Overview

This program is designed to provide in depth knowledge and hands-on training in dental implantology, combining theoretical modules with clinical practice under expert supervision.

Program Outline:

  • Theoretical Modules (16%) – Delivered through lectures, seminars, and workshops. Topics include anatomy, implant science, prosthetics, radiology, and advanced topics like sinus lifts and bone grafting.
  • Supervised Clinical Training (80%) – Real patient cases including a minimum of 30 implant placements across 10 patients.
  1. Single Implants 10 cases
  2. (FDPs) Short-span Fixed Dental Prostheses 3 cases
  3. Overdentures 2 cases
  4. Full-arch FDPs 2 cases
  • Clinical Treatment planning sessions and case presentations
  • Systematic Review & Research (4%) – Evidence-based research projects and presentations.

Program Duration: 2 Years (Part-time)
Learning Model: Hybrid (Blended learning model online and offline)
Accreditation: Officially accredited by the National Institute for Health Specialties (NIHS) in the UAE

Location: Hikma medical center – Abu dhabi

Who can Apply:

General Practitioners or Specialists with at least 3 years of dental

experience aiming to advance their expertise in implantology.





Program Curriculum

Theoretical Modules (16%)

  • Introduction to Dental Implants & Implant History
  • Basic Implant Science
  • Biological Basis for Dental Implant Therapy
  • Osseointegration & Implant Site Development
  • Medical Considerations
  • Radiology & CBCT Interpretation
  • Periodontal Considerations
  • Comprehensive Examination for Implant Therapy
  • Diagnostic Records and Analysis
  • Treatment Planning, Risk Assessment, Patient Selection
  • Dental Photography Technique
  • Implant Surgery - Surgical techniques and management.
  • Immediate Implant Placement & Sinus Lifting techniques Bone Grafting Principles & Application Prostho & Occlusion
  • Dental Implant Complications
  • Recent Techniques in Dental Implants
  • Implant Maintenance

Clinical Training (80%)

  • Clinical & Radiographic Assessment
  • Periodontal and Soft Tissue Management
  • Bone Grafting Procedures
  • Implant Placement Techniques
  • Immediate Implant Placement & Sinus Lifting
  • Prosthetic Considerations
  • Management of Implant Complications
  • Real patient cases including a minimum of 30 implant placements across 10 patients. including a minimum of 30 implant placements across 10 patients.
  1. Single Implants 10 cases
  2. (FDPs) Short-span Fixed Dental Prostheses 3 cases
  3. Overdentures 2 cases
  4. Full-arch FDPs 2 cases

Systematic Review Component (4%)

  • Data Collection
  • Literature Comparison
  • Knowledge Application
  • Team-Based Review
  • Presentation Skills