Atsel Forum
Controversies & Innovations in Implant Esthetics
Three days in New York with Dr. Dennis P. Tarnow and Dr. Stephen J. Chu. The surgical and restorative management of immediate implants in esthetic and molar zones. An exclusive ATSEL Forum partnership with Tarnow Chu Institute.
Lead instructors
The program is led by clinicians who shape modern dentistry and teach exactly the way they practice.
Stephen J. Chu, DMD
Adjunct Clinical Professor · NYU College of Dentistry
Dr. Stephen J. Chu earned his DMD from the University of Pennsylvania and a Master's in Restorative Dentistry from the University of Washington. He further specialized with a Master's in Dental Technology from NYU, where he also served as Director of the Advanced Aesthetic Dentistry Continuing Education Program. With 26 years as an Adjunct Clinical Professor at NYU College of Dentistry in periodontology, implant dentistry, and prosthodontics, Dr. Chu has authored over 100 publications, including seven textbooks, and is the Associate Editor of the Journal of Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry. Recognized for his excellence, he has received prestigious awards such as the Peter Scharer Distinguished Lecturer Award (EAED) and the E.B. Clark Award (SCAD).
Dennis P. Tarnow, DDS
Clinical Professor · Columbia University
Dr. Dennis Tarnow is a Clinical Professor of Periodontology and Director of Implant Education at Columbia University. Previously, he was Chairman of Periodontics and Implant Dentistry at NYU. Board-certified in Periodontics and Prosthodontics, he has played a pivotal role in advancing the field. With over 250 published articles and four co-authored textbooks, including The Single Tooth Implant, Dr. Tarnow has shaped modern implant dentistry. He has lectured in more than 45 countries and maintains a prestigious private practice in New York City. His contributions have earned him numerous honors, including the Master Clinician Award (AAP), Nobel Biocare Branemark Osseointegration Award, and Lifetime Achievement Awards from SEPES and the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry.
Tarnow Chu Institute provides advanced dental education using research-based principles and techniques taught by Dr. Dennis P. Tarnow and Dr. Stephen J. Chu. Two of the world's leading implant and esthetic dentists. ATSEL Forum partners with the Institute to bring international participants into their core program and add a tailored New York experience around it.
Why this program
This training program focuses on the surgical and restorative management of immediate implants in both esthetic and molar zones. You will learn how to solve esthetic complications through interdisciplinary protocols.
Three intensive days led by Dr. Tarnow and Dr. Chu inside Manhattan. The global hub of implant innovation. With hands-on sessions, daily lunch, the official textbook, and a 18 CE credits certification on completion.
ATSEL Forum acts as international partner: we handle the booking, the logistics, and (in the Comfort Program) the hotel, transfers, and flight management, so you arrive ready to focus on the work.
Program at a glance
Three working days at the Tarnow Chu Institute, Wednesday to Friday, with optional ATSEL extensions around the program.
Day 1: Foundations & Decision Frameworks
Opening day at the Institute. Surgical and restorative principles of immediate implants in esthetic zones. Case selection, risk assessment, and decision frameworks led by Dr. Tarnow and Dr. Chu. Daily lunch included.
Day 2: Esthetic Complications & Interdisciplinary Protocols
How to anticipate, prevent, and resolve esthetic complications through interdisciplinary protocols. Live demonstrations and case discussions on managing difficult anterior cases. Hands-on sessions in the afternoon.
Day 3: Molar Zones & Closing
Surgical and restorative management of immediate implants in molar zones. Closing case discussions and certification ceremony. 18 CE credits awarded on completion. Optional Manhattan experience curated by ATSEL the same evening for Comfort Program participants.
What's Included
- Three-day training program with Dr. Tarnow and Dr. Chu
- Hands-on experience on case-based sessions
- Daily lunch on all three program days
- Official Tarnow Chu Institute textbook
- Certificate for 18 CE credits
- ATSEL Forum coordination & participant support
What You Get
- A clear decision framework for immediate implants in esthetic and molar zones
- Protocols to anticipate and resolve esthetic complications
- Direct exposure to the work of two leading authorities in the field
- 18 CE credits certification
- A curated New York experience around the program (Comfort Program)
Not Included
- International flights (Training Program)
- Hotel (Training Program)
- Local transfers (Training Program)
- Visa, travel insurance, additional meals or drinks
- Optional activities and tips
Two ways to join
The Training Program covers the course itself. The Comfort Program adds everything you need around it. Premium hotel, transfers, and flight management.
Training Program
For dentists who organize their own stay in New York.
Hands-on experience, daily lunch, textbook, and the 18 CE credits certificate.
Comfort Program
Recommended. ATSEL coordinates the entire trip.
Everything in the Training Program, plus premium hotel, in-city taxis, and we manage your flight (international flight not included in price).
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Each cohort is intentionally small to protect the depth of the clinical work and the quality of the experience. Apply now to lock in your place and receive the full program briefing.
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