What Our Participants Say

Real voices from dentists who joined our clinical immersion programs in Cartagena. Read how hands-on, patient-based training reshaped their approach to implantology and gave them the confidence to apply new skills in their daily practice.

The initial one-week course was a wonderful experience. Although I had considerable experience with extractions, I had no surgical implant placement experience. During the course, I placed and assisted with several implants, gaining confidence in surgical protocols, instrumentation, teamwork, and case selection. The restorative training was also an excellent refresher on the Bicon platform. After a year of placing straightforward implants, I attended the intensive course to expand my skills. Thanks to Professor Marincola and Rosa, I gained experience with more advanced cases and now feel comfortable performing sinus bumps and managing various bone defects.

This course completely changed the way I approach implantology. Treating real patients under supervision made all the difference. I returned to my practice and immediately started with simple cases.

I've attended this course multiple times to learn from Prof. Dr. Mauro Marincola, and each time I leave wanting more. Despite over ten years of oral surgery experience and a completed implantology programme, this course transformed my practice. You work on real patients from day one, gaining experience impossible to replicate in a classroom. Prof. Marincola is an exceptional surgeon and teacher. The course is exclusively Bicon, and it converted me completely—I now use Bicon in almost every case. Cartagena's vibrant atmosphere makes the experience even more memorable. Go. And if you've already been, go back.

The best courses don't just teach you new techniques—they change the way you think. Every time I learn from Prof. Dr. Mauro Marincola, I return with more knowledge, more inspiration and an even greater drive to excel in my practice.

I attended the Bicon Implant Course at the University of Cartagena in November 2025, and it was one of the best courses I have ever attended. The program was highly intensive and hands-on, with 8–10 hours of surgery each day, providing an exceptional learning experience. Despite being new to the Bicon system, I placed three implants on the first day. Professor Mauro Marincola and Dr Daniel Hernandez were outstanding teachers whose knowledge and guidance were invaluable. Combined with a supportive team, excellent organisation, great hospitality, and the beautiful setting of Cartagena, this was a truly exceptional course.

My stay in Cartagena was truly an unforgettable experience and one of the most rewarding educational opportunities of my professional career. During the five-day implantology course at the University of Cartagena, we placed around 20 implants per day in a wide variety of clinical situations, gaining an incredible amount of practical experience in a short time. Professor Mauro Marincola guided us through every procedure with exceptional expertise, patience, and attention to detail, creating the ideal environment for learning and growth. I returned home with greater confidence, stronger surgical skills, and deep gratitude for this outstanding hands-on experience.

I had only theoretical knowledge before attending. During the course, I placed implants myself with full support. The daily briefings and debriefings were incredibly valuable.

No unnecessary theory — just real clinical work. Every case was discussed in detail, and the feedback after each surgery helped me improve immediately.

Small groups, great supervision, and a very structured approach. I finally feel confident to introduce implant treatments into my daily workflow.

Excellent hands-on course — almost like an implant bootcamp — with small groups and great instruction from Dr. Mauro Marincola. I felt more confident with each case and ready to start incorporating an implant workflow into my practice.

If you want to learn to swim, you must jump into the water." The experience in Cartagena plunges you straight into the real challenges of the craft. And when you feel overwhelmed by the complexity of a procedure, Professor Mauro Marincola is right there beside you, expertly guiding your hand. A true Master.

An exceptional clinical course that truly bridges theory and real-world surgery. The intensive supervision and insightful daily reviews made a massive impact on my implantology approach. A must-attend for any dentist looking to step up their surgical skills.

I attended the Bicon Implant Training Program at the Universidad de Cartagena, Facultad de Odontología, with Prof. Mauro. The course was highly practical, with hands-on implant surgery on real patients under expert supervision. The training provided a solid understanding of the Bicon system and increased my confidence in applying its principles in clinical practice. I would recommend this program to dentists looking for practical, patient-based implant training.

In 2 words: GLOVES-ON & START! Naturally, with the previous theoretical knowledge, this course is 100% practical and improves amazingly your surgical skills.

Through this dental implantology course, I gained valuable experience in implant placement with excellent hands-on training and expert guidance. The experience helped me develop practical implant placement skills and increased my confidence in clinical practice.

I participated in the course led by Professor Mauro Marincola at the University of Cartagena twice. Participating in these courses elevated my practical skills to a higher level. I use the surgical techniques taught me by Professor Marincola in my daily work. I recommend these courses to everyone and am convinced that everyone will find something for themselves.

As a surgeon experience in implantology, I was working with various dental implant systems. For last 18 years I have been using the Bicon system and actively participating with other Polish doctors, in courses at the University of Cartagena for over 10 years. I transfer gained there experience and recognized the unique educational model developed by Professor Mauro Marincola to Bicon training courses I conduct in Poland. They focus on minimally invasive implant procedures using Bicon implants. The impeccably prepared teaching material, the uniqueness of implant procedures, the highest level of advancement of surgical procedures, and the opportunity to work independently under the guidance of an experienced professor, make these courses exceptional.