Pathway to Advanced Dentistry
Who – Dentists
Process – Digital & Hands-on
Duration – 3 Years
Extras – Mentorship
Pathway to Advanced Dentistry
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Are you a general dentist who has always wanted to expand into more advanced areas? Are you a recent graduate who has completed foundation training? Or maybe you’ve been a dentist for years and are looking to step up your career? This course is for you!
Our Pathway to Advanced Private Dentistry is for UK Dental Graduates who have completed their Dental Foundation year or experienced Associates who are looking to enhance their skills.
The Pathway to Advanced Private Dentistry is designed to assist and support qualified dentists in their progression through an ever changing industry; enabling you to confidently undertake high end cosmetic dentistry, all whilst being employed by Synergy and continuing to practice dentistry.
During our courses, we adopt a “Tell, Show, Do” model of teaching. First, you will learn at your own pace through our flexible online learning platform, then you will join us for in-person hands on training days where our experienced lecturers will show you how to perform treatment. Finally, you will do it for yourself on live patients under 1-2-1 guidance from one of our experienced mentors, giving you the assurance that you have the knowledge and abilities to perform treatment on patients for yourself.
Modules
All associates will be assigned dedicated surgery time with an experienced clinical mentor including additional study circles with specialist speakers and hands-on practical training sessions. You will also benefit from efficient diary management to assist you in your progression through your clinical years. You will be provided with a detailed logbook to track your progress through the Pathway to Advanced Private Dentistry.
This ensures thorough record keeping and an opportunity to reflect on the things you have learned.
At the end of your first year on the Pathway to Advanced Private Dentistry, you will be competent in Invisalign, Composite Bonding, Minor Oral Surgery, Molar Endodontics, Smile Makeovers, Removable Prosthodontics and Single Implant Dentistry.
Inclusive of mentored study days and observations to build your confidence in private dentistry, with your clinical mentor.
Oral Surgery Mentorship and Study Days
As the highest provider of oral surgery in the North West, we will attach you to one of our experienced oral surgeons to give you both a practical and theoretical understanding of providing the highest caliber of experience within oral surgery.
Dental Restorative Training
Focusing on complete and partial dentures, crown preparations and temporisation techniques. We will have dedicated hands on study days at our HQ training centre using phantom heads to teach you in small groups. The restorative training will include:
- Crown and veneer theory recap
- Record keeping and photography – to grow business need to capture aesthetic cases and consistent shots
- Digital Smile Design occlusal considerations
- Preparation of caries affected teeth
- Bonded restorative concepts
- Composite Bonding Full Course
Complete course with additional Case Mentorship. Using the Injection Mould technique to give you the confidence to treat patients competently. We will be providing you with a stream of patients to treat once you have been signed off.
- Invisalign Full Course
Fully funded Invisalign course. Delegates will not need to complete the Invisalign Go course and will enrol directly onto the Invisalign Full course with our internal structure and mentorship. Your clinical mentor will ensure an adequate number of cases; in preparation for your course to ensure you’re confident and prepared. As a leading provider of Invisalign, we will ensure that you will have a steady flow of patients to treat.
- Endodontic Mentorship Study Days
We will attach you with one of our Endodontic Specialists to give you both a practical and theoretical understanding of providing the highest caliber of experience within Endodontics.
Smile Makeover and Restorative Dentistry Training
As a progression through your training, we will expose you to further complex restorative training, working alongside our experienced Restorative Dentists to develop your skills and confidence. We will also start to prioritise your diary with already triaged patients requesting Smile Makeovers. The restorative training will continue and include:
- Crown/veneer/bridgespractical mock ups & preps on phantom heads
- Temporization
- Crown/ veneer/bridge fit appointment theory followed by practical on phantom heads
- Advanced Implant Restorative Training
To provide confidence in Implant Crown, Bridge and Denture Work mentored by your Clinical Mentor and other Qualified Associates. This will be a gateway for you to decide whether you want to progress into a formal recognised qualification in Implant dentistry. For those who want to progress, we will enrol you onto our Postgraduate Diploma in Restorative and Dental Implantology (EduQual Level 7). Delegates can also enrol onto this PG Diploma earlier if they are comfortable to do so.
- Postgraduate Diploma in Restorative and Dental Implantology (EduQual Level 7)
An all-round introduction and development to Implant Dentistry from single unit to full arch implant dentistry, designed by some of the leading Implant clinicians within the UK following the “Tell, Show, Do” structure. You will receive theory, classroom, 1 to 1 and direct mentorship in at least 20 direct mentored cases by our experienced and approved implant mentors. The course and the direct mentorship are valued at £30,000. However, we will be providing you this course complimentary as part of your training pathway.
As a recognised Platinum Provider of Straumann Implants in the UK, we will ensure you have sufficient patients and prioritise Implant Consultations in your diary.
- Level 1 CBCT Training
As part of the Implant training, we will also provide Level 1 CBCT training.
- Marketing and PR
We will teach you the fundamentals of how to use social media, local PR and other digital platforms to get yourself recognised amongst both patients and local colleagues.
Throughout all specialisms you will have dedicated mentorship time working with an experienced surgeon who will be able to instruct, support and assist you with an introduction to each module, from both a Practical and Theoretical standpoint.
Smile Makeover and Restorative Dentistry Training
As a progression through your training, we will expose you to further complex restorative training, working alongside our experienced Restorative Dentists to develop your skills and confidence. We will also start to prioritise your diary with already triaged patients requesting Smile Makeovers. The restorative training will continue and include:
- Crown/veneer/bridgespractical mock ups & preps on phantom heads
- Temporization
- Crown/ veneer/bridge fit appointment theory followed by practical on phantom heads
- Advanced Implant Restorative Training
To provide confidence in Implant Crown, Bridge and Denture Work mentored by your Clinical Mentor and other Qualified Associates. This will be a gateway for you to decide whether you want to progress into a formal recognised qualification in Implant dentistry. For those who want to progress, we will enrol you onto our Postgraduate Diploma in Restorative and Dental Implantology (EduQual Level 7). Delegates can also enrol onto this PG Diploma earlier if they are comfortable to do so.
- Postgraduate Diploma in Restorative and Dental Implantology (EduQual Level 7)
An all-round introduction and development to Implant Dentistry from single unit to full arch implant dentistry, designed by some of the leading Implant clinicians within the UK following the “Tell, Show, Do” structure. You will receive theory, classroom, 1 to 1 and direct mentorship in at least 20 direct mentored cases by our experienced and approved implant mentors. The course and the direct mentorship are valued at £30,000. However, we will be providing you this course complimentary as part of your training pathway.
As a recognised Platinum Provider of Straumann Implants in the UK, we will ensure you have sufficient patients and prioritise Implant Consultations in your diary.
- Level 1 CBCT Training
As part of the Implant training, we will also provide Level 1 CBCT training.
- Marketing and PR
We will teach you the fundamentals of how to use social media, local PR and other digital platforms to get yourself recognised amongst both patients and local colleagues.
Throughout all specialisms you will have dedicated mentorship time working with an experienced surgeon who will be able to instruct, support and assist you with an introduction to each module, from both a Practical and Theoretical standpoint.
Direct Mentorship
Benefit from one-to-one mentoring with our experienced lecturers. Gain hands-on experience using specialist equipment under the direct supervision of your mentor.
One-To-One Mentoring
Our mentorship program includes:
- One-to-one mentoring with one our experienced lecturers.
- Specialist hands-on equipment for use during practical sessions.
- The Straumann team will be be on site to provide support and answer any questions
- Coffee and Soft Drinks
- Breakfast and Lunch provided (dietary requirements catered for upon request).
Mentors:
Each delegate is assigned to a mentor that will support you through:
- Any support required throughout the course
- Clinical case discussion throughout the course
- Mentorship continues 6 months post course completion for support and indirect supervision
- Hands-On Placement
- Direct supervision and mentorship
- Cases provided by the mentor
- Integrated Mentorship Structure
- 3 dental implant cases under direct mentorship
- Mentors will take each learner through a competency framework which includes atraumatic extraction techniques; single implant placements; multiple implant placements; full arch implant placements; bone grafting procedures and more
- The mentorship aspect of the course is included as part of the overall cost of the course
Dr. Anil Shrestha
Dr. Zuber Bagasi
Dr. Karim Rachidi
Dr. Ali Altaf
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Are you a general dentist who has always wanted to expand into more advanced areas? Are you a recent graduate who has completed foundation training? Or maybe you’ve been a dentist for years and are looking to step up your career? This course is for you!
Our Pathway to Advanced Private Dentistry is for UK Dental Graduates who have completed their Dental Foundation year or experienced Associates who are looking to enhance their skills.
The Pathway to Advanced Private Dentistry is designed to assist and support qualified dentists in their progression through an ever changing industry; enabling you to confidently undertake high end cosmetic dentistry, all whilst being employed by Synergy and continuing to practice dentistry.
During our courses, we adopt a “Tell, Show, Do” model of teaching. First, you will learn at your own pace through our flexible online learning platform, then you will join us for in-person hands on training days where our experienced lecturers will show you how to perform treatment. Finally, you will do it for yourself on live patients under 1-2-1 guidance from one of our experienced mentors, giving you the assurance that you have the knowledge and abilities to perform treatment on patients for yourself.
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F.A.Q’s
The Pathway to Advanced Private Dentistry is a 3 year programme designed to navigate all aspects of private dentistry. The format of the programme includes a mixture of study days, hands on work shops and live mentorships sessions whilst practicing the fundamentals of private dentistry.
The course covers advanced clinical procedures, treatment planning, patient communication, and business strategies for private practice.
It is designed for general dentists who want to shift from NHS to private practice or enhance their current private practice.
The course includes lectures, hands-on workshops, and mentorship sessions to ensure a comprehensive learning experience.