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Hands-On and Live Patient Courses
Eddie Corrales has been a dental technician since 1989. He opened the doors of Downtown Dental Designs Laboratory in 1997. This is where he found a passion for helping clients experience a beautiful smile through Smile Design. He has traveled around the world lecturing and educating dental professionals about digital dentistry and the latest trends in the field since 2004. Eddie Corrales is the founder of Cadsmiles, a Same-Day Smile service for offices that own Cad Cam systems like CEREC. His experience as a laboratory owner and as an educator has allowed him to become a key player in the crafting of beautiful smiles by involving the patient throughout the process. He believes in creating great partnerships with his clients and team members to create a friendly, respectful, and successful environment.
Dr. Frank Spear, the co-founder of Spear Education, is one of the most respected educators in esthetic and restorative dentistry worldwide, and the visionary behind the Facially Generated Treatment Planning methodology, which forms the foundation of Spear’s interdisciplinary curriculum. Dr. Spear continues to lecture globally, inspiring thousands of clinicians to elevate their diagnostic and restorative capabilities. His work has shaped treatment philosophy and empowered practitioners to achieve greater competence, confidence, and patient-centered results.
Dr. Dan Butterman is a 1994 graduate of the University of Maryland School of Dentistry. He also is a graduate of the Misch International Implant Institute, a Fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists, and a member of PEERS Implant Faculty Group. Dr. Butterman is an advanced CEREC trainer and Resident Faculty at CDOCS.com. He lectures nationally and internationally on all aspects of digital dentistry, and is a hardware, software, and materials Beta tester. Dr. Butterman maintains a general practice in Centennial, Colorado with an emphasis on implant and digital dentistry.
Darrell S Chun, DDS, MAGD graduated from UCSF Dental School in 1991. He just began his
36th year in private practice in Elk Grove, CA. He enjoys providing all aspects of dentistry to his
patients but Solea all tissue laser forms the backbone of his practice. He feels that it’s important
to support and participate in organized dentistry and has recently served as President for the
California Academy of General Dentistry. He currently advises the CNU dental school AGD
chapter. In the future, Dr. Chun looks forward to spending more time in Kona, HI with his wife,
DeAnna, tending to his small coffee farm.
Dr. Clark Brinton graduated OHSU School of Dentistry as 2013 class valedictorian and served 4 years in the National Health Service Corps. In 2017 he co-founded Arvory Dental Group, which has grown to 8 locations in NW Oregon. In 2018 he founded Hero Dental Education, a PACE accredited CE provider offering online, hands-on, and live patient courses related to dental implants and digital dentistry. He has lectured nationally and internationally on the topics of digital dentistry and dental implant workflows. Clark is faculty with Dental Success Network, OHSU SOD, and a clinical site director for the Oral Implantology residency at Jacksonville University.
Dr. Corey Raymond, DMD, graduated from Temple University School of Dentistry in 2014. With a background in chemistry and molecular biology, he has advanced dental implant surgery through innovative surgical methods and 3D-printed guides that improve precision, reduce discomfort, and speed healing. Dr. Raymond has lectured nationally on modern implant and restorative techniques and leverages strong industry partnerships to bring high-quality, cost-effective care to patients. In 2020, he founded the Academy of Modern Implants & Dentistry in King of Prussia
We now offer two great options. Perform the surgery, or participate in lecture and hands-on exercise and observe the surgery. Live patient courses are held at the Hero Dental Education facility in Beaverton, OR.
Conveniently located within 30 minutes of PDX airport.
Our hybrid teaching program allows you to learn the didactic aspects of full arch implant treatment from treatment planning to completion. Then attendees will arrive for in person for hands-on training on models and on a live patient. Temporary Oregon dental licenses can be obtained for out-of-state attendees.
Our hybrid teaching program allows you online didactic training for dental implants including treatment planning, surgery, and final restoration. Then attendees will arrive in person for hands-on training on models and live patients. Temporary Oregon dental licenses can be obtained for out-of-state attendees.
Our hybrid teaching program allows you online didactic training for crestal sinus lifts. Then attendees will arrive in person for hands-on training on models and live patients. Temporary Oregon dental licenses can be obtained for out-of-state attendees.
Learn management of biological, surgical and prosthetic implant complications, and how to prevent the majority of them. Practice implant removal, screw retrieval, and implant grafting procedures on models and animal specimens
Our online continuing education is designed to be comprehensive and immersive. Learn at your own pace and in your own place.
HERO DENTAL EDUCATION
Nationally Approved PACE Program
Provider for FAGD/MAGD credit.
Approval does not imply acceptance by
any regulatory authority or AGD endorsement.
12/1/2025 to 11/30/2027
Provider ID #400829
