Postgraduate Diploma in Implantology
Advanced postgraduate training for dentists seeking evidence-based knowledge, practical surgical skills and supervised experience in implant dentistry.
Live-Patient Surgical Practice
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Programme Overview
Advanced Hands-On Implant Education
The programme combines structured theoretical teaching, simulation, hands-on workshops and supervised live-patient clinical practice. Its curriculum covers the surgical, prosthetic, regenerative and mucogingival aspects of implant dentistry, with emphasis on treatment planning, clinical judgement, safe practice and complication management.
Programme Aims
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Key Educational Goals
Develop advanced, evidence-based knowledge across core implant disciplines.
Build surgical, regenerative, mucogingival and prosthetic competence.
Strengthen diagnosis, treatment planning and clinical decision-making.
Develop skills in complication recognition and management.
Prepare clinicians for supervised live-patient implant surgery.
Encourage reflective practice and continuing professional development.
Key Facts
Award
Academic Partner
Delivery
Structure
Credits
Fee
Entry
Specifications
Postgraduate Diploma in Implantology
University of Genova, Italy
Manchester, UK with live-patient clinical training in Egypt
Six intensive modules plus clinical practice and final assessment
120 UK credits / 60 ECTS
£10,950
Recognised dental degree (BDS, DDS or equivalent)
Modules Breakdown
Programme Structure
Component
Focus
Format
Module I
Foundations of Implantology
Module II
Surgical Technique
Module III
Prosthetic Technique
Module IV
Regenerative Technique
Module V
Mucogingival Technique
Module VI
Complications in Dentistry
Clinical Practice
Supervised implant placement
Clinical Training
A dedicated clinical block in Egypt provides supervised live-patient experience. The source specifies 40 hours of clinical training, small-group teaching, case selection and consent processes, supervisor sign-off, logbook documentation and competency sign-off.
Assessment
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End-of-module MCQs
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Final practical examination
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Final written assignment of approximately 1,000–1,500 words
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Clinical logbook and competency sign-off
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Case presentation in Module VI
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Source-stated overall pass mark: 65%
Entry Requirements
Academic Degree
Recognised dental degree (BDS, DDS or equivalent).
Experience
Recommended: 1-2 years of clinical experience. Previous implant exposure is beneficial but not stated as mandatory.
Documentation
Supporting documents: degree certificate, transcript, CV, professional statement and passport/ID.
GDC Registration
The source states that GDC registration is not required.
Prof. Stefano Benedicenti
Programme Director
Prof. Nada Naaman
Faculty Professor
Dr. Hussameldien Hussein
Course Director
Faculty Listed in the Source
Academic & Clinical Leadership
Prof. Claudio Modena
Programme Co-ordinator
Prof. Signore
Faculty Professor
Prof. Jihad Habli
Faculty Professor
Dr. Saffi Morgan
Clinical Director
