Diploma in Dental Implantology (EduQual Level 7)

Learning outcome

Learn the basics of implantology. Feel confident with planning, placing and restoring implants.

Diploma in Dental Implantology

Aims and Programme Objectives

The overall aim of the Diploma in Dental Implantology is to provide education and training to enable dental practitioners to practice implant dentistry to a high standard and in the best interests of the patient

Programme Objectives

• To provide the participants with the necessary knowledge and skills that will enable them to deal with implants patients.

• To provide an opportunity for the participants to prepare a portfolio of implant cases that must be successfully treated under the close supervision of expert clinicians.

• To develop a Professional Development Plan in line with the GDC guidance for lifelong learning and to update this as the delegate education and competence evolves.

Learning Outcomes

• Evaluate patients who are seeking implants as a treatment modality.

• Formulate a treatment plan for patients.

• Discuss and communicate to the patients the advantages and limitations of different treatment options.

• Select the appropriate implant size based on an accurate interpretation of CBCT radiograph.

• Place and restore implants.

• Perform simple bone grafting procedures.

• Apply the GDC standards to maintain safe practice.

Course Contents

Module One : Introduction to implants

• Introduction to Implant Fundamentals

• Science of dental implants

• Implant placement procedures

• Hands-on Practical : Models & pig heads

• Patient consultations

Module Two : Introduction to Guided bone regeneration

• Principles of Guided bone regeneration

• Hands-on practical : GBR procedures

• Hands-on : Implant placement with patients

Module Three : Implant placements

• Hands-on intensive implant placement on patients

Module Four : Introduction to implant restoration

• Case selection and treatment planning presentations

• Hands-on : GBR patient's follow up

• Introduction to Restoring dental implants

• Impression techniques: traditional and digital

Module Five : Restorative day: impressions taking

• Hands-on : Live patient Impressions for Restoring implants

• Digital workflow vs Traditional impression

Module Six : Crown Fit

• Management of complications

• Hands-on : Crown fitting