MODULE SPECIFICATION
The program 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 (January - March)
Start date: 8th January 2024
Module 1: Patient Assessment, Diagnosis & Treatment Planning (online delivery). 15 credits
Module 2: Preclinical Practical Skills Week (5 day contact class in Cambridge)***. 15 credits
Module 3: Implant Prosthodontics and Occlusion (online delivery). 15 credits
TERM 2 (April - June)
End date: 30 June 2024
Module 4. Basic Sciences Related to Implant Dentistry (online delivery). 15 credits
Module 5: Evidence Based Dentistry (online delivery). 15 credits
Module 6: Clinical Cases: various dates on the Provided Patients option*. 15 credits
This 90 credit program entails a total of 900 notional hours of study.
After successful completion the Postgraduate Diploma in Implant Dentistry is awarded
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* The Provided Patients option is only available to UK dentists. International dentists must choose the Treat Own Patients Option.
** The Treat Own Patients option is only available to experienced implant dentists, who have independently treated a minimum of 20 full implant cases and have at least 2 years experience in dental implantology. This option is available to experienced implant dentists in the UK and internationally. On this pathway, case reports must be submitted for 6 implant cases before the last day of the course (30 June 2024). Delegates on the Treat Own Patients pathway are exempt from the Preclinical Practical Skills Week (Module 2).
*** Delegates on the Treat Own Patients pathway do not attend the Preclinical Practical Skills Week and are exempt from Module 2 assessments.