Jeff Bynum, DDS, Valrico, FL Perry H. Beeson Jr., DDS, Morganton, NC Ian Leitch, DMD, Kelowna, BC Robert S. Roda, DDS MS, Scottsdale, AZ Mark Benavides, DDS PC, Ottawa, IL Jose Arthur Mirelez Jr., DDS FICOI, Fresno, CA Hilary Pada, DMD, Kelowna, BC John P. Jackson, DDS, Farmington, MO Patrick C. Beug, DDS, Puyallup, WA Gunnar Fisher, DDS, Baltimore, MD Todd Sorbo, DMD, Langley, BC Timothy L. Gatten, DDS MSD, Post Falls, ID Gerry Chu, DDS FAGD, Salmon Arm, BC
"The Ickert Teaching Centre is an amazing, world-class facility with incredible, world-class instructors in Norm Ickert and Keith Phillips. Norm has created a "safe" environment where practitioners, no matter their skill level, can grow and learn and become even better. Just a few things that you can expect from the Ickert Teaching Centre and their spectacular team:
Amazing, science-based didactic instruction from two of the best educators in the industry.
One-one-one, hands-on instruction, while you perform your own surgeries on your own patients.
A significant increase in your clinical knowledge, ability, and confidence to treat your patients "Monday morning".
A 3-dimensional approach to learning.
A clear understanding of proper diagnosis and treatment planning.
Incredible value for your time and tuition.
Extraordinary knowledge, care, and support from the entire Teaching Centre team.
Integration of the best available and most current techniques and technology.
Every attempt to exceed your expectations.
The desire to take another course ASAP.
If you have never placed an implant or even extracted a tooth, or you have learned and developed advanced surgical skills, or anywhere in between, the Ickert Teaching Centre should be your next Continuing Education venue.
While it is true that none of us are smarter than all of us, all of us are smarter and better for having known and studied under Dr. Norman W. Ickert."
-Jeff Bynum, DDS, Valrico, FL
“The Ickert Teaching Centre is an ideal choice for the advancement of one’s knowledge, clinical experience as an implant dentist, whether you are an implant novice or an accomplished, seasoned surgeon. Dr. Ickert and his staff have created an environment, a curriculum, and teaching philosophy that exemplifies the concept that “none of us are smarter than all of us”. The result for ITC students is an approach that is inclusive, supportive, and challenging. The opportunity to participate in advanced levels of didactic instruction, laboratory exercises, and hands on implant clinical experiences has absolutely enhanced my ability to provide restorative and rehabilitative services to my patients.”
"The chair side hands-on learning that I have had with Norm has been so unique that I would definitely consider it the best I have had in over 23 years of practicing dentistry. I have had high level coaching before, but Norm has given me real life, practical dentistry that I can use all day, every day in my office. The knowledgeable, supportive, and positive learning environment that Norm creates makes the learning experience first class for everyone."
- Ian Leitch, DMD, Kelowna, BC
"Dr. Norman Ickert is an extraordinary educator who has a wide knowledge of implant therapy. He provides the attendee with excellent, complete, and up to the minute information in a collegial environment where discussion and problem solving are not only encouraged, but expected. Dr. Ickert supervises clinical treatments by the course participants closely, and the post-treatment case reports provide for a thorough discussion of many varied, clinically relevant points. He has a wealth of knowledge and clinical experience, which helps the participant to learn not only how to diagnose and treatment plan, but also, when to treat and when to refer for specialty level care. I have nothing but praise for Dr. Ickert, his wonderful staff, and the entire experience at the Ickert Teaching Centre. I highly recommend this course for anyone contemplating the inclusion of implant surgery into their practice."
-Robert S. Roda, DDS MS, Scottsdale, AZ
"I had the pleasure of taking the Kois Power Course in 2009. The facility, faculty, and staff are first rate. The students present their treatment plan according to the parameters taught by Dr. John Kois, and everything from colleagues placing their first implant to advanced sinus graft surgery are performed. Both Keith and Norm supervise the surgeries (4 at a time), giving guidance and assistance when needed. I rate this as one of the BEST hands-on courses I’ve ever taken. I will be back!"
-Mark Benavides, DDS PC, Ottawa, IL
“Dr. Ickert is definitely one of a kind. He sincerely and thoroughly enjoys teaching and his passion for implant dentistry is obvious and contagious. I certainly learned the importance of "none of us are smarter than all of us" after attending his course. I learned so much from Dr. Ickert and his entire team. In the past, I've attended some very prestigious implant courses, but Dr. Ickert's course is worth every penny. He will teach it, show it, and then encourage you to bring a patient to Canada to DO IT! He provided the necessary education, techniques, skills, and confidence to get me excited about returning to my practice to perform advanced bone grafting on Monday-no joke! To top it off, Dr. Ickert is the nicest and most approachable implant educator I've ever met. I highly recommend the Ickert Teaching Centre to anyone who is interested in advancing their implant surgical skills to a level that will minimize risk and improve prognosis. Thank you very much Dr. Norm Ickert.”
-Jose Arthur Mirelez Jr., DDS FICOI, Fresno, CA
"If you have reached a point in your career where company-sponsored education is no longer enough for you, then you are already ready for Norm's teaching and mentorship. Any dental office ready to raise the level of care they provide to their patients should reward themselves with learning from ITC.
-Hilary Pada, DMD, Kelowna, BC
"ITC provided instruction by world-class leaders in implant dentistry at my level of readiness. From placement of my first implant to advanced surgical and grafting procedures, ITC provided me a safe and comfortable learning environment. Dr. Ickert's main concern was advancing my ability to provide excellent implant dentistry to my patients.”
-John P. Jackson, DDS, Farmington, MO
"My experience there was amazing, surrounded by great friends and great teachers. Norm has built a clinical program that is firmly based on the strong foundation of diagnosis and treatment planning taught by John Kois. He gives John most of the credit throughout the three day program What we all know about Norm is that he is an outstanding clinician who is modest to a fault, He works tirelessly to learn from many great teachers and passes on his knowledge and experience with great humility.
This is a wonderful opportunity to take what we have learned from John, combine it with the vast knowledge, experience and surgical talents of Keith Phillips, mix in a dedicated and supportive clinical staff in a state of the art facility, and perform all levels of implant and grafting procedures in a safe and supportive environment. For me it was just a simple placement in a mature site-but it was my first. For many of my colleagues the surgeries were much more complex and challenging, and beautifully handled. We all learned from each other. As icing on the cake there is Helen, who is probably the wisest and most talented clinical partner anywhere, offering us priceless insights. I can't imagine a better opportunity to expand on what we have learned on our journeys in continuing education. The trip to Langley, BC, is not to be missed."
-Patrick C. Beug, DDS, Puyallup, WA
"It is rare to find an individual who is so humble, so caring, and so willing to share their knowledge. Every time I listen to Norm Ickert, I double my knowledge. I hold the Ickert Teaching Centre in the highest regard as a first rate learning institution."
-Gunnar Fisher, DDS, Baltimore, MD
“A world-class centre and a great team of support in the clinic. Integration of diagnostic information, educational foundations, and clinical applicability made for a thoroughly useful course. Highly recommended. I was impressed with the complexity and calibre of surgeries done by everyone. The multimedia was also very effective. We appreciated the staff inclusive environment and the great food. A great experience, thanks.”
-Todd Sorbo, DMD, Langley, BC
"Excellent progression used during the learning process---from models to [pig mandibles], to the patient experiences. One of the best CE courses that I have been to since I have been in practice. Dr. Ickert and his staff do an excellent job of personalizing the learning experience to meet the needs of the students. First class training."
-Timothy L. Gatten, DDS MSD, Post Falls, ID
“Wow! Enjoyed every minute. In fact, it went by too fast. Just a fantastic learning experience. Norm’s courses are definitely for the serious and passionate dentist thinking of incorporating dental implants into comprehensive dental and quality life care, taking your programs is a no brainer. Incredibly well-organized and totally exceeded my expectations. I really respect the honesty, passion, efficiency and depth of knowledge, confidence and respect exhibited by the entire team. Definitely felt it was a safe and caring environment for my patient, assistant, and myself. Refreshing to see such a competent educator/operator who is humble enough to show his own failures in a true hope that we can try to avoid the same. Could certainly feel the enthusiasm and confidence Norm had in us. The material, the food, the facility, the participants and patients, but best of all, Norm and your supporting 'colleagues' including assistants, IT and photographer were all First Class.”
-Gerry Chu, DDS FAGD, Salmon Arm, BC