Online (self-paced) Certification Course
Complete at your own pace with Zoom support sessions
Course Fee: $5,500 , 7 CE (pay via credit card, lending club, or check)
Includes:
24-Month access to the Pinhole® online training course.
One cassette of 13 patented Pinhole Gum Rejuvenation® instruments ($4,000 value)
Typodont & mount for practice
Training support sessions via Zoom for doctor & staff
Access to the Pinhole® Doctors Forum on Facebook.
Use of Pinhole® trademarks & patents to brand you as “Pinhole® Certified”.
7 CE


Cadaver Hands-on Training
In-Person Certification Course (Live surgery & cadaver workshop)
This includes one day of hands-on training PLUS the online package with instruments, online training course and Zoom support sessions
Course Fee: $7,500, 14 CE (pay via credit card, lending club, or check)
Price for non-doctor staff: $150 each (limit 3)
In-Person Schedule
- 7-8 am check-in and continental breakfast
- Instrumentation & academic material review
- Live Pinhole® surgery by Dr. John Chao
- Hands-on typodont training
- Lunch
- Breakout session for staff
- Hands-on cadaver training in a dental chair
Course Location:
Pinhole Academy
100 S. 1st St.
Alhambra, CA 91801
626-308-9104
Seminar Dates:
Friday, March 17, 2023 (full)
Friday, June 23, 2023
Friday, August 18, 2023
Friday, October 20, 2023
Add-on In-person Cadaver Training Course
One day hands-on training
This option may be selected if you fall into one of the following categories:
- If you are enrolled in the online course
- If you have completed the online course
- If you are a Pinhole® graduate
Course Fee: $3,000 , 7 CE (pay via credit card, lending club, or check)
Price for non-doctor staff: $150 each (limit 3)
In-Person Schedule
- 7-8 am check-in and continental breakfast
- Instrumentation & academic material review
- Live Pinhole® surgery by Dr. John Chao
- Hands-on typodont training
- Lunch
- Breakout session for your staff
- Hands-on cadaver training in a dental chair
Course Location:
Pinhole Academy
100 S. 1st St.
Alhambra, CA 91801
626-308-9104
Seminar Dates:
Friday, March 17, 2023 (full)
Friday, June 23, 2023
Friday, August 18, 2023
Friday, October 20, 2023

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Airport Options
Bob Hope (Burbank) – 25 miles
Ontario – 30 miles
John Wayne (Santa Ana)- 40 miles

Hotel Options
Marriott Courtyard ($159/night)
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 ($130+/night)(walking distance-one block)
15 N 1st Street, Alhambra CA 91801
(626) 380-9797
Book Online with Days Inn
The Langham ($235+ /night) 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