Level 7 Diploma in Implant Dentistry
The Level 7 Diploma in Implant Dentistry is a part time qualification programme, accredited by the UK awarding body, EduQual. The qualification is regulated by the Scottish Qualifications Framework (SQF), allowing use of the postnominals DipImpDent. This programme is open to UK and International dentists.
This course offers the choice of 2 pathways:
- Experienced Practitioners Pathway
The Level 7 Diploma in Implant Dentistry utilises a blend of online theory and contact practical classes* to provide part-time education and qualification opportunities with reduced disruption to your practice.
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)
TERM 2 (January - March)
Module 4. Complex Cases & Augmentation (online delivery)
Module 5: Digital Implant Dentistry & Guided Surgery (online delivery)
TERM (April - June)
Module 6: Treatment Planning (online delivery)**
The DipImpDent is a 120 credit qualification, providing learning opportunities using a combination of face-2-face practical skills training using simulation models, online academic theory and online treatment planning of simulated cases.
After being awarded the DipImpDent graduates move to the clinical component of their implantology training pathway by treating at least 6 of their own patients under the supervision of their Local Mentor. Graduates of the DipImpDent can apply to CADI for accreditation of their post qualification supervised clinical training component, at no additional cost.
* Delegates on the Experienced Practitioner Pathway are exempt from the Preclinical Practical Skills Week (Module 2).
** Delegates on the Experienced Practitioner Pathway submit 6 Case Reports of their own past cases for the Module 6 assessment