Implant training is the key to a happier, healthier future
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Dentists who have mastered a range of skills fulfil their true potential. Being able
to do many things, exceptionally well, means more opportunities for professional development as well as optimised earning power – the freedom to carve out the career of your dreams. It also means that you can give your patients more options, and you’ll refer out less, because you can deliver the kinds of treatment they want.
When you see dentistry as having no limits, you’ll always be looking forward. Whether you’re a novice or experienced clinician, lifelong learning is the sure-fire route to success. Postgraduate pathways for dentists are numerous, and there are lots of things to consider when choosing which one(s) to take, aside from the areas that interest you personally.
Patient demand will be a factor, not just what people are asking for now, but predicting where need will be high in the future. You’ll enjoy your work – and be the best dentist you can be – when you’re able to offer every patient what they want and need, because you can draw on a bank of skills and knowledge to facilitate the best outcome.
So, where is this demand? Implant therapies, already well-established, are almost certain to become even more commonplace in practices, for example, from single-tooth restorations to whole-mouth rehabilitations in the most challenging cases. Patients want beautiful, functional smiles and these can be achieved, fast, with a dental implant that blends naturally and is strong, just like a tooth.
The UK’s aging population is likely to be a main driver of increased demand for implant therapies. With more adults retaining at least part of their natural dentition into old age, dentists must be prepared to treat people in their 60s, 70s and beyond with a dental implant.[i] Oral health should not have an age limit – everyone deserves to be able to eat, talk, smile and enjoy life with confidence, without feeling embarrassed by their teeth or self-conscious about a removable prosthesis. This is a key reason why older patients, if they’ve been identified as a suitable candidate, are making the positive decision to invest in this often life-changing treatment.
But patients of all ages are discovering how an implant can restore their natural smile, fast, and that, with correct maintenance, will last for many years. This makes implant therapy a good value option and it’s convenient too, as immediate-loading protocols mean less chair and healing time.
For new dentists, a postgraduate qualification will enable you to start delivering simple rehabilitations in your own practice. And, if you get going sooner rather than later, you’ll establish the foundation you’ll need to go on to further training. One pathway is to begin
by expanding your basic surgical skills, before a focussed implant course. Covering things like suturing, flap designs and extraction techniques this will develop your confidence and put you one step ahead. A surgical skills course is ideal not just before you train to be an implant dentist, but for your eventual mastery of other treatment areas.
Once you’ve ignited a passion, you’ll be ready to start implant training. With so many options on the market, what should you choose? Quality implant learning should deepen your knowledge and practical ability, so look for a course with a significant proportion of hands-on content. The programme should train you to be an actualimplant dentist – not just contain elements of implant theory and practise. Some quality providers offer blended learning, with one-to-one sessions, practical sessions and class-based teaching combined with virtual seminars which can fit into your ‘real’ as well as practice life. When postgraduate training is this comprehensive, you can start treating cases right away and soon be ready for more advanced learning. Again, we can expect to see more demand for solutions to challenging, complex cases in the future and implant dentists who work at this higher level will be ready to take them on.
Based in London’s west end, One to One Implant Education has a range of pathways for dentists; a Certificate in surgical skills for general dentists, a fully accredited Diploma in Implant Dentistry which can lead you on to the Advanced programme. With a prestigious teaching team and exceptional facilities, these courses will enable you to offer high-quality holistic treatment. Boost satisfaction – yours and the patient’s – and optimise your earning too.
Exceptional dentists, who enjoy their work, are committed to lifelong learning. They can give patients what they want, to improve their health. Choose pathways that allow you to be patient-focussed, challenged and one step ahead, and you’ll find professional, personal and financial fulfilment.
To reserve your place or to find out more, please visit
https://121implanteducation.co.uk or call 020 7486 0000.
Dr Fazeela Khan-Osborne
Principal Implant and Restorative Surgeon
MSc.BDS (Lon) BSc(Hons) LDS.RCS (Eng) DRDP Dip. Imp. Dent.(RCS.Eng)Advanced Certificate, FCOI
[i] Mather, H., Thomason, M. & Ellis, J. Are UK graduates equipped with the skill set required to meet the demands of the UK’s edentulous population? Br Dent J 225, 15–18 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1038/sj.bdj.2018.524
