POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA
IMPLANT DENTISTRY
PGDip (Dent Imp)

Postgraduate Diploma in Implant Dentistry
The Postgraduate Diploma in Implant Dentistry (EduQual Level 7) is a 1 year part time program, accredited by the regulated UK awarding body, EduQual. The qualification is aligned with the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), allowing use of the postnominals PGDip (Imp Dent).
This course features pathways that are suitable for both beginners and experienced implant dentists. Patients are provided on the Beginners Pathway.
This 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. For the Clinical Cases module, delegates will attend a 5-day Clinical Training Program with provided patients*. If you are already an experienced implant dentist you may opt for the Treat Own Patients pathway for the Clinical Cases module**.
TERM 1 (January - March)
Start date: 9th January 2023
Module 1: Patient Assessment, Diagnosis & Treatment Planning (online delivery). 15 credits
Module 2: Preclinical Practical Skills Week (5 day contact class 3rd-7th October 2022). 15 credits
Module 3: Implant Prosthodontics and Occlusion (online delivery). 15 credits
TERM 2 (April - June)
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 available*. 15 credits
This 90 credit program requires a total of 900 notional hours of study.
After successful completion the accredited Postgraduate Diploma in Implant Dentistry is awarded
Course fees:
Provided Patients option - £9,950
Treat Own Patients option - £7,500
Course fees can be paid over 10 monthly instalments (UK bank account required)
Course fees are subject to VAT
After successful completion the accredited Postgraduate Diploma in Implant Dentistry is awarded
* The Provided Patients option is only available to GDC registered 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 Year 1 (30 June 2023). Dentists on the Treat Own Patients pathway do not attend the Practical Skills Week and are exempt from Module 2.