Experienced Practitioners Pathway
The Experienced Practitioner Pathway is for dentists who are already experienced in implant dentistry.
Delegates on the Experienced Practitioner Pathway must:
- have had at least 2 years of experience in implant dentistry
- have previously treated at least 20 implant cases
The Experienced Practitioner Pathway programme is delivered as tutor supported online learning via our dedicated VLE.
COURSE STARTS: 21st September 2026
PART 1
Module 1: Patient Assessment, Diagnosis & Treatment Planning
21 September 2026 - 25 October 2026
Online - VLE
Week 1: Assessing the patient
Week 2: Introduction to Dental CBCT
Week 3: CBCT interpretation
Week 4: Prosthodontics & surgical planning
Week 5: Treatment options & consent
Module 2: Implant Prosthodonics & Occlusion
2 November 2026 - 6 December 2026
Online - VLE
Week 1: Prosthodontics & laboratory protocols
Week 2: Occlusal terminology and function
Week 3: Occlusal assessment
Week 4: Planning the prosthodontics
Week 5: Implications of prosthodontics and occlusion in implant dentistry
Module 3: Basic Sciences for Implant Dentistry
4 January 2027 - 7 February 2027
Online - VLE
Week 1: Discovery and protocols
Week 2: Bone biology, physiology and pathology
Week 3: Implant surfaces and osseointegration
Week 4: Surgical asepsis, antimicrobial cover and peri-implantitis
Week 5: Guided bone regeneration
Module 4: Evidence Based Dental Implantology
22 February 2027 - 28 March 2027
Online - VLE
Week 1: Introduction to Evidence Based Healthcare
Week 2: Methodology and statistics
Week 3: Trials of intervention and diagnostic tests
Week 4: Qualitative studies
Week 5: Systematic reviews, meta-analyses and guidelines
Module 5: Clinical Case reports
Submission deadline - 30 June 2027
Submitted online via the VLE
Delegates on the Experienced Practitioner Pathway submit 6 Case Reports of patients that have previously been treated by the practitoner. Guidance on the Case Report format is provided on the VLE.
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
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)
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.
A grade of 60% or more is required in all modules of the Part 1 program to allow continuation into Part 2