Australian Dental Association - CPD

Postgraduate Diploma of Dental Implantology

Charles Sturt University School of Dentistry and Health Science, and ADA NSW Centre for Professional Development

ADA NSW Centre for Professional Development in collaboration with Charles Sturt University School of Dentistry and Health Science is excited to announce the launch of the Postgraduate Diploma of Dental Implantology.

Course Schedule

  • Dates:  21st - 23rd January 2010
    • Module 1:  Fundamentals of dental implants
    • Module 2:  Patient consultation and education
  • Dates:  25th - 27th March 2010
    • Module 3:  Fundamentals of implant Surgery
  • Dates:  20th - 22nd May 2010
    • Module 4:  Fundamentals of implant supported restoration for the partially edentulous patient
    • Module 5:  Fundamentals of implant supported restoration for the fully edentulous mandible
  • Dates:  22nd - 24th July 2010
    • Module 6:  Advanced topics in implant surgery I
    • Module 7:  Advanced topics in implant surgery II
  • Dates:  23rd - 25th September 2010
    • Module 8:  Advanced restorative procedures for the partially edentulous patient
  • Dates:  25th - 27 November 2010
    • Module 9:  Advanced restorative procedures for the fully edentulous patient
  • Dates:  20th - 22nd January 2011
    • Module 10:  Surgical implant therapy in the aesthetic zone
  • Dates: 24th - 26th March 2011
    • Module 11:  Implant restorative therapy in the aesthetic zone
  • Dates: 19th - 20th May 2011
    • Module 12:  Immediate placement, loading and provisionalisation
    • Final assessment and Graduation dinner

Lecturers

  • Dr Bruce Austin
    Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, Sydney
  • Professor Ward Massey
    Head School of Dentistry & Health Science - Charles Sturt University
  • Dr Wayne Sherson
    Dental Surgeon, Sydney
  • Dr Steven Stratis
    Prosthodontist, Sydney
  • Dr Luke Villata
    Periodontist, Sydney
  • Dr Simon Wylie
    Prosthodontist, Melbourne

Inclusion criteria

Entry to the Postgraduate Diploma in Dental Implantology will be through an expression of interest and written application.
The following selection criteria will be used to assess applicants via the written application and interview.

  1. Registered as a Dental Surgeon in an Australian State or Territory
  2. Have at least two (2) years post graduation clinical experience
  3. Demonstrate an interest in the use of dental implants
  4. Discussion of previous restorative case experience

Modules will be held at the ADA NSW Clinical Training Centre in St Leonards, Sydney NSW. Some course laboratory work will also be conducted in the Sydney CBD area.

Objective

This 18 month part-time program should enable participants to become confident in the incorporation of dental implant supported
prostheses in general dental practice through instruction and practice of placement and restoration of dental implants.

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VENUE
ADA NSW Clinical Training Centre, St Leonards, and a Sydney CBD Laboratory
COST
$28,000 GST exempt
POST NOMINAL AWARD
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APPLICATIONS
Close October 2009
Limited to 16 places only

Assessment

Assessment will be based on assignments (between each block visit), presentation of completed cases and passing of a final examination for each subject.

The diploma will be awarded to participants who successfully complete the course, assignments, practical work and examinations. If a participant does not successfully complete one or more components of the course, a Certificate of Attendance for that subject will be awarded.

For a full course brochure or to register your interest, please email admin@adacpd.com.au or call toll free on 1800 737 346.

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