Beginners Pathway
The Beginners Pathway is for dentists who are new to implant dentistry, or who have limited experience.
The programme is delivered as a blend of face-2-face practical training (Module 2) and tutor supported online learning via our dedicated VLE.
After qualifiying with the EduQual Level 7 Diploma in Implant Dentistry, graduates are recommended to commence their first 6 clinical cases with a Local Mentor, in accordance with the Training Standards in Implant Dentistry guidelines.
COURSE STARTS: 21st September 2026
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: Practical Skills Week Date:
Monday 8 March - Friday 12 March 2027
Location: Moller Institute, Churchill College, Cambridge
- CBCT evaluation & prosthodontic analysis
- Digital implant planning using CBCT software (Blue Sky Plan)
- Surgical euipment setup and operative asepsis
- Placement of dental implants into models
- Flap raising and suturing on pig jaws
- Open & closed tray impressions
- Fitting the prosthesis
Module 6: Treatment planning clinical cases (Beginners Pathway)*
5 April 2027 - 30 June 2027
Online - VLE
Weeks 1&2: Simulated clinical case - taking a history, assessing risk & recording a diagnosis
Weeks 3-5: Simulated clinical case - digital prosthodontic & surgical planning
Weeks 6-8: Simulated clinical case - writing a treatment plan & formulating a consent document
Week 9&10: Simulated clinical case - formulating a long term maintenance plan
The DipImpDent is a 120 credit regulated and accredited qualification.