The Institute for Dental Excellence (T.I.D.E.), developed in 2002, provides quality dental continuing education. (T.I.D.E.) T.I.D.E.
Courses progress from didactic learning to hands-on and live patient care. All CE training is nationally approved for Category 2. Committed to providing high-quality, AGD-approved continuing education for dental professionals.
“Train the Brain” - The Toronto Institute for Dental Excellence Inc. was established in 2002 with a mission to deliver exceptional continuing dental education, elevate stan
dards of care in dentistry, and support the professional growth of dental practitioners. offers AGD-approved and RCDSO-approved (Category 2) courses designed for dentists at every stage of their career. As a multidisciplinary, multi-level continuing education provider, our programs span a wide range of clinical disciplines, including implant dentistry, periodontics, endodontics, therapeutic botulinum toxin (Botox) training, and comprehensive clinical care. Our Educational Approach
T.I.D.E.’s educational programs are structured around three progressive waves of learning, allowing participants to choose the pathway that best fits their clinical interests, experience level, schedule, and learning goals:
Wave I – Lecture-Based Education
Didactic programs focused on diagnosis, treatment planning, clinical concepts, and evidence-based decision-making across multiple dental disciplines. Wave II – Hands-On Clinical Training
Practical workshops that emphasize skill development and clinical application through guided hands-on exercises and case-based learning. Wave III – Advanced Clinical Programs with Live Patient Experience
In-depth, multi-session programs that combine lectures, hands-on training, and live patient treatment, providing real-world clinical exposure under expert supervision. This tiered learning model ensures there is something for everyone at T.I.D.E. With no prerequisites required for our courses, our programs remain accessible regardless of experience level, time commitment, or budget. The Institute for Dental Excellence is a Nationally Approved PACE Program Provider
FAGD/MAGD Credit
Approval does not imply acceptance by any regulatory authority or AGD endorsement.
05/01/2024 to 04/30/2027 | Provider ID #217983
04/27/2026
🚨 Registration is Now Open
Join our advanced 2-day implant surgery course:
Management of Posterior Maxillary Zones
Designed for experienced implant dentists, this intensive program focuses on predictable protocols for indirect & direct sinus augmentation, ultra-short implants, and advanced grafting techniques — supported by extensive hands-on training.
✔ Models, Pig Jaws, Cadavers
✔ One Live Patient Surgery
✔ 21 CE Hours
✔ AGD Subject Code 690
📍 Toronto, ON
🗓 September 18–19, 2026
🎯 Early Bird Special
Save $500 when you register before July 18, 2026
🦷 Why does keratinized gingiva matter around dental implants?
Growing scientific and clinical evidence shows that adequate keratinized tissue plays an important role in implant maintenance, patient comfort, esthetics, and oral hygiene.
In this short video, Prof. Jon B. Suzuki shares key clinical insights on soft tissue management and why it matters in modern dentistry.
Join us in Toronto for the Free Gingival & Connective Tissue Grafting Seminar & Hands-On Workshop.
📍 Toronto
🗓 June 13, 2026
🎓 7 CE Hours
📘 AGD Subject Code: 490
Presented by T.I.D.E., a nationally approved AGD PACE program provider
👉 Register now at tideinc.ca
04/14/2026
Registration is now OPEN 🎉
Take your implant skills to the next level with our advanced course:
Immediate Anterior & Posterior Implant Placement with Anterior Provisionalization
This intensive 2-day program is designed for experienced dentists looking to master immediate implant placement and same-day provisionalization with predictable, esthetic outcomes.
Gain hands-on experience with:
✔ Models
✔ Pig jaws
✔ Cadavers
✔ One live patient case
📅 September 11–12, 2026
📍 Toronto, ON
🎓 21 CE Hours | AGD Subject Code 690
⏰ Early Bird Deadline: July 11, 2026
⚠️ For experienced clinicians (minimum 50 implants placed)
Spots are limited — secure your seat early.
04/10/2026
🦷 Not enough tooth structure for your crown prep?
As restorative dentists, we often face cases where margins fall below the gingiva — making restoration challenging and unpredictable.
In this course, Prof. Jon B. Suzuki will guide you through a step-by-step approach to crown lengthening, from diagnosis to surgical ex*****on — so you can achieve predictable, long-term results.
🎓 Seminar + Hands-On Workshop
📅 June 12, 2026 | Toronto, ON
🎓 7 CE Hours | AGD Subject Code 490
Are you confident in managing implant complications in your daily practice?
The Implant Innovation & Complication Symposium is a comprehensive 2-day program designed to help clinicians prevent, diagnose, and manage implant complications with confidence.
📅 June 5–6, 2026 | Toronto, ON
🎓 7 CE Credits per day | AGD Subject Code: 690
✔ Learn from an interdisciplinary faculty of specialists
✔ Evidence-based protocols you can apply immediately
✔ Hands-on training in peri-implantitis management (Day 2)
⏳ Early Bird Deadline: April 5
💰 Save $50 (Seminar) / $100 (Hands-on Workshop)
Strengthen your approach to managing gingival recession and mucogingival defects with predictable, evidence-based techniques.
Join Prof. Jon B. Suzuki for a comprehensive seminar combined with hands-on pig jaw training, designed to help you build confidence in soft-tissue grafting procedures you can apply in daily practice.
📍 Toronto
🗓 June 13, 2026
🎓 7 CE Hours
💰 Save $100 with early registration (until April 12, 2026)
👉 Limited seats available. Register now.
🦷 Registration Now Open – Crown Lengthening & Periodontal Flap Surgery
Enhance your clinical confidence with this Seminar & Hands-On Workshop led by Prof. Jon B. Suzuki.
Learn practical, predictable techniques in flap design, osseous recontouring, and crown lengthening to improve your periodontal and restorative outcomes.
📅 June 12, 2026
📍 Toronto, ON
🎓 7 CE Hours | AGD Subject Code 490
💰 Early Bird Special – Save $100
⏳ Register by April 12, 2026
Therapeutic Botulinum Toxin Type A (Botox) Training
Designed specifically for General Dentists, this program provides structured education and live patient hands-on training to support the safe integration of therapeutic Botox into dental practice.
🎓 7 CE Credits | AGD Subject Code 200
📅 March 28, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
📍 Toronto, ON
💰 St. Patrick’s Day Special:
Save $200 when you register by March 18
Seats are limited due to the clinical component — secure your spot today.
Join us for the Implant Innovation & Complication Symposium – Seminar, a full-day continuing education program focused on the prevention, diagnosis, and management of implant complications.
Learn from an interdisciplinary faculty of prosthodontists, periodontists, and oral surgeons, sharing evidence-based strategies and clinical insights to improve predictability in implant dentistry.
📅 June 5, 2026
📍 Toronto, ON
🎓 7 CE Credits | AGD Subject Code 690
💰 Early Bird Discount – $50 off until April 5, 2026
👉 Registration is now open.
Hands-on Workshop on June 6 is also open for registration.
Our Therapeutic Botox Training helps General Dentists gain the confidence to diagnose, plan, and safely integrate therapeutic botulinum toxin into their practice.
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Committed to Provide Quality AGD Approved Education workshop and courses for Dental Professionals. “Train the Brain”…The Toronto Institute for Dental Excellence Inc.(T.I.D.E.) was developed by Dr. Mark Lin and is team in 2002 to provide quality continuing dental education and to elevate the care in dentistry to serve our patients and promote professional growth.
There is something for all dental professionals at T.I.D.E., regardless of time and budget constraints, experience (there are no pre-requisites for any of our courses) and area of interest. T.I.D.E., is a multidisciplinary and multi-levelled continuing education provider and participants have the opportunity to attend CE accredited lectures and courses.
T.I.D.E., courses are AGD approved and RCDSO approved for Category 2.
Academy of General Dentistry Approved PACE Program Provider.
FAGD/MAGD Credit.
Teaching Style:
Wave I: Dr. Lin’s Lecture Program, 2 or 3-day hands on courses that comprise the Wave II: Hands-On Program and the 5-weekend Wave III: Academy of Integrative Implant Dentistry (A.I.I.D.) implant placement program” (which meets the new RCDSO Guidelines for Educational Requirements and Professional Responsibilities for Implant Dentistry). The concept of the 3 waves (or tiers of learning), as well as the multidisciplinary aspect of our courses, was developed to offer every dentist an opportunity to enjoy our exceptional courses.
T.I.D.E., visionis to continuously elevate its status as a dental learning provider as well as bring the T.I.D.E., name to the forefront of dentistry across Ontario and Canada.
Approval does not imply acceptance by a state or provincial board of dentistry or AGD endorsement.
1/1/2011 to 12/31/2014 Provider ID# 219289
