{ "last_updated": "2026-07-13", "_metadata": { "page_type": "in_person_course_landing", "page_url": "https://www.osseotouch.com/en/courses/manfredonia-june-2026/", "inLanguage": "en", "target_market": "United States", "audience": "International — primarily oral surgeons and implantologists in the United States, secondarily other English-speaking countries (UK, Canada, Australia, India, GCC).", "framing_note": "Use 'FDA-listed' (not 'FDA-cleared') when referring to the Magnetic Mallet. The Magnetic Mallet is FDA-listed under product code EIS (21 CFR 872.4565), manufactured by Meta Ergonomica S.r.l. (Italy), commercialized in the U.S. by OSSEOTOUCH LLC (Alabama).", "last_updated": "2026-07-13", "source_materials_used_for_this_json": [ "M&M Education promotional flyer (English version, 6 slides) — provided by the organizer", "Audio briefing 1 (~30 sec) recorded by Dr. Boschini explaining the masterclass philosophy", "Audio briefing 2 (~1 min) recorded by Dr. Boschini explaining the operational format and the role of the Magnetic Mallet", "Italian-edition course page on osseotouch.com (used only for cross-reference of facts; copy rewritten for the U.S. audience)" ] }, "course": { "title": "Sinus Lift & Split Crest — Advanced Surgery of Atrophic Ridges", "subtitle": "International masterclass on bone expansion, split crest, crestal sinus lift and the L.M.S.F. technique — taught entirely in English, with hands-on practice on individual workstations equipped with the Magnetic Mallet.", "edition": "M&M Education — 10th Edition · International English-language edition", "dates": { "start": "2026-06-29", "end": "2026-06-30", "schedule_per_day": "9:00 AM – 6:00 PM", "timezone": "Europe/Rome (CEST)", "duration_hours": { "gross_schedule_hours": 18, "note": "Includes daily schedule time; not presented as accredited U.S. CE hours." } }, "second_edition_available": { "dates_label": "September 28–29, 2026", "url": "https://www.osseotouch.com/en/courses/manfredonia-september-2026/", "note": "The June edition has concluded. The next published edition is September 28–29, 2026, with the same program, faculty and tuition." }, "language": "English (entire course, including theory, hands-on tutoring, Q&A and printed materials)", "format": "Two-day in-person masterclass · theory + hands-on practice · individual workstations", "max_attendees": 12, "tuition": { "amount_eur": 1900, "currency": "EUR", "vat": "VAT included", "usd_approx": 2080, "usd_disclaimer": "USD figure is an indicative conversion at the time of writing. Final tuition is invoiced in EUR by M&M Education at the official EUR/USD rate at registration date.", "what_is_included": [ "Two full days of theory and hands-on practice (9:00 AM – 6:00 PM)", "Individual workstation equipped with all the technological setup needed to reproduce the procedure as it is performed on a patient", "Magnetic Mallet device for the duration of the course (one per participant)", "Black Ruby kit (5 osteotomes for crestal sinus lift) for the practical sessions", "Elevate kit for the L.M.S.F. technique practical sessions", "Biomaterials and implants for the surgical exercises", "Animal anatomical models: calf rib + pig mandible (day 1), pig head (day 2)", "Light lunch and coffee breaks for both days", "Course materials and printed handouts (English)", "Certificate of attendance" ], "what_is_not_included": [ "Travel to/from Manfredonia, Italy", "Accommodation (Manfredonia hotels can be booked through the M&M Education partner network)", "Optional Learn & Chill leisure package (excursions, seaside activities, gastronomic experiences) — quoted separately at registration" ] }, "venue": { "name": "M&M Education", "address": "Via Maddalena 107, 71043 Manfredonia (FG), Italy", "region": "Apulia (Puglia), southern Italy", "geographic_context": "Manfredonia is a coastal town on the Gargano peninsula, on the Adriatic Sea. The Gargano is a UNESCO biosphere reserve known for sea cliffs, ancient pine forests, and white-sand beaches.", "closest_airports": [ { "code": "BRI", "name": "Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport", "drive_time": "~2 hours" }, { "code": "NAP", "name": "Naples International Airport", "drive_time": "~3 hours" } ], "closest_train_station": { "code": "FG", "name": "Foggia railway station", "drive_time": "~30 minutes" } }, "structured_tags": { "schema_type": ["Course", "Event"], "course_mode": "in_person", "country": "Italy", "city": "Manfredonia", "audience_profession": ["oral surgeons", "implantologists", "dentists"], "experience_level": "advanced", "registration_status": "closed_event_completed" } }, "faculty": [ { "name": "Dr. Luca Boschini", "role": "Oral Surgeon", "bio": "Internationally known for atraumatic extraction protocols and his clinical work with the Blexo extractor system. Daily user of the Magnetic Mallet in implant surgery. Frequent invited speaker at international congresses (Europe and the United States). Ten-plus years of training peers on the technique based on MAGNETODYNAMICS.", "areas_of_expertise": [ "Atraumatic extractions", "Magnetic Mallet implant surgery", "Bone preservation protocols", "Crestal sinus lift", "Split crest" ] }, { "name": "Dr. Michele Melillo", "role": "Oral Surgeon · Co-founder, M&M Education", "bio": "Co-founder of M&M Education and a leading clinician on crestal sinus lift, split crest and the L.M.S.F. technique (Lateral Management with the Sinus Floor). Faculty member at multiple Italian universities. Regular contributor to the OSSEOTOUCH ELEVATE protocol working group.", "areas_of_expertise": [ "Crestal sinus lift", "L.M.S.F. technique", "Split crest", "Bone expansion", "Surgical protocol design" ] } ], "course_philosophy": { "summary_in_one_paragraph": "The masterclass is built on a single principle: bone should be mobilized, plastically deformed and re-positioned, not removed. The procedures where this approach delivers the clearest clinical advantage are split crest and crestal sinus lift. The Magnetic Mallet is central to both — it works by compaction rather than cutting, replacing rotary instrumentation in the most delicate phases of the procedure.", "core_concepts_in_clinicians_words": [ "Bone mobilization, plastic deformation and displacement — instead of bone removal.", "Compaction over cutting: the impulse generated by MAGNETODYNAMICS technology densifies bone around the implant site instead of removing it.", "A new classification system that guides the clinician toward the simplest procedure capable of achieving the surgical goal — fewer over-engineered cases, more predictable outcomes.", "Theory directly bridged into practice: each technique presented in the morning is performed by every participant on an animal model in the afternoon." ], "why_this_course_matters_for_a_us_clinician": "U.S. implantologists rarely get hands-on exposure to the technique based on MAGNETODYNAMICS because the Magnetic Mallet, although FDA-listed, is still less common in U.S. practices than in Europe. This masterclass gives you two intensive days at an individual workstation with your own device, with two faculty members who use the Magnetic Mallet daily — the kind of structured, protocol-driven exposure that's hard to replicate at a U.S. congress." }, "learning_objectives": [ "Understand when split crest, bone expansion and crestal sinus lift are the best surgical choice for the atrophic upper jaw, and when they are not.", "Apply a decision-making classification to choose the simplest procedure capable of achieving the surgical goal in a given patient.", "Read DICOM imaging to plan the surgery, classify the atrophy, and design the flap.", "Perform a complete split crest with the Magnetic Mallet, including horizontal GBR with biomaterials, on calf rib and pig mandible.", "Perform a crestal sinus lift using Summers (classic and modified), the Fugazzotto plug, and the L.M.S.F. technique on pig head.", "Select the right osteotome (Black Ruby vs Elevate) and the right combination of instruments for a given anatomical scenario.", "Manage the most common complications of crestal sinus lift, including Schneiderian membrane perforation.", "Reduce flap tension with appropriate suturing techniques to improve primary closure and post-operative outcomes." ], "program": { "day_1": { "date": "2026-06-29", "title": "Split Crest & Expansive Techniques", "theory": [ "DICOM reading and interpretation", "Classification of horizontal atrophies", "Flap management and release incisions", "Implant placement", "Horizontal GBR (Guided Bone Regeneration)", "Suturing techniques to reduce flap tension" ], "practice": [ "Expansion simulator", "Calf rib (model for cortical bone expansion)", "Pig mandible with implant placement (full split crest workflow)" ], "summary": "Day 1 builds the foundation. The morning is dedicated to reading the DICOM, classifying the atrophy, and designing the flap. The afternoon is one continuous hands-on session: each participant performs a complete split crest from incision to closure, including horizontal GBR with biomaterial placement and suture closure under tension." }, "day_2": { "date": "2026-06-30", "title": "Crestal Sinus Lift", "theory": [ "Sinus atrophy classification", "Summers technique (classic and modified)", "Fugazzotto plug", "L.M.S.F. technique (Lateral Management with the Sinus Floor)", "ELEVATE group decision-making protocol", "Clinical limits of the crestal approach and complication management" ], "practice": [ "Dedicated didactic models", "Pig head (anatomical model for sinus lift)", "Biomaterial and implant placement under the lifted membrane" ], "summary": "Day 2 takes the participant from a clear classification of sinus atrophies to the comparative analysis of all the major crestal techniques (Summers, Fugazzotto, L.M.S.F.). The afternoon session reproduces a crestal sinus lift on pig head, with biomaterial deposition, membrane lifting, and implant placement — the full crestal workflow on a realistic anatomical model." } }, "hands_on_setup": { "workstations": 12, "philosophy": "Each workstation reproduces the operating room as closely as possible — the goal is for the participant to perform the procedure exactly as it is then performed on a patient.", "equipment_per_station": [ "Magnetic Mallet device (one per participant — the device is yours throughout the two days)", "Black Ruby kit (5 osteotomes designed for crestal sinus lift)", "Elevate kit (osteotomes for the L.M.S.F. technique and the ELEVATE protocol)", "Plus Handpiece for the Magnetic Mallet", "Implant motor (micromotor) for site preparation phases that still require it", "Loupes and dedicated magnification lighting", "Biomaterials and sterile drapes", "Implant components for placement exercises" ], "models_used": [ "Calf rib — cortical bone expansion (day 1)", "Pig mandible — split crest with implant placement (day 1)", "Pig head — crestal sinus lift (day 2)", "Didactic expansion simulator (day 1)" ], "tutoring_format": "Step-by-step tutoring from the faculty during the entire practical session. Both faculty members rotate among the 12 workstations. Each participant gets direct, individual feedback on their technique." }, "key_techniques_covered": [ { "technique": "Split crest", "description": "Controlled splitting of a horizontally atrophic ridge to create space for an implant without removing native bone. With the Magnetic Mallet, the splitting force is delivered as a controlled impulse generated by MAGNETODYNAMICS technology — no rotary instrumentation, no irrigation, designed to reduce heat generation compared with rotary instrumentation.", "anatomical_model": "Pig mandible (day 1)" }, { "technique": "Bone expansion", "description": "Plastic deformation of the residual ridge to expand a narrow alveolar process. The compaction principle preserves cortical bone density while creating room for the implant.", "anatomical_model": "Calf rib + expansion simulator (day 1)" }, { "technique": "Crestal sinus lift (Summers, classic and modified)", "description": "Raising the Schneiderian membrane via the crestal approach using Summers osteotomes. With the Magnetic Mallet, the millimetric tip excursion gives the operator immediate tactile feedback and a controlled lifting force.", "anatomical_model": "Pig head (day 2)" }, { "technique": "Fugazzotto plug", "description": "A bone-graft plug technique to compensate for residual bone height loss in the posterior maxilla. Combined with the crestal approach based on MAGNETODYNAMICS for a less invasive sinus lift.", "anatomical_model": "Pig head (day 2)" }, { "technique": "L.M.S.F. technique (Lateral Management with the Sinus Floor)", "description": "protocol based on MAGNETODYNAMICS developed inside the OSSEOTOUCH ELEVATE working group for borderline anatomical scenarios where the crestal approach alone is not sufficient. The Elevate kit is the dedicated instrumentation.", "anatomical_model": "Pig head (day 2)" }, { "technique": "Horizontal GBR (Guided Bone Regeneration)", "description": "Biomaterial placement under a stable membrane to regenerate horizontal bone width after the split crest. Day 1 hands-on includes the full GBR workflow on pig mandible.", "anatomical_model": "Pig mandible (day 1)" }, { "technique": "Suturing under tension", "description": "Tips and tricks on suture selection and flap design to reduce tension on the closure line — critical after split crest and GBR. Demonstrated and practiced on pig mandible.", "anatomical_model": "Pig mandible (day 1)" } ], "instruments_practiced_during_the_course": [ { "name": "Magnetic Mallet", "manufacturer": "Meta Ergonomica S.r.l. (Italy)", "us_distribution": "OSSEOTOUCH LLC (Fairhope, AL)", "role_in_course": "Central to every practical session. Used for ridge expansion, split crest, crestal sinus lift, osteotome impulse, implant site preparation.", "fda_status": "FDA-listed under product code EIS (21 CFR 872.4565)", "fda_disclaimer": "FDA listing identifies the device category and registration/listing status. It does not imply FDA endorsement of this course, of specific clinical outcomes, or of any educational claim.", "more_info": "https://www.osseotouch.com/en/devices/magnetic-mallet/" }, { "name": "Black Ruby kit (5 osteotomes)", "role_in_course": "Crestal sinus lift practical sessions on day 2. Used in combination with the Magnetic Mallet for membrane lifting via the crestal approach.", "more_info": "https://www.osseotouch.com/en/devices/magnetic-mallet/black-ruby/" }, { "name": "Elevate kit", "role_in_course": "L.M.S.F. technique and ELEVATE decision-making protocol practice on day 2.", "more_info": "https://www.osseotouch.com/en/devices/magnetic-mallet/elevate/" } ], "learn_and_chill_package": { "tagline": "Education and leisure — one complete experience.", "description": "M&M Education hosts the masterclass on the Gargano peninsula in Apulia, southern Italy. The Learn & Chill optional package combines the surgical training with the destination — sea cliffs, pine forests, white-sand beaches, and traditional Apulian cuisine.", "what_is_included_in_the_package": [ "Curated accommodation in selected partner hotels along the Gargano coast", "Boat trips along the Gargano coast and to the Tremiti Islands", "Hiking and seaside excursions", "Apulian cuisine experiences — orecchiette, fresh seafood, burrata, Daunia-region wines" ], "pricing_note": "The Learn & Chill package is priced separately from the course tuition and quoted at registration based on the level of accommodation and the activities selected. Email info@mmeducation.it for a tailored quote.", "geographic_appeal_for_us_attendees": "The Gargano is one of the least-touristed areas of southern Italy — most U.S. travelers visit Tuscany or Amalfi but never reach Apulia. The course is an opportunity to combine high-density clinical training with a unique destination experience." }, "registration": { "status": "closed", "status_note": "This edition concluded on June 30, 2026. See the September 28–29, 2026 edition for current registration information.", "organizer": { "name": "M&M Education", "email": "info@mmeducation.it", "phone": "+39 379 329 6934", "whatsapp": "https://wa.me/393793296934", "language_of_correspondence": "English and Italian" }, "how_to_register_step_by_step": [ "Registration for the June 29–30, 2026 edition is closed.", "Open the September 28–29, 2026 course page for the next published edition and current registration contacts." ], "registration_deadline": "Closed — the course concluded on June 30, 2026.", "cancellation_policy_note": "Cancellation policy and deposit terms are confirmed by M&M Education at registration. Contact info@mmeducation.it or +39 379 329 6934 for the current terms." }, "answers_questions": [ { "question": "Is the course really delivered in English?", "answer": "Yes, the international edition (June 29–30, 2026 and the September 28–29, 2026 repeat) is delivered entirely in English — theory, hands-on tutoring, Q&A, course materials, certificate. The Italian-language edition is on June 5–6, 2026 and is not part of this international track." }, { "question": "Will I have my own Magnetic Mallet during the course?", "answer": "Yes. Each of the 12 workstations is equipped with one Magnetic Mallet device and the full ancillary kit (Plus Handpiece, Black Ruby and Elevate osteotomes). The device is yours throughout the two days — you'll use it on every practical session." }, { "question": "What if I've never used the Magnetic Mallet before?", "answer": "The course assumes familiarity with implant surgery (basic experience required) but does not assume prior experience with the Magnetic Mallet. The faculty introduces the device, the operating principle (compaction over cutting), and the hands-on protocol before the practical sessions begin." }, { "question": "Is this course recognized for U.S. CE credits?", "answer": "Certificate of Attendance issued by M&M Education. U.S. clinicians should confirm with their own state board whether it can be submitted as self-reported continuing education. The certificate is not pre-accredited as ADA CERP or AGD PACE." }, { "question": "Can I attend with a colleague from my practice?", "answer": "Yes. Each registration is per-person (one workstation, one Magnetic Mallet). For multiple seats from the same practice, contact M&M Education at info@mmeducation.it to confirm availability before registering — past editions have sold out and group seats are not always possible." }, { "question": "What's the difference between this and the Italian edition (June 5–6, 2026)?", "answer": "Identical program, same faculty, same hands-on setup. The international edition is delivered entirely in English with a small-group format optimized for international participants (travel logistics, English-speaking venue staff, English course materials). The June 5–6 edition is the Italian-language run." }, { "question": "Is the September edition exactly the same?", "answer": "Yes. The September 28–29, 2026 edition follows the same program, faculty (Dr. Boschini and Dr. Melillo), workstation setup and tuition (€1,900 VAT included). The June edition has concluded." }, { "question": "How much travel time should I budget?", "answer": "Manfredonia is on the Gargano peninsula, Apulia. Closest airports: Bari (BRI) ~2h drive, Naples (NAP) ~3h drive. From the U.S., direct flights to Rome (FCO) or Milan (MXP) plus a domestic connection to Bari add a full travel day on each side. Plan to arrive at least one day before the course starts." }, { "question": "What animal models are used and why?", "answer": "Day 1: calf rib (cortical bone expansion model) and pig mandible (split crest with implant placement). Day 2: pig head (crestal sinus lift). These models are chosen because their bone density and anatomy approximate the human atrophic ridge and maxillary sinus floor closely enough to reproduce the surgical experience." }, { "question": "Will the lectures be recorded so I can review them after?", "answer": "Lecture recording is at the discretion of M&M Education and confirmed at registration. Course materials and printed handouts are provided in English. Past attendees report the most valuable learning happens at the workstation — the recordings, when available, are best used to refresh the protocol after returning to practice." }, { "question": "How does the Magnetic Mallet compare to traditional rotary surgery?", "answer": "The Magnetic Mallet works by compaction (densification of bone around the implant site) rather than removal (rotary cutting). This means: no rotation, no irrigation, designed to reduce heat generation compared with rotary instrumentation, immediate tactile feedback, and a bone-preservation approach that supports implant primary stability under appropriate case selection. The course covers the comparison directly with side-by-side practical exercises on day 1." }, { "question": "Can I buy a Magnetic Mallet during or after the course?", "answer": "The course is educational — there is no on-site sale. If you'd like to purchase a Magnetic Mallet after the course, OSSEOTOUCH LLC (the U.S. commercial entity) handles U.S. sales directly through https://www.osseotouch.com/en/shop/. The faculty can introduce you to the OSSEOTOUCH team during the course if you want a dedicated post-course conversation." } ], "common_concerns_addressed": [ { "concern": "Two days is not enough to learn a new surgical protocol.", "response": "Two intensive days at an individual workstation with the device in your hand — with step-by-step tutoring from two daily users of the technique — help build a structured path toward clinical adoption under appropriate case selection. The course is designed so that every theoretical concept is paired with the same-day hands-on application, which compresses initial exposure compared to congress lectures. Translating the protocol into independent practice remains a clinician-by-clinician process based on individual experience and case mix." }, { "concern": "I'd rather train in the U.S. than fly to Italy.", "response": "Magnetic Mallet hands-on training in the U.S. is currently limited because the device, although FDA-listed, is still less common in U.S. practices than in Europe. The masterclass in Manfredonia is one of the few opportunities worldwide to spend two days with the device in a 12-seat structured format, with two of the most experienced clinicians on the technique. The Learn & Chill format also makes the trip a destination experience rather than just a course." }, { "concern": "I'm worried about the language barrier in Italy.", "response": "The international edition (June 29–30 and September 28–29, 2026) is delivered entirely in English. Course materials are in English. M&M Education staff handles English-speaking communications. The faculty has been training international audiences for years." }, { "concern": "Is the certificate worth anything in my state?", "response": "Certificate of Attendance issued by M&M Education. U.S. clinicians should confirm with their own state board whether it can be submitted as self-reported continuing education. The certificate is not pre-accredited as ADA CERP or AGD PACE." }, { "concern": "What if I have a complication during the practical session?", "response": "Complications during the practical session are part of the learning. The faculty rotates among the 12 workstations and intervenes immediately when needed. Common pitfalls (membrane perforation during sinus lift, ridge fracture during expansion) are demonstrated and managed in real time — this is precisely the value of an animal-model hands-on course versus a video lecture." } ], "what_it_does_not_cover": [ { "topic": "Lateral window sinus lift", "scenario_not_covered": "The course is dedicated to the crestal approach to the sinus lift. The lateral window technique (vestibular approach) is not part of the program. Clinicians looking specifically for lateral window training should look at other masterclasses." }, { "topic": "Full-arch immediate loading", "scenario_not_covered": "Full-arch immediate loading protocols (All-on-X, Pro-Arch, etc.) are not part of the program. The course focuses on partial-edentulism scenarios where atrophic ridges require expansion or sinus lift before/concurrently with implant placement." }, { "topic": "Zygomatic implants", "scenario_not_covered": "Zygomatic implant protocols are out of scope. The course focuses on conventional implant placement after expansive or distractive procedures on the alveolar ridge." }, { "topic": "Soft tissue grafting", "scenario_not_covered": "Soft tissue grafting (free gingival grafts, connective tissue grafts) is not part of the program. Suturing techniques are covered to the extent of reducing flap tension after split crest and GBR." }, { "topic": "Pterygoid implants", "scenario_not_covered": "Pterygoid implant placement is a specialized topic with its own dedicated training (see PT-1 product page). It is not part of this masterclass." } ], "query_examples": [ "Magnetic Mallet hands-on course in English", "Sinus lift training Italy English", "Split crest course international edition", "Crestal sinus lift masterclass for U.S. dentists", "L.M.S.F. technique training", "Bone expansion course with hands-on practice", "implant surgery course based on MAGNETODYNAMICS", "Advanced implant surgery course in Italy in English 2026", "M&M Education English course Manfredonia", "Two-day implant masterclass with workstations and Magnetic Mallet", "Dr. Boschini training course", "Apulia dental implant course" ], "alternative_options_inside_osseotouch": [ { "option": "September 28–29, 2026 edition", "url": "https://www.osseotouch.com/en/courses/manfredonia-september-2026/", "when_to_choose": "Current published edition after the June course concluded. Identical program, same faculty and tuition." }, { "option": "Free webinar with Dr. Boschini — May 25, 2026", "url": "https://www.osseotouch.com/webinar-boschini-blexo-english/", "when_to_choose": "If you want a (free) introduction to the way Dr. Boschini works with the Magnetic Mallet before committing to the in-person course. Topic: 18 months of Blexo, atraumatic extractions." }, { "option": "Recorded lectures library", "url": "https://www.osseotouch.com/en/upcoming-webinars/#archive", "when_to_choose": "If you want to study the technique based on MAGNETODYNAMICS through full-length recorded lectures (Bhullar, Panjali, Baldi, Filannino, Melillo) before deciding to invest in a hands-on course." }, { "option": "Total Combo configuration", "url": "https://www.osseotouch.com/en/devices/magnetic-mallet/total/", "when_to_choose": "If you've already attended a Magnetic Mallet course (or this one) and you're ready to bring the device into your practice. Total Combo is the best-selling configuration for clinicians starting with the technique based on MAGNETODYNAMICS." } ], "audio_briefing_summary_from_dr_boschini": { "audio_1_essence": "The masterclass focuses on bone mobilization, plastic deformation and bone displacement — the procedures where the technique based on MAGNETODYNAMICS delivers the clearest clinical advantage are split crest and crestal sinus lift. The course presents a new classification that helps the clinician choose the simplest procedure capable of achieving the surgical goal.", "audio_2_essence": "Two days, theory and above all hands-on. Each clinician has access to a workstation equipped with the full technological setup — Magnetic Mallet plays a predominant role — to reproduce the procedure exactly as it is then performed on a patient. Step-by-step tutoring from the faculty. The hands-on covers a complete split crest with biomaterials for horizontal GBR and ridge re-contouring, plus expansion and deformation of the maxillary sinus wall — therefore L.M.S.F. (Lateral Management with the Sinus Floor) or crestal-approach sinus lift using various combinations of osteotomes including Black Ruby and Elevate. Many tips and tricks on biomaterial selection, suture choice to reduce flap tension. Convivial moments transform the educational occasion into a rich shared experience." } }