ABOUT THE CLUB

What is 540 Dental Study Club?

LEARN · ASPIRE · PROGRESS

540 Dental Study Club - a dedicated space where general dentists come together to learn, practice, and grow beyond the classroom. Built on the same evidence-based, hands-on philosophy that shapes our courses, the club connects members through live webinars, in-person workshops, case discussions, and mentorship opportunities led by Dr. Joshua Shieh and guest faculty.

Where our flagship courses deliver structured, credit-bearing training, 540 exists for the in-between — the ongoing conversations, the second opinions, the “how would you handle this case” moments that make GPs better clinicians over time.

Live Webinars & In-Person Workshops

Hands-on simulation labs and interactive case streaming designed for immediate chairside application.

Case Discussions & Mentorship

Direct access to clinical faculty for treatment sequencing, complication management, and second opinions.

Ongoing GP Collaboration

A collegial network that supports general practitioners through every stage of their professional practice.

HOW IT WORKS

How 540 Works

A seamless, clear roadmap from registration to clinical mastery.

01

Join the Club

Simple registration, open to all general practitioners.

02

Get Your Schedule

Receive the calendar of upcoming webinars and workshops as soon as you join.

03

Attend & Participate

Join live sessions, ask questions, bring cases.

04

Level Up

Use member pricing to move into full CE-accredited courses when you're ready.

ANNUAL ACCESS

Our MEMBERSHIPS

Invest in your career growth with uninterrupted clinical guidance and exclusive member privileges.

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Membership

$ 1,800 + HST
For 6 meetings

Comprehensive CE package & direct workshop savings

  • Exclusive WhatsApp Group — Direct peer & mentor access for real-time case discussions Join WhatsApp Group
  • 1-on-1 treatment planning session (1 session at once)
PAY PER TOPIC

Individual Topic

$ 500 + HST
Per individual topic

Not ready for the full membership? Attend any single session topic that fits your practice.

Choose Your Level

Two levels. One path forward.

LEVEL 1

Fundamentals

Build the foundation.

Designed for new graduates and general dentists who want to develop a stronger foundation in oral surgery and implant dentistry.

Level 1 focuses on understanding case selection, treatment planning, surgical principles and foundational procedures before progressing to more advanced cases.

Best suited for dentists who:
  • Are new to surgical dentistry
  • Want to become more comfortable evaluating surgical cases
  • Are beginning to incorporate extractions and implant dentistry into practice
  • Want stronger foundational knowledge before progressing to advanced procedures
6 sessions in this level
  1. 01Socket Grafting
  2. 02Wisdom Teeth
  3. 03Simple Single Implants
  4. 04Acellular Dermal Matrices
  5. 05Introduction to 3D Printing
  6. 06Introduction to Prosthetic Implant Dentistry
LEVEL 2

Advanced

Take your skills further.

Designed for dentists who already perform surgical and implant procedures and want to expand their knowledge into regenerative surgery, immediate implant therapy, soft tissue management and sinus augmentation.

Best suited for dentists who:
  • Already perform implant surgery
  • Have experience with surgical extractions and basic implant cases
  • Want to expand their case selection
  • Want greater exposure to regenerative and advanced implant procedures
  • Are looking to refine surgical planning and decision-making
6 sessions in this level
  1. 01Guided Bone Regeneration
  2. 02Soft Tissue Grafts
  3. 03Anterior Immediate Implants
  4. 04Posterior Immediate Implants
  5. 05Indirect Sinus Lift with Implant Placement
  6. 06Direct Sinus Grafts
Socket Grafting JAN 2027
LEVEL 1 · FUNDAMENTALS 01

Socket Grafting

From Atraumatic Extraction to Socket Preservation

Thursday · 5:00 – 8:00 PM Objectives
LEVEL 1 · FUNDAMENTALS · JAN 2027

01Socket Grafting

Participants will discuss how to:
  • Assess extraction sites before beginning treatment
  • Understand principles of atraumatic extraction
  • Evaluate the extraction socket following tooth removal
  • Review graft and membrane options for socket preservation
  • Understand flap management and closure over a grafted socket
  • Recognize when a case may require a more advanced surgical approach
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Wisdom Teeth FEB 2027
LEVEL 1 · FUNDAMENTALS 02

Wisdom Teeth

Building a Systematic Approach to Third Molar Surgery

Thursday · 5:00 – 8:00 PM Objectives
LEVEL 1 · FUNDAMENTALS · FEB 2027

02Wisdom Teeth

Participants will discuss how to:
  • Evaluate third molars clinically and radiographically
  • Recognize factors that influence surgical difficulty
  • Review relevant anatomy during treatment planning
  • Understand basic principles of flap design, bone removal and tooth sectioning
  • Identify cases appropriate for their experience level
  • Recognize when referral should be considered
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Simple Single Implants MAR 2027
LEVEL 1 · FUNDAMENTALS 03

Simple Single Implants

Starting with the Right Implant Case

Thursday · 5:00 – 8:00 PM Objectives
LEVEL 1 · FUNDAMENTALS · MAR 2027

03Simple Single Implants

Participants will discuss how to:
  • Identify characteristics of an appropriate introductory implant case
  • Evaluate available bone and surrounding anatomy
  • Understand prosthetically driven implant positioning
  • Review basic implant treatment planning
  • Recognize factors that increase surgical complexity
  • Develop a systematic approach to case selection
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Acellular Dermal Matrices APR 2027
LEVEL 1 · FUNDAMENTALS 04

Acellular Dermal Matrices

An Introduction to Soft Tissue Alternatives

Thursday · 5:00 – 8:00 PM Objectives
LEVEL 1 · FUNDAMENTALS · APR 2027

04Acellular Dermal Matrices

Participants will discuss how to:
  • Understand the basic concept of an acellular dermal matrix
  • Recognize potential applications in soft tissue procedures
  • Evaluate basic soft tissue characteristics around teeth and implants
  • Understand fundamental considerations in case selection
  • Recognize the limitations of soft tissue substitutes
  • Identify when more advanced soft tissue management may be required
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Introduction to 3D Printing MAY 2027
LEVEL 1 · FUNDAMENTALS 05

Introduction to 3D Printing

From Digital Planning to the Surgical Workflow

Thursday · 5:00 – 8:00 PM Objectives
LEVEL 1 · FUNDAMENTALS · MAY 2027

05Introduction to 3D Printing

Participants will discuss how to:
  • Understand the basic digital-to-print workflow
  • Review common dental applications of 3D printing
  • Understand the relationship between CBCT, intraoral scanning and digital planning
  • Explore the role of printed models and surgical guides
  • Recognize opportunities and limitations of in-office 3D printing
  • Understand how digital workflows can support treatment planning and communication
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Introduction to Prosthetic Implant Dentistry JUN 2027
LEVEL 1 · FUNDAMENTALS 06

Introduction to Prosthetic Implant Dentistry

From Surgical Placement to the Final Restoration

Thursday · 5:00 – 8:00 PM Objectives
LEVEL 1 · FUNDAMENTALS · JUN 2027

06Introduction to Prosthetic Implant Dentistry

Participants will discuss how to:
  • Understand prosthetically driven implant planning
  • Review common implant components and connections
  • Compare screw-retained and cement-retained restorations
  • Understand impression and digital scanning workflows
  • Recognize how implant position influences the restoration
  • Identify common prosthetic complications and how to avoid them
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SESSION FORMAT

Thursday Evenings

4:30 PM Registration & Arrival
5:00 – 8:00 PM Study Club Session
After 8:00 PM Light Dinner & Collegial Discussion

Come with questions. Bring cases. Leave with ideas you can continue exploring in practice.

PRACTICAL CURRICULUM

Our HANDS-ON COURSES

12-Session Calendar

Twelve sessions on consecutive months — Level 1 Fundamentals from January to June, followed by Level 2 Advanced from July to December.

JAN 2027
Level 1 — Fundamentals 01 Socket Grafting
JUL 2027
Level 2 — Advanced 01 Guided Bone Regeneration
FEB 2027
Level 1 — Fundamentals 02 Wisdom Teeth
AUG 2027
Level 2 — Advanced 02 Soft Tissue Grafts
MAR 2027
Level 1 — Fundamentals 03 Simple Single Implants
SEP 2027
Level 2 — Advanced 03 Anterior Immediate Implants
APR 2027
Level 1 — Fundamentals 04 Acellular Dermal Matrices
OCT 2027
Level 2 — Advanced 04 Posterior Immediate Implants
MAY 2027
Level 1 — Fundamentals 05 Introduction to 3D Printing
NOV 2027
Level 2 — Advanced 05 Indirect Sinus Lift with Implant Placement
JUN 2027
Level 1 — Fundamentals 06 Introduction to Prosthetic Implant Dentistry
DEC 2027
Level 2 — Advanced 06 Direct Sinus Grafts

Sequence of topics may change based on availability of live surgery patients.

Meet our FACULTY

Dr. Joshua Shieh - General Dentist

Dr. Joshua Shieh (General Dentist)

  • Third generation dentist within the family since 1937
  • Bachelors in Dental Surgery and Masters in Dental Surgery (Perio & Implants) – Meenakshi Ammal Dental College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
  • Program Director – GP Training Canada
  • Clinical Site Director – Implant Dentistry – JacksonVille University, Florida
  • Diplomate – American Board of Oral Implantology (ABOI)
  • Fellow – International Congress of Oral Implantology (ICOI)
  • Fellow – International Academy of Dental Facial Esthetics (IADFE)
  • Fellow – American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID)
  • Past clinical instructor – Oral Rehab Unit, Dept of Periodontics, University of Toronto
  • Past committee member – Ontario Dental Association
  • Past Program Director – Academy of International Dental Education
  • Current Key Opinion Leader – Nobel Biocare Canada and Hiossen Implant Canada
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