MSc in Advanced Dental Implantology
The Master of Science degree in Advanced Dental Implantology is a Level 7 postgraduate qualification awarded by Aston University, Birmingham, United Kingdom.
The qualification permits use of the postnominals MSc (Dent Imp)
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Two pathways are available:
- Experienced Practitioner Pathway*
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The MSc is completed via a 2 year (part time) blended learning programme. The first year of the pathway (Part 1) is delivered by the Cambridge Academy of Dental Implantology (CADI). The second year of the pathway (Part 2) is delivered by Aston University, in partnership with CADI.
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The programme includes hands-on practical skills training in foundation surgical skills (Part 1) and advanced surgical skills (Part 2).
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PART 1
DELIVERED BY THE CAMRIDGE ACADEMY OF DENTAL IMPLANTOLOGY
ACCREDITED BY EDUQUAL
90 credits
TERM 1 (September - December)​
Module 1: Patient Assessment, Diagnosis & Treatment Planning (online delivery)
Module 2: Preclinical Practical Skills Week (5 day contact class in Cambridge)*
Module 3: Implant Restoration (online delivery)
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TERM 2 (January - March)​
Module 4. Complex Cases & Augmentation (online delivery)
Module 5: Digital Implant Dentistry & Guided Surgery (online delivery)
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TERM (April - June)
Module 6: Treatment Planning (online delivery)**
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PART 2
DELIVERED BY ASTON UNIVERSITY
Starts September each year
90 credits​​
Module D14ARM: Research Skills (online delivery plus 2 online contact classes). 30 credits
Module D14OPR: Research project and dissertation. 60 credits
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Advanced Practical Skills Week (in-person attendance):
- Guided Bone Regeneration
- Platelet Rich Fibrin (PRF) in dentistry
- Sinus augmentation surgery
- Piezosurgery
- CBCT Interpretation & reporting (Level 2)
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* Delegates on the Experienced Practitioner Pathway are exempt from the Preclinical Practical Skills Week (Module 2) in Part 1
** Delegates on the Experienced Practitioner Pathway submit 6 Case Reports of their own past cases for the Module 6 assessment in Part 1
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The exit qualification of Level 7 Diploma in Implant Dentistry can be awarded if a delegate reaches a pass grade (45%) in Part 1 but does not attain a grade of 60% or more to allow progression into Part 2, or if a delegate decides to withdraw from the course after successfully completing Part 1. In such circumstances an exit qualification conferment fee of £2,500 + VAT will apply.
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A grade of 60% or more is required in all modules of the Part 1 program to allow continuation into Part 2