Understanding the Procedure
A calm, step-by-step walkthrough of surgery day — from anesthesia and sedation options to what you will feel, what your surgeon is doing, and exactly what recovery looks like week by week.
02 A calm, honest walkthrough of what actually happens — so surgery day feels familiar instead of frightening.
$500
Certificate on completion
By the end, you'll feel genuinely prepared.
No jargon, no pressure — just the clear answers you need to walk into your consultation with confidence.
- How your specialist plans the procedure in advance
- Your anesthesia and sedation options
- What happens, step by step, on surgery day
- What you will realistically feel and see
- A week-by-week recovery timeline
- How to care for your implant while it heals
6 lessons, one clear path.
Self-paced and built for patients. Take the lessons in order, or jump to what matters most for your treatment.
Module 1
Before surgery
Module 2
Surgery day
Free, self-paced, and written for patients — not clinicians.
Built with board-certified specialists.
Every lesson in this course is developed and reviewed by the New Smile Guide clinical board — board-certified oral surgeons and prosthodontists — then translated into plain language you can actually use. Education first, always.
Finish this course toward a $500 certificate.
We believe informed patients make better decisions — so we reward the time you invest. Complete the free coursework and earn a certificate worth $500 toward your procedure, honored by every specialist in our verified network.
How the certificate worksNew Smile Guide credit
$500
toward your dental implant procedure
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Intermediate Bone Grafting & Sinus Lifts
If you have been told you "need more bone," this course explains why. Learn how grafting and sinus lifts rebuild a healthy foundation, why they are common, and how they fit into your overall timeline.
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Intermediate The Technology Behind Your Care
See how modern implant care really works — 3D CBCT scans, guided surgery, and same-visit digital design. Understand the technology your specialist uses and why it makes treatment safer and more precise.
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It's free, self-paced, and takes about 55 min. Finish it on your way to a $500 certificate toward the smile you deserve.