Description
Dental Implants for Dental Nurses
Full-day verifiable CPD · morning theory & afternoon hands-on practical
This full-day, in-person course equips the dental nurse to support the implant team safely and confidently across the whole patient journey. The morning is six focused theory modules; the afternoon is a hands-on practical with a real surgical kit, drills and instruments, led by an implant surgeon.
What you’ll cover
- Implant foundations components & osseointegration
- Assessment, planning & valid consent
- The surgical phase & the nurse’s role (asepsis, irrigation)
- Decontamination & instrument care (HTM 01-05 / IFUs)
- The restorative phase & prosthetics
- Aftercare, peri-implant health & maintenance
- Hands-on: surgical kit, drills, torque wrench & assisting practice
Your day
- Morning theory: six modules with interactive quizzes and a knowledge check
- Afternoon practical: kit walk-through, hands-on stations and an assisting simulation
- On completion: post-course assessment, feedback and your CPD certificate
Who it’s for
GDC-registered dental nurses, trainee nurses in the later stages of training, and treatment coordinators supporting implant clinics. No prior implant experience needed. Small groups (6–16) for maximum hands-on time.
Your course leads
- Juliana Schmidt RDN Course Director & Tutor, Dental Pods Academy (20+ years’ experience)
- Dr Sunil Passan Dental & Implant Surgeon, Northlight Dental (leads the hands-on practical)
CPD & accreditation
Approximately 6 hours of verifiable CPD, mapped to GDC development outcomes A, B, C and D. Dental Pods Academy is an Approved CPD Provider with The CPD Group (#784515). Certificate of completion provided.
