The Dental Microscope: Your Link to Better Digital Dentistry
October 31 - November 1, 2025
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Overview

Dental Microscope Course

Microscopic Dentistry

Whether you own a dental microscope or are contemplating purchasing one, this dental microscope course will immediately get you ready to incorporate the dental microscope into your practice routine.

If you already own a dental microscope, this course will aid the transition from it being an ornament to becoming an essential tool of your dental practice.

This hands-on course is a great opportunity for you to upgrade your clinical skills in different restorative techniques in cosmetic dentistry at the same time while getting proficient with the microscope.

A well-versed course in using the scope as well as practicing cosmetic dentistry. This course will help you to implement a comprehensive use of the microscope and gives you a solid foundation and lots of confidence in practicing with it.

The Dental Microscope – Your Link to Better Dentistry 

A remarkable course for practitioners who want to be more precise and less invasive in their practice. To prep less, you need to see more – the microscope is an amazing tool to deliver better patient care. Magnification, Illumination, Communication and Ergonomics are the key factors.

Ken Hovden will use his expertise and a variety of dental procedures to train you in all settings, quadrants, and patient positioning in restorative and microscopic dentistry.

Microscopic Dentistry and Cosmetic Dentistry

IDEA’s professional and intimate teaching environment allows for individual well-paced learning. The IDEA facility is ideal for maximum benefit.

You will return to your practice confident to successfully integrate the dental microscope efficiently on Monday after the course. At the same time, you will upgrade your skills in cosmetic dentistry.

Magnification, Illumination, Communication and Ergonomics

Ken Hovden will share with you the advantages and drawbacks of the dental microscope and will get you through your own struggles. Individual breakout sessions and the small group size at IDEA allow for personalized training.

You will learn when to use your loups, when to switch to the dental microscope, how to use it, and how to most benefit from it. This is a perfect opportunity for any dentist wanting to experience the value of the dental microscope beyond just endodontics, in comprehensive and cosmetic dentistry.

The hands-on objectives of this dental microscope course will raise your clinical skills and knowledge in cosmetic dentistry, you will improve your preparation techniques, and will connect the dots of “how” and “why”.

You will take home many practical tips and tricks that can be implemented into your practice tomorrow.

Dental Microscope – Increase Your Image in the Eyes of Your Patients

Dr. Hovden will make the use of the dental microscope approachable and achievable. Every aspect of this course is well thought-out and easily applicable to daily practice.

You will return to your practice prepared to successfully integrate the dental microscope into your daily workflow and to practice cosmetic dentistry on a higher level.

Microscope Hands-on while Raising Skills in Cosmetic Dentistry

> Solid skills of how to use the dental microscope efficiently

> Chair side ergonomics – improve your personal well being

> Optimize magnification to get the best possible vision

> Illumination – at its best

> Advantages and drawbacks of the dental microscope

> Immediately enhance your diagnostic skills

> Maximize precision and predictability of treatment

> New technology, same time, get acquainted with new treatment options

> Incorporate the dental microscope and improve quality of care

> Cosmetic Dentistry – upgrade your knowledge and skills

> Differentiate yourself from others in your area

> Significantly enhance your image in the eyes of your patients

  • Benefit from six options of magnification – from entire mouth to highest precision
  • Benefit from better illumination in all facets of dentistry
  • Perform Class II restorations with proper contour and contacts
  • Use of fissurotomy burs to practice micro-dentistry
  • Understand how to work with multiple layers in a Class IV composite
  • Posterior porcelain onlay preparation
  • Enhancing veneer and crown preparations
  • Root canal access and cosmetic post placement
  • High confidence to immediately implement the dental microscope in daily routine
  • … and much more
  • Experience the microscope as an unparalleled too for communication and documentation
  • Optimized ergonomics of the dental microscope in day-to-day treatment of patients
  • Elevate your personal clinical skills
  • Provide your patients with a higher level of quality care
  • Significantly enhance your image in the eyes of your patients
  • Enjoy the microscope
IDEA – Practical. Personal. Powerful.
  • One tuition, no extra cost – you only need your “flight”
  • All-inclusive package: hotel, transportation, in-house chef
  • Small groups – only 16 participants!
  • Intense hands-on – impactful
  • Leading faculty – the best in their field
  • State-of-the-art facility – one of a kind
  • Education based on clinical experience and scientific evidence
  • Independent – Pure education – no corporate influence
  • Bring your own cases for discussion
  • Networking with like-minded professionals
Immerse in IDEA’s unique world of Advanced Dental Education

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Course Gallery

Instructor
Course Date
18 CE Credits
Tuition - All Inclusive Course Package
$ 4,680 "Hotel" Option
$ 4,320 "No Hotel" Option

Secure your seat with the $750 deposit.
Payment plans available at no additional charge.

What our Alumni Say

Microscope hands on course

Dr. Hovden made the use of dental microscopes approachable and achievable. Every aspect of his course was well thought-out and easily applicable to daily practice. After just two days, I feel ready to immediately incorporate dental microscopes to my routine. I would recommend this course to anyone!

David Markiewicz
General Practitioner, Mundelein, IL
IDEA academy courses

This is not only incorporating microscope in practice but also improving quality of care of patients.

Hemant Patel
General Practitioner, Norco, CA
Cosmetic dentistry course

Dr. Hovden taught a great course. This is an opportunity to learn the microscope and at the same time learn different restorative techniques and materials. A must course for anybody having bought or planning to buy the dental microscope.

Amit Chaudhry
General Practitioner, Ancaster, ON, Canada
Hands on microscope dentistry

Enjoyed the microscope class. Ken is well versed in using the scope as well as other areas of dentistry which he included in his instruction of the class. The facility at IDEA is ideal for maximum learning.

Greg Hurtado
General Practitioner, Waipahu, HI
Microscope dental courses

I really enjoyed Dr. Hovden's very practical and hands-on approach. I've learned tips and tricks well beyond just the use of microscope. I cannot wait to implement the new skills in my practice on Monday.

Denys Kovalchuk
General Practitioner, Mill Valley, CA
Microscopic dentistry course

A higher level of education. It's an experience, not a course.

Robert Gardetto
General Practitioner, St. Cloud, MN
Dental microscope course

Course was very helpful to implementing more comprehensive use of the microscope. Procedures were instructional and well-paced for learning. Very professional and intimate teaching environment and staff.

Dan Armstrong
General Practitioner, South Portland, ME
Digital dentistry courses

A very good introduction to the use of a surgical microscope in general dentistry. If you are looking to incorporate a microscope into your practice, this is a course for you.

Chris Mintern
General Practitioner, Bedford, NC, Canada

Frequently Asked Questions

This course is ideal for General Practitioners, Pediatric Dentists, and Orthodontists who want to expand their expertise in early prevention orthodontics. Whether you plan to treat young patients directly or refer them appropriately, the course equips you with the knowledge to make accurate diagnostic decisions and initiate early treatment when necessary.

Unlike traditional orthodontics, which often focuses on visible signs and delayed intervention, this course introduces a functional, evidence-based approach centered around Sato’s Craniomandibular Orthodontics. It emphasizes early diagnostics, physiological mandibular positioning, and vertical dimension control to guide natural growth and reduce the need for surgery or extractions later on.
The course is focused on treating children of any age—from early milk dentition through mixed dentition stages. You’ll learn how to identify early signs of dental and skeletal malocclusion and implement treatment at the right developmental stage.

This treatment concept is effective in managing a wide range of malocclusions and issues such as:

  • Class II and III Malocclusions

  • Crossbites

  • Mandibular Lateral Displacement (MLD)

  • High or Low Angle Skeletal Growth Patterns

  • TMJ Disorders in children
    By addressing these issues early, the approach significantly reduces the need for future orthognathic surgery and premolar extractions.

After the course, you’ll gain:

  • A new, efficient treatment concept that avoids removable appliances and prioritizes functional diagnostics

  • Evidence-based techniques that support skeletal and dental development

  • Enhanced ability to protect the TMJ and improve overall physical health

  • Immediate tools to implement early orthodontic treatment and become a leading provider in your area for pediatric dental care

Standard :

Payment in 2 installments
6 and 4 months prior to the course start date.

Individual:

Monthly installments at no additional charge. Due 30 days prior to course start date.

Other options available. Please call us.

Course Package:

IDEA – Practical. Personal. Powerful.
  • One tuition, no extra cost – you only need your “flight”
  • All-inclusive package: hotel, transportation, in-house chef
  • Small groups – only 16 participants!
  • Intense hands-on – impactful
  • Leading faculty – the best in their field
  • State-of-the-art facility – one of a kind
  • Education based on clinical experience and scientific evidence
  • Independent – Pure education – no corporate influence
  • Bring your own cases for discussion
  • Networking with like-minded professionals
Immerse in IDEA’s unique world of Advanced Dental Education

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