Diploma in Dental Implantology
EduQual Level 7
Learn the basics of implantology. Feel confident with planning, placing and restoring implants
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Programme Aim
The overall aim of the Diploma in Dental Implantology is to provide education and training to enable dental practitioners to practice implant dentistry to a high standard and in the best interests of the patient
Preparing to Manage Implant Patients
To provide the participants with the necessary knowledge and skills that will enable them to deal with implants patients.
Developing a Portfolio of Implant Cases
To provide an opportunity for the participants to prepare a portfolio of implant cases that must be successfully treated under the close supervision of expert clinicians.
GDC Aligned Learning
To develop a Professional Development Plan in line with the GDC guidance for lifelong learning and to update this as the delegate education and competence evolves.
Learning Outcomes
Evaluate patients who are seeking implants as a treatment modality.
Formulate a treatment plan for patients.
Discuss and communicate to the patients the advantages and limitations of different treatment options.
Select the appropriate implant size based on an accurate interpretation of CBCT radiograph.
Place and restore implants.
Perform simple bone grafting procedures.
Apply the GDC standards to maintain safe practice.
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Course Contents
Module One : Introduction to implants
25 - 26 Sep 2026
- Introduction to Implant Fundamentals
- Science of dental implants
- Implant placement procedures
- Hands-on Practical : Models & pig heads
- Patient consultations
Module Two : Introduction to guided bone regeneration and implant placement
09 - 10 Oct 2026
- Principles of Guided bone regeneration
- Hands-on practical : GBR procedures
- Hands-on : Implant placement with patients
Module Three : Implant placements
06 - 07 Nov 2026
- Hands-on intensive implant placement on patients
Module Four : Uncovering and digital workflow
22 - 23 Jan 2027
- Case selection and treatment planning presentations
- Hands-on : GBR patient's follow up
- Introduction to Restoring dental implants
- Impression techniques: traditional and digital
Module Five : Impression taking and digital workflow
05 - 06 Feb 2027
- Hands-on : Live patient Impressions for Restoring implants
- Digital workflow vs Traditional impression
Module Six : Complications & crown fit
26 - 27 Feb 2027
- Management of complications
- Hands-on : Crown fitting
Exam
TBC
This Diploma certification is awarded by EduQual. EduQual is a regulated awarding body, approved by SQA-Accreditation, a globally-recognised national qualifications regulator in the UK. EduQual is also a full member of the Federation of Awarding Bodies (FAB).
Course Leaders
Alfonso Rao
Born in Italy, Dr Alfonso Rao graduated from the University of Chieti with distinction.
He has spent three years at the Eastman Dental Institute of London, where he completed a course in Implant Dentistry. He also has completed training from the Global Institute for Dental Education in Los Angeles, in 2014.
Over the last few years Alfonso has dedicated a lot of personal time in teaching and mentoring dentists in implantology and as an opinion leader and speaker for Straumann and Dentsply. He’s has been a lead instructor for other implant course providers but decided to launch DELTA to provide a different approach to learning implant dentistry.
He is involved with the local community (Bristol) of dental professionals holding regular CPD events in the practice to promote education especially of other young dentists.
Imran Nasser
BDS MFDS RCS Ed MSc ImplantologyC
Imran qualified from Bristol University in 2006 and following subsequent hospital posts in the South West between 2007-2009, he completed his Masters in Implantology between 2010-2014 with distinction.
Imran became Practice Principal at Cheltenham & Cotswold Dental in 2020 and his main referral work remains implant and restorative aesthetic cases. He has a huge passion for mentoring & teaching; and in particular dental photography to document his surgery and outcomes.
Kit Spears
Kit is a multi award-winning implant dentist, practicing in Surrey and Hampshire. He graduated from the University of Bristol in 2011 and has been carrying out implant dentistry since 2014. He completed his Master’s degree in Dental Implantology with merit in 2017, and was invited back to be an academic supervisor on the Master’s programme, becoming a University of Bristol honorary staff member.
Kit has attended numerous advanced implant courses across the UK and Europe to hone his techniques and skills, including an Advanced Surgical Fellowship with Professor Urban.
Kit’s accolades include Best Multiple Implant Treatment in the UK, in the 2023 Dentistry Clinical Case Awards, and Best Young Implant Dentist in the UK, in the 2023 Clinical Dentistry Awards, and he has been shortlisted for many other awards. In addition, Kit is an ADI-registered implant mentor.
Kit is a member of the International Team for Implantology, the Association of Dental Implantology and a Full Member of the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry.
Thomas Gill
BDS(Hons) BSc(Hons) PgCert(Medical Education), PgDip(Epidemiology), MRes(Clinical Research) MSc(Clinical Implantology) MJDF(RCS Eng) FHEA Tom graduated with honours from his BDS qualification from King’s College London in 2017; since completing his training, he has completed a number of postgraduate courses to further his skills, exploring many disciplines across dentistry. He has completed master’s in Implantology, as well as a master’s in Clinical Research. Tom treats patients requiring complex and advanced restorative treatment including dental implants. His areas of particular interest include aesthetic implant dentistry and management of complex restorative cases including functional and aesthetic rehabilitation of patients.
Course Detail
- You treat real patient
- Duration: 13 Days
- CPD Hours: 450 Hours
- Date: 25 Sep 2026 - 27 Feb 2027
- Location: Delta Implant Academy, 17 Queen Square, Bristol, BS1 4NH
One-time Payment
£ 10,500 + VAT
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