Brighton and Sussex Medical School explains how Modules 5 and 6 of its Postgraduate Diploma in Dental Implant Reconstructive Surgery prepare clinicians for advanced implant practice. By the time delegates reach Modules 5 and 6 of the Postgraduate Diploma in Dental Implant Reconstructive Surgery at Brighton and Sussex Medical School (BSMS), they have already developed…

Failure of medical implants such as dental fixtures may be the result of a persistent inflammatory response of the patient’s own immune system, according to new research. Researchers from the Faculty of Dentistry at the University of Dalhousie, Canada found that the body’s protective immune response was liable to ‘misfire’ against medical implants. Unable to resolve…

Brighton and Sussex Medical School (BSMS) introduces Modules 3 and 4 of its Postgraduate Diploma in Dental Implant Reconstructive Surgery. Following the strong diagnostic, planning and restorative foundations established in Modules 1 and 2, clinicians on the Postgraduate Diploma in Dental Implant Reconstructive Surgery at BSMS progress into the core surgical and reconstructive elements of…

Brighton and Sussex Medical School explains how modules one and two of its postgraduate diploma create the ideal foundation for a career in implant dentistry. Entering implant dentistry can feel overwhelming. With a growing number of short courses and mixed-quality training pathways, many clinicians struggle to find a route that is structured, mentored, and rooted…

Abbad Toma explains how to identify potential complications before going ahead with dental implant surgery, plus how to manage and avoid them. In my last article, I introduced the role of the rhinologist (ENT surgeon) in collaborating with the dental surgeon to best manage dental implant patients. In this article I will discuss how to…

Kathryn Taylor discusses a recent sinus lift and immediate implant placement case – plus the surgical equipment used to achieve a successful treatment outcome. A female patient in her early 60s attended our clinic at University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) where she had been on the waiting list for implant surgery for some time. She…

Join Beat R Kurt on 30 October at 7pm as he explores a complete digital workflow for implant dentistry in private practice. This webinar will introduce participants to the full digital workflow for implant planning, with and without surgical guides. It will demonstrate the use of DTX Studio Clinic and the new Dexis Imprevo intraoral…

Shi Karim and his patient discuss a recent implant case and the entire practice team’s award-winning approach to patient care. This male patient came as a referral from another practice seeking treatment to restore his smile. He communicated feeling self-conscious about speaking, smiling and showing his teeth in general. He had started to find it…

Join Dr Alfonso Rao on 22 October at 7pm as he discusses the Straumann iEXCEL implant system and its role in the future of digital implant dentistry. This webinar will introduce the Straumann iEXCEL implant system and its role in advancing digital implant dentistry. It will demonstrate how iEXCEL integrates with digital workflows to enhance…

Discover more about the MSc in Dental Implant Reconstructive Surgery at Brighton and Sussex Medical School. The field of implant dentistry continues to evolve rapidly, with patients increasingly expecting clinicians to provide predictable, aesthetic and functional outcomes. For general dental practitioners and specialists alike, keeping pace with these advances requires structured, hands-on training delivered in…