FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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ARE PATIENTS PROVIDED?
The UK Training Standards in Implant Dentistry advises that dentists should undertake supervised clinical treatment of at least 6 clinical cases from start to finish (not just implant placement) before commencing independent practice. As, for some learners, this may take several years it is best to carry out this part of your training on your own patients. For this reason we do not provide patients during the MSc pathway. You can apply to have this part of your post-qualification training accredited by CADI.
WHAT ARE THE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS?
Two pathways are available:
- Experienced Practitioners Pathway
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Please see the Entry Requirements page for full details
DOES THE PRACTICAL SKILLS WEEK INCLUDE ACCOMMODATION AND FOOD?
The Practical Skills Week includes lunch. Accommodation is not included. The venue in Cambridge, where this module is held (The Moller Institute), has 92 air conditioned en-suite rooms that are graded at 4*. Cambridge also has plenty of other hotels ranging from budget to luxury.
DOES THE PATHWAY MEET ANY SPECIFIC STANDARDS?
Yes, the course adhers to the requirements of the Training Standards in Implant Dentistry (TSID). The syllabus represents the training expected by the General Dental Council for the practice of dental implantology in the UK. The Masters Degree in Advanced Dental Implantology is awarded by Aston University, allowing use of the postnominals MSc (Imp Dent)
WHAT ARE THE COURSE'S AIMS & OBJECTIVES?
This programme aims to improve the depth of knowledge and skills of dentists in the field of dental implantology from beginner level upwards. Sucessful completion of Parts 1 and 2 results in award of the Masters Degree in Advanced Dental Implantology.
WHAT IS THE COST?
Please see here for the course costs
CAN I USE LETTERS AFTER MY NAME?
Yes. This is a full UK university Master's degree, awarded by Aston University, allowing use of the postnominals MSc (Dent Imp)
TELL ME ABOUT ASTON UNIVERSITY
Aston University, which was Daily Mail University of the Year 2025, is based in Birmingham, England. The university holds the TEF Gold Award.