The EduQual Level 7 Certificate in Implant Dentistry is a 60 credit part time program of 1-3 years duration delivered jointly by the Cambridge Academy of Dental Implantology (UK) and The Implant Institute (Perth, WA). Holders of this qualification may use the postnominals: GradCert (ImpDent).

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This program is suitable for beginners and experienced implant dentists.  We run 2 cohorts each year, with intakes in September 2026 and January 2027.

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The EduQual Level 7 Certificate in Implant Dentistry utilises a blend of online theory and contact practical classes to provide part-time education and qualification opportunities with reduced disruption to your practice​

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COURSE STARTS: 21st September 2026
 
The programme is delivered as a blend of face-2-face practical training (Module 2) and tutor supported online learning via our dedicated VLE.

Module 1:  Patient Assessment, Diagnosis & Treatment Planning
21 September 2026 - 25 October 2026
Online - VLE
Week 1:  Assessing the patient
Week 2:  Introduction to Dental CBCT
Week 3:  CBCT interpretation
Week 4:  Prosthodontics & surgical planning
Week 5:  Treatment options & consent

Module 2:  Implant Prosthodontics & Occlusion
2 November 2026 - 6 December 2026
Online - VLE
Week 1:  Prosthodontics & laboratory protocols
Week 2:  Occlusal terminology and function
Week 3:  Occlusal assessment
Week 4:  Planning the prosthodontics
Week 5:  Implications of prosthodontics and occlusion in implant dentistry

Module 3:  Practical Skills Week Date: 
Date:  TBC
Location:  TBC
- CBCT evaluation & prosthodontic analysis
- Implant planning using CBCT software 
- Surgical euipment setup and operative asepsis
- Placement of dental implants into models
- Flap raising and suturing on pig jaws
- Open & closed tray impressions
- Fitting the prosthesis
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Module 4:  Coursework - treatment planning simulated clinical cases (Beginners Pathway)*
5 April 2027 - 30 June 2027
Online - VLE
Weeks 1&2:  Treatment planning coursework - taking a history, assessing risk & record a diagnosis
Weeks 3-5:  Treatment planning coursework - digital prosthodontic & surgical planning
Weeks 6-8:  Treatment planning coursework - writing a treatment plan & formulating a consent document
Week 9&10:  Coursework assessment - formulating a long term maintenance plan
Weeks 11&12:  Professional reflection coursework assignment

*  Delegates on the Experienced Practitioner Pathway submit 6 Case Reports of their own past cases for Module 4

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