Forward motion – the key to professional satisfaction
Featured Products Promotional FeaturesPosted by: Dental Design 11th December 2023
For any clinician, at any stage of their career, being able to continually expand skills is important for job satisfaction.[i] [ii] On-going training and education provides a way to grow, develop new capabilities, take on fresh responsibilities and reignite a passion for delivering exceptional patient care. How you progress and which disciplines you move into will depend on your experience to date, your clinical interests and your aspirations for the future.
For many dentists, dental implantology offers exciting inroads into a challenging, highly rewarding and prosperous field of dentistry. It offers a chance for all members of the team to learn new skills, utilise new technologies and deliver the outcomes that a growing number of patients seek every day.
When it comes to selecting the right training for you, there are many aspects to consider. The quality of the teaching and experience of the instructors, as well as the format and depth of the programme, all need to be of an adequate standard to ensure that you acquire the right skills in the most productive way.
This is why Straumann® is committed to providing and supporting high-quality educational programmes for dentists and their teams. They work with an array of leading dental faculties, academies and professors to facilitate exceptional courses that allow clinicians to gain theoretical and hands-on experience of skills that can be safely and effectively applied to practice.
Among the courses available is the Dental Implant Fundamentals Course from Delta Dental Academy. Past delegate, Dr Laurie Stumper, said of this programme:
“I was drawn to the Dental Implant Fundamentals Course due to the high level of clinical exposure, as well as the relaxed teaching style employed by Delta Dental Academy and Dr Alfonso Rao. The course met and exceeded my expectations – it was superb! It gave me a gateway to start placing implants in the right cases, which was my goal from the outset. We met like-minded colleagues, and learnt from each other’s experiences. I’ve never experienced a course quite like this one.
“By using a range of Straumann® products during the course, I was able to get a feel for what worked in my hands. I now use a variety of systems, but learning to place implants with Straumann® taught me the fundamentals, which I could then apply to other systems. Straumann® systems are predictable, well evidenced, and easy to use – all of which are important, especially when learning the technique. The range of products available for the course is great, and the quality is clear to see.
“Since finishing the course, I have been able to put the skills I learnt into practice. I feel that this course is a great platform to start your implant journey, as it gives you a well-rounded foundation.”
Other options include the programmes available from The Campbell Academy. Dr Jas Bhogal reflects on how this training impacted his dentistry:
“The Campbell Academy came recommended by a good friend of mine. Since the first day, the team were so welcoming and really humble. No matter seemed too big for them and the lecturers were super approachable – there was never a stupid question! Even my peers were on my wavelength which helped us progress together while still having a good laugh.
“Straumann® products are well respected and it’s reassuring to use them, especially when you’re starting out. The reps were always on hand to provide support if needed while familiarising myself with the portfolio.
“My dentistry has definitely changed since completing the course. Being able to safely assess, plan and provide implant dentistry has allowed me to provide an extra service to my patients without the need for referring out.”
The Straumann® educational offerings don’t stop there. A vast range of additional training solutions are available including the prestigious Foundation in Implant Dentistry (FID) with the International Team for Implantology (ITI), as well as comprehensive training with VSSAcademy, BAIRD and Dr Jonathan Schofield at the University of Bristol.
If you’re looking to advance your skills and boost your job satisfaction, discover what’s available to you with Straumann® today!
For more details, please visit
https://www.straumanncourses.com/
[i] Ylipää, V., Arnetz, B.B., Preber, H. and Benkö, S.S. (1996), Determinants of Work Satisfaction among Swedish Dental Hygienists. Scandinavian Journal of Caring Sciences, 10: 247-253. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1471-6712.1996.tb00344.x
[ii] Fahim, A.E. Predictors of job satisfaction among practicing dentists at hospitals in Suez Canal Area, Egypt. IJOMEH 26, 49–57 (2013). https://doi.org/10.2478/s13382-013-0072-8
