Achieve excellence in advanced dental surgery
Master advanced surgical techniques with Dr. Snježana Pohl's evidence-based, hands-on training.
30+
Years of experience
1k+
Students trained worldwide
25+
Clinical publications
100%
Satisfaction rating
At Decision Matters, we empower dental professionals with advanced knowledge and practical skills to excel in oral surgery and periodontology.
Learn from Dr. Snježana Pohl's 30+ years of expertise and enhance your proficiency through immersive workshops featuring exclusive training models.
"I first saw about Snježana's course on Facebook and I immediately booked myself in, because I know her work and I always admire her results."
Dr. Stavros Eleftheriou | Walton, UK
"We spent so much time learning different techniques and practicing them over and over again that I feel completely confident in going back home and just doing them for my patients, achieving much greater implant outcomes."
Dr. Naeem Etemadi | San Diego, USA
"All the hands-on surgery, suturing and bone grafting techniques are invaluable for anybody who wants to advance their surgical career. I wish I did it sooner!"
Dr. Navid Torabian | Sacramento, USA
“It's completely changed pretty much all the way I manage soft tissue and a lot of my surgical procedures.”
Dr. Richard Heinl | West Palm Beach, USA
“This course is so good, I barely noticed the beauty of our surroundings!"
Dr. Alexander Friedberg | Dortmund, Germany
“I have spent over $100k just in the last years on CE’s… this has got to be one of the best courses I have taken!”
Dr. Sukhjit Gill | Clovis, USA
“The program has been an absolute delight. Snježana is a very warm character, very giving with her knowledge. There is no harbouring, everything is laid out on display.”
Dr. Johan Weemaes | Sunshine Coast, Australia
“I was looking for a good soft tissue course and asked colleagues I trust — the surgeons I respect all recommended Dr. Pohl’s course. They came too, so it was a no-brainer to come here.”
Dr. Jeremy Miller | Phoenix, USA
"I took Snježana's course seven years ago and what I can tell you is that it's definitely transformed my practice."
Dr. Jay Lopez | Tucson, USA
"Just having her expertise literally right in front of us to demonstrate up close, was instrumental to the learning environment that was provided here."
Dr. Art Mirelez | Fresno, USA
Featured Courses
Explore our range of intensive courses tailored to elevate your skills and deliver outstanding patient outcomes.
MAXI Hybrid Course
Master surgical techniques for aesthetic implant treatments through a unique blend of online learning and hands-on workshops in Croatia.
Croatia
4 Days
Proven Techniques
Courses are based on Dr. Pohl’s published methods, including the mIVAN technique with 11+ years of results — so you can bring these outcomes into your own practice with confidence.
Exceptional Locations
Hands-on workshops are held in beautiful Croatia, giving you space to focus fully on refining your technique, away from clinic distractions.
All-Inclusive Experience
Enjoy expert training, accommodation, transfers, and social events—all included in select courses, so you can focus entirely on the training, not the logistics.
“It has been a great course, a great experience, the food here is wonderful and the other course participants are great.”
Dr. Collin Palmquist | Watertown, USA
“Dr. Pohl will teach you all the tricks in the book which are necessary to expand your knowledge of soft tissue surgery.”
Dr. Darijo Pandžić | Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina
“Whoever wants to advance their surgical skills…this is the course. I couldn’t recommend it enough!”
Dr. David Anzulović | Split, Croatia
“I would recommend this to anyone serious about soft tissue grafting. It has been a great time here, it is a lot of fun!”
Dr. Binh Ngo | Houston, USA
"What I really loved is her choice of multiple teaching models. We used everything from cow jaws, to pig jaws and artificial models to make the experience as realistic as possible."
Dr. Nitish Surathu | Hamilton, New Zealand
“For quite a long time, I wanted to find the best soft tissue course because I felt that’s what I needed to take my aesthetic skills to the next level, and I could not recommend Snježana more."
Dr. Birute Bond | Salisbury, UK
“This is absolutely the most comprehensive course on surgery that I have taken in 20 years of dental surgery. Dr Pohl made it approachable with an easy-to-understand technique.”
Dr. Rafeeq Rahman | Anaheim, USA
“I specialize mainly in implants and I found it to be one of the most comprehensive soft tissue courses.”
Dr. Piyuse Das | Houston, USA
"I warmly recommend these courses to anyone wanting to improve their skills in soft tissue surgery!"
Dr. Josipa Mijić | Zadar, Croatia
"I can't say enough about this. Just a wonderful time and they take first-class care of you when you're here."
Dr. Russell Fitton | Barrington, USA
“It's going to improve your cases for single implants, for multiple teeth, for bridges and for full arch. Whatever you're doing, it's going to improve your work.”
Dr. Jas Jandoo | Durham, UK
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A word from our founder
"I know the struggle of continuing education – the fatigue, the stuffy rooms, the disappointing lunches, the lack of hands-on experience. And those unanswered questions that only get addressed in the ‘next’ expensive course.
That’s why I set out to create something different – a learning experience that feels like a well-designed journey: thoughtful, immersive, and built to truly take you somewhere."
Dr. med. dent. Snjezana Pohl
Oral Surgeon & Founder
