Certificate in Dental Implant Nursing
Next Start Date
January 2025
Course Fee
£850
CPD
24 hours
This is a 6-month long structured programme, delivered entirely online for a comprehensive and flexible learning experience. Having developed numerous courses over the past decade, we employ a consistent programme design and structure that is highly innovative and combines theoretical education with practical insights. This educational model was pioneering in the field of Dental Implantology. Our approach was subsequently recognised as a benchmark across Europe, setting the standards in clinical assessment of Dental Implantology.
Why study with us?
Traditional undergraduate training for Dental Nurses does not cover implant dentistry. Hence, for nurses aiming to offer surgical and/or restorative support for implant treatments in the UK, it is crucial to receive structured education and training at the right level. ICE formerly delivered the NEBDN Certificate in Dental Implant Nursing, under the guidance of Professor Simon Wright. Our new course is accredited by the University of Salford. We anticipate high demand for this course as Dental Implantology continues to develop as a mainstream treatment modality.
Course Structure
The award is structured around three core components:
Academic component: This will be delivered entirely through online webinars, seminars, lectures and tutorials.
Clinical component: Training will be conducted at the workplace under the guidance of ICE-accredited Clinical Mentors and Nurse Tutors. They will offer both formative and summative assessments of student progression.
Clinical assessment of competence: Evaluation will be based on the examination of clinical portfolios (ROC).
Learning objectives
The Programme will provide the opportunity for Dental Nurses to learn to:
- practice to the standards required to support Dental Implantology procedures in the UK
- develop the critical and analytical skills and independent learning ability required for continuing professional development
- manage a diverse range of patients and develop skills in patient assessment, examination, investigations, diagnosis and treatment planning, surgery and restoration, to ensure effective management, care and treatment of partially or fully edentulous patients
- synthesise from a range of sources a comprehensive understanding of techniques to provide safe and effective treatment to patients, taking into account their individual needs
Course Calendar
January 2025 | Access to online platforms, introduction to lectures, Personal development plan completion competencies, Clinical protocols guidelines, Clinical standards operating protocols |
February 2025 | Introduction and Patient Assessment |
February 2025 | Basic Surgical Principles, Surgical Set up, Decontamination and Disinfection |
March 2025 | Diagnosis and Treatment Planning |
February 2025 | Gowning, setting up, decontamination, implant placement practical, infection control, medical emergencies, clinical assisting training, directly observed competencies by assessor, completion of Personal Development Plan |
April 2025 | Health and Safety |
April 2025 | Basic Restorative Principles |
May 2025 | Maintenance and Peri-Implant Disease |
May 2025 | Teamwork and Human Factors |
June 2025 | Complications |
July 2025 | Advanced Techniques |
July 2025 | Revision Session (morning) |
July 2025 | Viva examination (afternoon) |
July 2025 | Case Study Submission |
January 2026 | Online Portfolio Submission |
Teaching Faculty
Professor Simon Wright
MBE BDS MSc PGCTLCP FHEA FDTFEd (RCSEd) SMFGDP(UK)A | GDC – 77941
Clinical Lead, MSc Dental Implantology, University of Salford.
Chair of the National Advisory Board in Human Factors.
Director of ICE Postgraduate Dental Institute & Hospital.
Charlotte Wright
GDC – 250533
Private Healthcare Manager at Glencairn Dental Practice
Dr Lyndsey Lawrence
BDS BSc (Hons) MJDF RCS En
Dr Lyndsey Lawrence qualified as a Dental Technician from Manchester Met university in 2009, then she decided to further her education and went on to the university of Plymouth to study Dentistry where she qualified as a Dentist in 2013.Dr Lawrence has worked at Glencairn Dental Practice ever since, she has always been interested in Dental Implants and completed her master’s degree in Dental Implantology from Edge Hill University. Dr Lawrence enjoys all aspects of her job including treating both NHS and private patients. She enjoys teaching and she has lectured to Dental Nurses training in Implantology. She plans to further develop her interests and skills in Dental Implantology.
Dr Rabia Sannam Khan
B.D.S (PAK), Master’s in Experimental Oral Pathology (UK), PhD scholar, Lancaster University (UK), MIADR, MIAOP, FICD (USA), FPFA (USA)
Director of Education and Research at ICE Postgraduate Dental Institute & Hospital
Editorial board member of Dental Journals.
Currently completing a PhD in Bio-engineering at Lancaster University; a collaborative project with the NHS.
Dr Anupam Nandi
BDS(Lon), MFDS RCS(Ed), PG Cert Teaching, PG DIp Implants, MSc Restorative| GDC number: 114849
Associate Dentist & Mentor at ICE Postgraduate Dental Institute and Hospital
Dr Ekow Ackom-Mensah
BDS Hons (Lond) MFDS RCSEd MSc Implantology | GDC number: 114975
Associate Dentist at ICE Postgraduate Dental Institute and Hospital
Dr Karl Walker-Finch
BDS (Liverpool UK, 2010), MSc Dental Implantology with Distinction (2017), PG Cert Implant Dentistry | GDC: 191425
Director of Smiles in Tandem
Mentor & Lecturer on the MSc in Dental Implantology, University of Salford
Jenny Walker
Dental Therapist
Lectures at ICE on the MSc Dental Implantology programme and the Maintaining & Treating Peri-Implant Tissues course
Has presented around the UK on implant supportive care
Former Early Career Group representative for the BSP
Victoria Griffiths DH/DT
Dental Therapist | GDC Number: 146962
Dental Therapist at ICE Postgraduate Dental Institute and Hospital