POSTGRADUATE AWARD COURSES SUMMARY
Grad Cert (Imp Dent)
Grad Dip (Imp Dent)
MSc (Dent Imp) Programs
Register now for next course start date; Sept '26 intake.
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Welcome to Australasia's longest established non-university based Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma program in Implant Dentistry, also crediting towards an extension option for a Master of Science Degree in Advanced Dental Implantology. The EduQual Diploma in Implant Dentistry (SCQF Level 11) is a part time qualification programme awarded by EduQual, a regulated awarding body in the UK. It provides part-time education and qualification opportunities with reduced disruption to your practice. The qualification is regulated by Qualifications Scotland Accreditation. It has been credit-rated by EduQual for the SCQF (Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework) at SCQF Level 11, which is comparable to a Level 7 qualification on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF). Holders of this qualification may use the achieved award postnominals, Grad Cert (Imp Dent) or Grad Dip (Imp Dent).
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The programme is delivered as a blend of:
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Online learning via tutor-supported online learning in our dedicated VLE (Modules 1, 3, 4, 5; Module 6 for Beginner Pathway)
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Face-2-face practical training (Module 2) in-person (Perth, WA); and
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Tutor-supported clinical casework (Beginner's Pathway); or Prior Clinical Cases Submission (Experienced Implant Clinician Pathway).​​
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All learners complete the online and practical components. In terms of the clinical component, there are two pathways available: Beginner's Pathway and Experienced (Implant) Practitioner Pathway. Delegates on the Experienced Practitioner Pathway must:
- be currently placing and restoring implants
- have had at least 2 years of experience in implant dentistry
- have previously treated at least 20 implant cases
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The Grad Dip (Imp Dent) is a 120 credit regulated and accredited qualification. The Grad Cert (Imp Dent) is a 90 credit regulated qualification.
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TERM 1 - All Certificate & Diploma learners (Sept 2026 intake: Sept 2026 - Dec 2026) (Jan 2027 intake: Jan 2027 - Apr 2027)​
Module 1: Patient Assessment, Diagnosis & Treatment Planning (online delivery)
Module 2: Preclinical Practical Skills Week (6 day contact class in Perth, Western Australia)
Module 3: Implant Restoration (online delivery)
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TERM 2 - Diploma learners only (Sept 2026 intake: Jan 2027 - Mar 2027)​ (Jan 2027 intake: Apr 2027 - Jun 2027)
Module 4. Complex Cases & Augmentation (online delivery)
Module 5: Digital Implant Dentistry & Guided Surgery (online delivery)
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TERM 3 - All Certificate & Diploma learners (Sept 2026 intake: April 2027 - June 2027) (Jan 2027 intake: Jul 2027 - Sept 2027)
Module 6**: Treatment Planning (online delivery, followed by supervised 3 x case submission requirements with an absolute maximum deadline of 5 years; 2 years deadline is recommended and is a requirement for MSc application.)**
** Delegates on the Experienced Practitioner Pathway can instead submit 6 Case Reports of their own past cases for Module 6.​​​
Postgraduate Award Course Fees
Registration Securing Fee/Link is paid first to secure your spot in either the Grad Cert or Grad Dip program - A$1,500+GST.
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Graduate Certificate in Dental Implantology - Registration Security Fee of A$1,500+GST plus remainder tuition fee of A$17,300+GST, paid in 2 instalments of A$8,650+GST, before course commencement and then at 5 weeks after course commencement.*
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Graduate Diploma in Dental Implantology - Registration Security Fee of A$1,500+GST plus remainder tuition fee of A$25,950+GST*, paid in 3 instalments of A$8,650+GST, before course commencement, then at 4 and 10 weeks after course commencement.*​​
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Payment Plans are also available after the registration securing fee: $1690 per month for 12 months for Grad Cert, $2500 per month for 12 months for Grad Dip, inclusive of GST and payment plan admin fees*.
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*The course fees cover the Theory Components and the Practical Skills Hands-on Component. For the Clinical Component, Patient treatment fees (minus lab and implant expenses) are forwarded to your individual Clinical Tutor who mentors and directly supervises your procedures in your region. These are standard dental treatment fees from the patient that are forwarded to the Tutor. Some dentists which to subsidise the patient's fees as an incentive. Students are also able to nominate a suitable Mentor who they work with to be accredited for the purpose of supervising their cases.
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*The optional 6 Day Advanced Implant & Grafting extracurricular module can be incorporated included in the PGDip payment plan at only $850 extra per month, only available to our PGDip students: totalling $3350 per month for 12 months.
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Master of Science in Advanced Dental Implantology - The related course fee, following the PGDip requirements and fees, is £15,000 (no VAT) which can be paid over 3 instalments, at the start of each term, direct to Aston University.
NEXT INTAKE
Next intake: September 2026 cohort. No late enrolments can be accepted.
COURSE STARTS: 21st September 2026
Module 1: Patient Assessment & Treatment Planning
21 September 2026 - 25 October 2026
Tutor supported online - VLE
Week 1: Principles of dental implantology, implant surfaces & osseointegration
Week 2: Patient assessment & radiographic imaging
Week 3: CBCT in implant dentistry
Week 4: Risk analysis, treatment planning & informed consent
Week 5: Postoperative management & complications in implant dentistry
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Module 2: Practical Skills Week
Date: Monday 8th - Saturday 13th February 2027
Location: Perth, Western Australia
- Anatomic considerations
- Bone biology & healing
- CBCT evaluation & prosthodontic analysis
- Implant planning using CBCT software (Blue Sky Plan)
- Implant positioning
- Surgical equipment setup and operative asepsis
- Placement of dental implants into models & pig jaws
- Flap raising and suturing and soft tissue management on pig jaws
- Open & closed tray impressions & Fitting the prosthesis
- Socket grafting & Guided Bone Regeneration techniques
- Complications prevention & management
- Components, implant/abutment design & selection
- Digital workflows and laboratory communication
- Guided & Freehand placement into models
- Immediate implants (including model workshop)
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Module 3: Implant Restoration
2 November 2026 - 6 December 2026
Tutor supported online - VLE
Week 1: Evaluating osseointegration
Week 2: Occlusal terminology, assessment and function
Week 3: Planning the prosthodontics - provisional & definitive restorations
Week 4: Abutment design & selection
Week 5: Long term maintenance & peri-implant pathology
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Module 4: Complex Cases & Bone augmentation
4 January 2027 - 7 February 2027
Tutor supported online - VLE
Week 1: Immediate, early & late implant placement
Week 2: Principles of bone augmentation & GBR
Week 3: Bone & soft tissue grafting and socket preservation
Week 4: Platlet Rich Fibrin (PRF)
Week 5: All-on-X and multi-implant restorations
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Module 5: Digital Implant Dentistry & Guided Surgery
22 February 2027 - 28 March 2027
Tutor supported online - VLE
Week 1: CBCT Level 1
Week 2: Digitisation of the dentition & DICOM/STL stitching
Week 3: Prosthetic & surgical digital planning
Week 4: 3D printing & guided implant surgery
Week 5: Putting it all together (course resume)
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Module 6: Clinical Case reports
Submission deadline - 30 June 2027
Submitted online via the VLE
Delegates on the Experienced Practitioner Pathway submit 6 Case Reports of patients that have previously been treated by the practitioner. Guidance on the Case Report format is provided on the VLE.
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WHAT IS THE APPLICATION PROCESS?
Graduate Certificate in Implant Dentistry
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Graduate Diploma in Implant Dentistry
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Master of Science in Implant Dentistry
To enrol for the Grad Cert/Grad Dip (Imp Dent) award programs of the Cambridge Academy of Dental Implantology in partnership with The Implant Institute, you require an active registration to practice in Australia or New Zealand, and a minimum of 12 months experience as a dentist. No implant experience is necessary. Learners from other countries, please contact us for options.
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High level of competency in English is required (please see below) if English is not your first language. Proof of English proficiency may be provided through previous professional positions, study, or other means.
Entry into the Graduate Diploma program is available both directly and to those who have completed the Graduate Certificate level as an extension (with exemptions applied).
You can secure your registration for either the Grad Cert or Grad Dip program with a $1500 AUD security fee on our registration page. ​
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MSc (Imp Dent)
Following PGDip requirements being met with a minimum 60% grade on all modules, application can be made to study for a research project and dissertation based MSc in Advanced Dental Implantology via Aston University. As selection is selective with limited places, an interview may be required. Currently the MSc program is a 1-year add on course to the PGDip program.
CONTACT US / REGISTER YOUR INTEREST
116 Churchill Ave Subiaco WA 6008 Australia
(08) 6380 5899