A 12‑month Level 7 implant dentistry diploma for dentists with weekend teaching, hands‑on sessions, mentoring and supervised live patient training to build confidence treating straightforward implant ...
Patients are increasingly asking for implant treatment in general practice. This 12‑month, Level 7 diploma is designed to help you develop the knowledge, hands-on skills and clinical judgement to plan and deliver straightforward implant cases—with structured teaching, close mentoring and supervised live patient experience.
Why this diploma?
Smile Dental Academy’s programme combines evidence-informed teaching with real-world application. You’ll build a clear, repeatable approach to implant case selection and delivery, supported by experienced clinicians throughout.
What you’ll gain
Level 7 EduQual-approved programme leading to a Post Graduate Diploma (subject to successful assessments and a clinical portfolio).
Increased confidence in patient selection, diagnosis and treatment planning for implant dentistry.
A practical understanding of the implant workflow—from surgery through to restoration—reinforced through hands-on sessions and case-based discussions.
126 hours Enhanced CPD across the programme.
A blended structure that fits around practice
18 face‑to‑face teaching days, typically delivered as one weekend per month (Friday & Saturday).
CPD Hours
126 Hours
Target Audiences
Dentist
Categories
Intro to ImplantsAdvanced ImplantologyDigital Workflow
Available Sessions
11 Sep 2026
London, UK
N/A
£10,710
12 Sep 2025
London, UK
About This Course
Diploma in Implant Dentistry (EduQual Level 7)
Patients are increasingly asking for implant treatment in general practice. This 12‑month, Level 7 diploma is designed to help you develop the knowledge, hands-on skills and clinical judgement to plan and deliver straightforward implant cases—with structured teaching, close mentoring and supervised live patient experience.
Why this diploma?
Smile Dental Academy’s programme combines evidence-informed teaching with real-world application. You’ll build a clear, repeatable approach to implant case selection and delivery, supported by experienced clinicians throughout.
What you’ll gain
Level 7 EduQual-approved programme leading to a Post Graduate Diploma (subject to successful assessments and a clinical portfolio).
Increased confidence in patient selection, diagnosis and treatment planning for implant dentistry.
A practical understanding of the implant workflow—from surgery through to restoration—reinforced through hands-on sessions and case-based discussions.
126 hours Enhanced CPD across the programme.
A blended structure that fits around practice
18 face‑to‑face teaching days, typically delivered as one weekend per month (Friday & Saturday).
Guided self‑directed learning and online modules between teaching days.
Guided self‑directed learning and online modules between teaching days.
Ongoing learning support via the academy’s online platform and app-based resources.
Ongoing learning support via the academy’s online platform and app-based resources.
Mentoring + live patient training: learn with support, not in isolation
Mentoring + live patient training: learn with support, not in isolation
A defining feature of this diploma is how it supports you as you translate learning into practice:
A defining feature of this diploma is how it supports you as you translate learning into practice:
A named personal course mentor for every delegate.
One-to-one mentoring for your clinical cases.
Live patient training with clinical supervision and mentoring.
Options to complete mentored cases in a Smile Dental Academy accredited environment and/or within your own clinical practice setting (with mentoring routes outlined by the academy).
A named personal course mentor for every delegate.
One-to-one mentoring for your clinical cases.
Live patient training with clinical supervision and mentoring.
Options to complete mentored cases in a Smile Dental Academy accredited environment and/or within your own clinical practice setting (with mentoring routes outlined by the academy).
Syllabus designed for day-to-day implant practice
Syllabus designed for day-to-day implant practice
The programme covers key fundamentals and contemporary techniques, including:
The programme covers key fundamentals and contemporary techniques, including:
Patient selection, assessment and medico‑legal considerations
Occlusion in implant dentistry and treatment planning
Minor oral surgery
Simple and immediate implant placement
Digital workflow and CBCT masterclasses
Management of bone defects and augmentation principles
Soft tissue grafting
Restoring implants (fixed and removable)
All‑on‑X concepts, sinus considerations and complication management
Supervised live patient training
Patient selection, assessment and medico‑legal considerations
Occlusion in implant dentistry and treatment planning
Minor oral surgery
Simple and immediate implant placement
Digital workflow and CBCT masterclasses
Management of bone defects and augmentation principles
Soft tissue grafting
Restoring implants (fixed and removable)
All‑on‑X concepts, sinus considerations and complication management
Supervised live patient training
Delivered by an experienced multi-disciplinary faculty
Delivered by an experienced multi-disciplinary faculty
Teaching is delivered by a team of experienced implant dentists, periodontal specialists and restorative specialists, bringing a blend of perspectives to help you make sound clinical decisions.
Teaching is delivered by a team of experienced implant dentists, periodontal specialists and restorative specialists, bringing a blend of perspectives to help you make sound clinical decisions.
Career pathway benefits
Career pathway benefits
The diploma is stated as 120 credits, with a pathway to a university MSc.
Smile Dental Academy delegates receive a discount on Association of Dental Implantology (ADI) membership.
The diploma is stated as 120 credits, with a pathway to a university MSc.
Smile Dental Academy delegates receive a discount on Association of Dental Implantology (ADI) membership.
Flexibility built in
Flexibility built in
If you miss a session, the academy states you can make up teaching days by joining other cohorts, helping you stay on track.
If you miss a session, the academy states you can make up teaching days by joining other cohorts, helping you stay on track.
If you’re looking for a structured Level 7 route into implant dentistry—focused on straightforward cases, backed by hands-on training, mentoring and supervised live patient learning—this diploma is built to help you progress with confidence.
If you’re looking for a structured Level 7 route into implant dentistry—focused on straightforward cases, backed by hands-on training, mentoring and supervised live patient learning—this diploma is built to help you progress with confidence.