Faculty and Clinical Instructors Leading Live-Patient Implant Education
Med Dent EDU faculty are experienced clinicians who teach from daily practice, not theory. Every instructor involved in Med Dent EDU courses actively performs implant surgery, sinus augmentation, and full-arch rehabilitation on a regular basis. Instruction is delivered chairside, in real clinical environments, with live patients—not simulations or observation-only settings.
This faculty model ensures that dentists are learning techniques, workflows, and decision-making processes that are directly applicable to modern private practice.
Faculty Philosophy: Clinicians Teaching Clinicians
Med Dent EDU courses are intentionally limited to small cohorts to preserve a true mentorship environment. Faculty work directly with participants throughout diagnosis, planning, surgical execution, and post-operative review.
The focus is not on lectures or scripted instruction, but on real-time clinical guidance, problem-solving, and case-based learning. Faculty members remain chairside during procedures to guide technique while allowing participants to develop independent clinical judgment.
This approach ensures that education is practical, relevant, and immediately transferable.
Dr. Satyavrat Arya
Dr. Arya holds dual dental degrees: his first Bachelor of Dental Surgery was obtained from Maharshi Dayanand University in India in 2007, and his Master of Doctor of Dental Surgery was obtained from the State University of New York (SUNY), Buffalo, in 2024.
Additionally, he earned a Master of Dental Surgery in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Facial Plastic Surgery from India, Fellowship in Orofacial Pain and Sleep Dentistry from the University of Kentucky, and a Diploma in Primary Care Dentistry from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, and has placed over 5,000 dental implants. He is a member of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry, the International Team of Implantology, the American Dental Association, and the International College of Dentists.
Dr. Bruce Knecht
Dr. Bruce G. Knecht earned his Bachelor of Science in Biology, with a minor in Philosophy, from the University of Scranton in 1982. He completed his dental education at Fairleigh Dickinson University while serving in the Army National Guard.
Following his passion to practice in California, Dr. Knecht joined the United States Navy, where he served as a dentist for the Marine Corps in Twentynine Palms. During his service, he developed advanced skills in oral surgery while also earning his pilot’s license.
After returning to New Jersey, he joined a well-established practice in Spring Lake, where he gained extensive experience in full-mouth reconstruction and complex extractions. He later relocated to Florida, successfully obtaining licensure and continuing his practice in North Palm Beach.
Committed to lifelong learning, Dr. Knecht advanced his expertise in implant dentistry and became a Diplomate of the American Board of Implant Dentistry. He has co-chaired educational courses alongside Dr. Robert Miller and remains actively involved in clinical education.
Currently, Dr. Knecht serves as a mentor to emerging dentists in implant procedures with Heartland Dental in South Florida, where he is dedicated to advancing clinical excellence and patient care.
Outside of his professional work, Dr. Knecht enjoys spending time with his children and pursuing interests such as guitar, fishing, boating, aviation, and lobster diving.
Terry Lin, DDS, MA, FACP
Dr. Terry Lin brings advanced prosthodontic expertise to Med Dent EDU’s clinical education programs. His background allows participants to better understand the restorative implications of surgical decisions, particularly in complex implant and full-arch cases.
Dr. Lin works closely with clinicians during digital planning, occlusal considerations, and prosthetic execution, ensuring that surgical placement aligns with restorative success. His instruction is especially valuable in Level 4 – Full Arch / AOX Digital Workflow training.
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Alvaro Gracia, DDS, DMD, FICD, ABOI, FAAID
Dr. Alvaro Gracia is an experienced implant surgeon with extensive credentials in oral implantology and advanced surgical techniques. His instruction emphasizes surgical precision, anatomical awareness, and complication management.
Dr. Gracia plays a critical role in advanced implant and sinus training, particularly in Level 3 – Advanced Sinus Lift Training, where clinicians gain hands-on experience with crestal and lateral window sinus augmentation.
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Chairside Mentorship Across All Course Levels
Faculty involvement is consistent across all Med Dent EDU programs. Dentists are not rotated through stations or left to observe from a distance. Instead, instructors remain actively engaged with each participant throughout the course.
Faculty mentorship includes:
Case selection and CBCT review
Surgical planning and sequencing
Chairside guidance during live procedures
Real-time correction and feedback
Post-operative case discussion and review
This level of involvement is central to Med Dent EDU’s educational model.
Teaching Across the Full Clinical Pathway
Faculty teach across the full Med Dent EDU course progression, ensuring continuity of philosophy and technique:
Level 1 Basic Implantology
Level 2 Intermediate Implant Placement
Level 3 Advanced Sinus Lift Training
Level 4 Full Arch / AOX Digital Workflow
This continuity allows clinicians to build skills progressively while maintaining consistent surgical principles.
Ongoing Mentorship Beyond the Course
Faculty support does not end when the course concludes. Med Dent EDU emphasizes ongoing mentorship, including post-course case discussions, treatment plan review, and access to recorded educational webinars.
This continued access allows participants to apply what they’ve learned with confidence and receive guidance as they integrate new procedures into their practices.
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Learn From Faculty Who Perform These Procedures Weekly
Med Dent EDU faculty are selected not for academic titles alone, but for their active clinical involvement and ability to teach execution.
They do not teach concepts in isolation.
They teach real surgery, real workflows, and real outcomes. For questions about faculty, courses, or training pathways, contact Med Dent EDU directly: