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.
• Ongoing learning support via the academy’s online platform and app-based resources.

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 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

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

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.

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.

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’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.