Transform Your Practice with a Revolutionary Approach to Gum Recession Treatment
Join thousands of dental professionals worldwide who have mastered the minimally invasive Pinhole® Surgical Technique (PST®). Achieve exceptional patient outcomes with less pain, quicker recovery, and lasting results. Enroll in our certification courses today and elevate your expertise.
Why Choose the Pinhole® Surgical Technique?
- Minimally Invasive: No incisions, no sutures—faster healing and happier patients.
- Proven Results: Backed by years of clinical success from 4,000+ certified PST® doctors
- In-Depth Hands-On Training: Gain the skills and confidence to implement PST® immediately.
Pinhole® Training & Certification Options
Choose the path that fits where you are in your PST® journey—whether you are getting certified for the first time or returning for refresher and advanced in-person training.
Online Course
Master the Technique from Anywhere, at Your Own Pace
$5,500
What’s Included?
- 24-Month Access: Comprehensive HD video modules (English or Spanish).
- 13-Piece Instrument Kit: Patented Pinhole® cassette (value $4,000).
- Typodont & Mount: Practice PST® techniques hands-on before treating patients.
- Unlimited Mentorship: One-on-one tele-conferences with Dr. Chao.
- Community Forum: Join 4,000+ certified clinicians in our private group.
- Official Certification & 7 CE Credits
Online + 1-Day Foundational In-Person Training
Certification Plus Live Clinical Training
$7,500
- Full-Day Foundational Training with direct instructor guidance.
- Live Surgery Viewing: Observe Dr. Chao perform full-arch PST® cases.
- Core Clinical Refinements for release, overcorrection, and treatment planning.
- Personalized Feedback to refine your technique before treating more complex cases.
- Total of 14 CE Credits (7 additional hands-on credits).
Friday, April 24, 2026
Friday, September 25, 2026
Limited non-doctor staff may attend the in-person day for $150 each.
Online + 1-Day Foundational In-Person Training + 1-Day Advanced Training
Complete Certification and Advanced Training Path
$9,500
Includes
- Everything in the Online Course
- 1-Day Foundational In-Person Training
- 1-Day Advanced In-Person Training
- Advanced Case Techniques for more complex recession cases and treatment planning.
- Targeted Drug-Delivery Strategies in Periodontics, including tray delivery perio therapy and local delivery techniques.
- Chao Brushing Stent, DNA Bacteriological Testing, and Implants with PST®
Friday, April 24, 2026
Friday, September 25, 2026
Advanced Training Date:
Saturday, September 26, 2026
In-Person Training Options for Certified PST® Doctors
Please contact us directly for registration
Refresher 1-Day In-Person Training
$2,000
Join a Foundational In-Person Training day as a refresher to review technique, observe live surgery, and strengthen your clinical confidence.
Advanced 1-Day In-Person Training
$2,000
Attend the Advanced 1-Day In-Person Training for advanced case techniques, targeted periodontal drug-delivery strategies, brushing stent protocols, DNA bacteriological testing, and implants with PST®.
Refresher + Advanced
$4,000
Attend both the 1-day refresher training and the 1-day advanced training for the most complete in-person review and skill expansion.
Training Dates
- Refresher / Foundational In-Person Dates:
Friday, April 24, 2026
Friday, September 25, 2026 - Advanced Training Date:
Saturday, September 26, 2026
Certified PST® doctors should contact our office directly to register.
Call: (626) 248-3264 or Email: PSTAcademy@gmail.comCertified PST® doctors may attend the refresher day, the advanced day, or both.
Doctor Testimonials
“The Pinhole® Surgical Technique has transformed my practice and my patients’ lives. The results are phenomenal, and the learning experience was seamless.”
— Dr. Shelby, Certified Pinhole® Clinician
“I was initially skeptical, but the results speak for themselves. My patients are thrilled with the outcomes.”
— Dr. Marco Antonio, Periodontist
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Airport Options
Bob Hope (Burbank) – 25 miles
Ontario – 30 miles
John Wayne (Santa Ana)- 40 miles
Hotel Options
Marriott Courtyard
(5 miles from Pinhole Academy)
180 N. Fair Oaks Ave. Pasadena CA, 91103
(626)403-7600
(phone reservations group rate code Pinhole Surgical Technique)
Days Inn Alhambra
(walking distance-one block)
15 N 1st Street, Alhambra CA 91801
(626) 380-9797
Book Online with Days Inn
The Langham
(3 miles from Pinhole Academy)
1401 S Oak Knoll Ave, Pasadena, CA 91106
(626) 568-3900
Book Online-July with The Langham-Corporate Rate
(phone reservations group rate code Pinhole Surgical Technique)
Hilton San Gabriel
(3 miles from Pinhole Academy – no group rate)
225 W Valley Blvd, San Gabriel, CA 91776
(626) 270-2700
Book Online with Hilton San Gabriel