POSTGRADUATE AWARD COURSES SUMMARY
PGCert (Dent Imp) / PGDip (Dent Imp) / MSc (Dent Imp) Programs
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The Postgraduate Certificate and Postgraduate Diploma in Dental Implantology programs are blended learning, flexible delivery programs from The Cambridge Academy of Dental Implantology in delivery partnership with The Implant Institute, consisting of:
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1. PGCert Year Online Theory Modules (First & Second Term, either Sep-Mar or Jan-Jun of each year): Taught as a Distance Learning program using our dedicated Canvas Online Learning Management System (LMS). The program is delivered as on-demand weekly sessions with continual tutor feedback and discussion. Assessment is by online coursework and essays.
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Module 1: Patient Assessment, Diagnosis & Treatment Planning (online delivery). 15 credits.
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Module 2: Preclinical Practical Skills Week (6 day contact class in Perth, WA). Assessment by OSCEs. 15 credits. Delegates practice and are exposed to all aspects of learning covered in their online learning, being the foundation skills required for dental implantology including:​​
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Patient assessment & treatment planning
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Computerised treatment planning (using CBCT software)
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Guided and non guided methods including guide fabrication
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Single and multiple unit implant placement (using bone models)
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Flap design and techniques (using pig heads)
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Suturing techniques (using mucosa models and pig heads)
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Ridge preservation
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Basic bone augmentation (GBR) techniques (using pig heads)
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Prosthetic & lab protocols​
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Module 3: Implant Prosthodontics and Occlusion (online delivery). 15 credits.
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Module 6: Clinical Cases component. 15 credits. Following treatment planning approval and mentorship for your cases, you will treat your own patients under direct supervision of an institute Tutor or an Accredited Local Mentor. You must reach as pass grade in a minimum of 3 cases for PGCert and 6 cases for PGDip. These cases will be of basic or intermediate difficulty (according to your own preference and clinical experience level), eg. standard delayed or immediate single implant placement and restoration, and/or ridge preservation followed by implant placement and restoration. Patient treatment fees (minus costs) for cases are forwarded to your supervising Tutor who pre-mentors and attends the cases with you in person. If you have a minimum of over 20 cases of implant experience, you may apply for our Approved Prior Experiential Learning (APEL) scheme exemption which allows you to undergo your cases for grading without supervision, OR to submit 6 completed comprehensive case reports for grading.
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2. PGDip Added Online Theory Modules (Third Term extension): Taught as a Distance Learning program using our dedicated Canvas Online Learning Management System (LMS).
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Module 4. Basic Sciences Related to Implant Dentistry (online delivery). 15 credits
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Module 5: Evidence Based Dentistry (online delivery). 15 credits
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4. Master's degree continuation, Aston University (available within maximum of 2 years of PGDip year (Starts September each year as a 1 year extension).
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MSc Year Module 1: Research Skills (online delivery plus 2 day contact class). 30 credits
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MSc Year Module 2: Research project and dissertation. 60 credits
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4. Optional 6 Day Advanced Course/ Practical Skills Week 2 (outside of PGDip curriculum, additional registration fees) is recommended for dentists wishing to extend their clinical know-how and skills further (June of each year)
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The Optional 6 Day Advanced Course /Practical Skills Week 2 covers:
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Immediate implant techniques, aesthetic zone, socket shield/Partial Extraction Therapy.
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Hard and soft tissue graft procedures, block, GBR, soft tissue management, soft tissue grafting.
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Sinus floor elevation, ridge split and expansion, piezosurgery.
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PRF and phlebotomy training.
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Advanced case considerations.
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Advanced digital planning and workflows.
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Postgraduate Award Course Fees
Postgraduate Certificate in Dental Implantology - A$17,300 + GST; can be paid in up to 2 instalments after registration securing fee of $1,500.*
Postgraduate Diploma in Dental Implantology - A$25,950 + GST* (PGCert students/graduates may also apply for PGDip extension within 3 years); can be paid in up to three instalments after registration securing fee of $1,500.*
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Registration Securing Fee/Link to secure your spot in either program - A$1,500.
Payment Plans are also available after the registration securing fee: $1699 per month for 12 months for PGCert, $2500 per month for 12 months for PGDip*.
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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.
LATEST DATES
Next intakes: September 2024 Cohort, January 2025 cohort.
Postgraduate Certificate in Dental Implantology
Postgraduate Diploma in Dental Implantology
Master of Science in Advanced Dental Implantology
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September 2024 cohort MODULE DATES
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Module 1: Patient Assessment, Diagnosis & Treatment Planning (online), starts 23 September 2024​
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Module 2: Preclinical Practical Skills Week, Perth, WA. 3-8 Feb 2025.​
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Module 3. Implant Prosthodontics and Occlusion (online), starts 11 Nov 2024​
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Module 4: Basic Sciences for Implant Dentistry (online), starts 6 Jan 2025​
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Module 5. Evidence Based Implant Dentistry (online), starts 24 Feb 2025​
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Module 6: Clinical Cases, 3 year limit for completion
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3. + MSc extension commencement (Aston University) for eligible applicants.
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WHAT IS THE APPLICATION PROCESS?
Postgraduate Certificate in Dental Implantology
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Postgraduate Diploma in Dental Implantology
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Master of Science in Advanced Dental Implantology
PGCert (Dent Imp) / PGDip (Dent Imp)
To enrol for the PGCert/PGDip (Dent Imp) 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.
Entry into the Postgraduate Diploma program is available both directly and to those who have completed the Year 1 Postgraduate Certificate program Modules 1-3.
You can secure your registration for either the PGCert or PGDip program with a $1000 AUD security fee on our registration page.
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Next intakes: January 2024, September 2024. Enrolments for January 2024 close by December 23rd (extended to December 31st) or when all spots fill earlier. No late enrolments can be taken.
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MSc (Dent Imp)
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