 🦷

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