The Institute for Dental Excellence

The Institute for Dental Excellence 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 standards 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

👨‍⚕️ Meet the educator behind T.I.D.E., Dr. Mark Lin. .Our "Meet the Educators" series starts with the founder and di...
09/30/2026

👨‍⚕️ Meet the educator behind T.I.D.E., Dr. Mark Lin.
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Our "Meet the Educators" series starts with the founder and director of The Institute for Dental Excellence himself. A prosthodontist trained at the University of Toronto, Dr. Lin has spent over three decades mastering full mouth reconstructions, dental implant surgery, and implant prosthetics while shaping the next generation of clinicians as a former assistant professor and program co-director at U of T.
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With more than 500 lectures delivered across Canada, the U.S., and countries around the world, Dr. Lin brings a rare mix of specialist precision and real-world mentorship to every T.I.D.E. course.
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🎓 Founder & Director, T.I.D.E.
🦷 Prosthodontist, full mouth reconstruction & implant surgery
🌍 500+ lectures across 10+ countries
👨‍🏫 Former Assistant Professor, University of Toronto
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👉 Stay tuned! we're introducing you to more of the experts shaping your continuing education.
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09/29/2026

One final module. A year of learning. A milestone worth celebrating. 🎓

Last weekend in Montréal, our 2025–2026 Basic Mini Implant Residency cohort completed Module 4 and graduated! Congratulations to every dentist who earned their certificate. Over the past year, you’ve built your knowledge, practiced your skills, and gained clinical experience to carry into your work with patients. We’re proud of how far you’ve come.

A special congratulations to our top three graduates:

🥇 Dr. Pascale Labranche
🥈 Dr. Ait-Boudaoud Nassim
🥉 Dr. Georges Kesserwany

Thank you for choosing TIDE and for sharing this year of learning and growth with us. Thank you to Dr. Mark Lin for guiding the cohort throughout the program, and to every TIDE team member whose hard work, and to BioHorizons for their generous support.

Our next Basic Mini Implant Residency cohorts are coming soon. DM us for details about the 2026–2027 Toronto and Montréal programs! 🦷

✨ Not all continuing education is created equal. 👉 At T.I.D.E., we believe learning shouldn't stop at the lecture slide....
09/28/2026

✨ Not all continuing education is created equal.
👉 At T.I.D.E., we believe learning shouldn't stop at the lecture slide. As a PACE-approved provider, every course pairs solid didactic theory with real hands-on experience, pig jaws, human cadavers, and live patient sessions under strict clinical supervision.
✨ Education built for confidence, not just certificates. ✨
Ready to take your practice to the next level? Contact Us Now!
👉 Register now
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👉 Smooth Sailing in Endodontics is a beginner-friendly, hands-on course built to take you from access cavity to final re...
09/25/2026

👉 Smooth Sailing in Endodontics is a beginner-friendly, hands-on course built to take you from access cavity to final restoration with real clinical confidence.
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🔂 Swipe through to see exactly what you'll master.
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Led by Dr. Alice Li, Board-Certified Endodontist and Diplomate of American Board of Endodontics.
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📅 November 13–14, 2026 | 📍 Toronto, ON | 16 CE Credits
👉 Register now
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09/23/2026

The posterior maxilla separates confident implant dentists from cautious ones.
Learn the predictable protocols that make the difference in Management of Posterior Maxillary Zones with Dr. Mark Lin & Dr. Sally Issa covering sinus augmentation, Short and X-Short Implants, and advanced grafting, with training on models, pig jaws, cadavers, and a live patient case.
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📅 Module 1: Oct 30–31, 2026
📅 Module 2: Jan 30–31, 2027
📍 Toronto, ON | 28 CE Credits
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Ready to treat the posterior maxilla with confidence? Enrol today!
👉 Register now
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📞1-844-394-3317

09/22/2026

✨ An exciting new chapter in implant education begins!

🎓 T.I.D.E. × U of T 🏫

T.I.D.E. is proud to announce our collaboration with the University of Toronto Faculty of Dentistry—bringing together a shared commitment to advancing continuing dental education.

Dentists who successfully complete the T.I.D.E. implant program will receive two certificates:

🌟 A T.I.D.E. Continuing Education Certificate

🌟 A University of Toronto certificate

We’re excited for what’s ahead and look forward to supporting the next generation of confident implant clinicians.

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09/21/2026

Your patients deserve predictable periodontal outcomes. Do you have the framework to deliver them?
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Spend a full day with Dr. Jae W. Chang mastering modern disease classification, regenerative strategies, surgical decision-making, and hygiene protocol optimization — everything your team needs for true periodontal excellence.
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🗓 Nov 6, 2026 | 📍 Toronto, ON | 🏆 7 CE Credits
👉 Register now
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📱or call
📞1-844-394-3317

The Posterior Maxilla is one of the most demanding zones in implant dentistry. It is also one of the most rewarding to m...
09/18/2026

The Posterior Maxilla is one of the most demanding zones in implant dentistry. It is also one of the most rewarding to master.
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Led by Dr. Mark Lin and Dr. Sally Issa, Management of Posterior Maxillary Zones gives experienced dentists the evidence-based protocols and hands-on surgical practice needed to manage sinus augmentation, short implants, and complex grafting all with predictability and confidence.
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This Course is Built for Dentists looking to Possess a Real Skill, not Just Theory!
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📅 Module 1: Oct 30–31, 2026
📅 Module 2 : Jan 30–31, 2027
📍 Toronto, ON | 28 CE Hours
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Curious if it's the course you need for your practice? Send us a message; we are happy to walk you through the details of the course.
👉 Register now
🌐tideinc.ca
📱or call
📞1-844-394-3317

👉 Periodontal excellence isn't a buzzword; it's a framework. Join Dr. Jae W. Chang for a full-day, evidence-based deep d...
09/16/2026

👉 Periodontal excellence isn't a buzzword; it's a framework.
Join Dr. Jae W. Chang for a full-day, evidence-based deep dive into modern periodontal disease management. From classification and regenerative science to surgical decision-making and hygiene department optimization, this course gives your entire clinical team a predictable roadmap for better outcomes.
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✅ 7 CE Credits
✅ In-person | Toronto, ON | Nov 6, 2026
✅ Bring a staff member (CDA/RDH/Admin) for just $199
👉 Register now
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📱or call
📞1-844-394-3317

09/15/2026

This past Sunday, September 13, T.I.D.E. was proud to collaborate with AGD to present the Implant Surgery Track as part of the Oral Surgery Hands-On MasterTrack.

Participants gained valuable Hands-On experience and practical surgical knowledge designed to build confidence in clinical practice.

Thank you to AGD, our presenting doctor, and everyone who joined us for a productive day of learning and collaboration!

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