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 Level 7 Diploma in Implant Dentistry (DipImpDent), 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 & Treatment Planning
21 September 2026 - 25 October 2026
Tutor supported online - VLE
Week 1: Principles of dental implantology, implant surfaces & osseointegration
Week 2: Patient assessment & radiographic imaging
Week 3: CBCT in implant dentistry
Week 4: Risk analysis, treatment planning & informed consent
Week 5: Postoperative management & complications in implant dentistry
Module 2: Practical Skills Week
Date: TBC
Location: Cambridge
- CBCT evaluation & prosthodontic analysis
- 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 3: Implant Restoration
2 November 2026 - 6 December 2026
Tutor supported online - VLE
Week 1: Evaluating osseointegration
Week 2: Occlusal terminology, assessment and function
Week 3: Planning the prosthodontics - provisional & definitive restorations
Week 4: Abutment design & selection
Week 5: Long term maintenance & peri-implant pathology
Module 4: Complex Cases & Bone augmentation
4 January 2027 - 7 February 2027
Tutor supported online - VLE
Week 1: Immediate, early & late implant placement
Week 2: Principles of bone augmentation & GBR
Week 3: Bone & soft tissue grafting and socket preservation
Week 4: Platlet Rich Fibrin (PRF)
Week 5: All-on-X and multi-implant restorations
Module 5: Digital Implant Dentistry & Guided Surgery
22 February 2027 - 28 March 2027
Tutor supported online - VLE
Week 1: CBCT Level 1
Week 2: Digitisation of the dentition & DICOM/STL stitching
Week 3: Prosthetic & surgical digital planning
Week 4: 3D printing & guided implant surgery
Week 5: Putting it all together (course resume)
Module 6: Coursework - planning simulated clinical cases
5 April 2027 - 30 June 2027
Tutor supported online - VLE
Weeks 1&2: Treatment planning coursework - taking a history, assessing risk & record a diagnosis
Weeks 3-5: Treatment planning coursework - digital prosthodontic & surgical planning
Weeks 6-8: Treatment planning coursework - writing a treatment plan & formulating a consent document
Week 9&10: Coursework assessment - formulating a long term maintenance plan
Weeks 11&12: Professional reflection coursework assignment
The DipImpDent is a 120 credit regulated and accredited qualification.