The Online Dental Implant Nursing Course

An introduction to dental implant nursing, designed by Nurses, for Nurses

When

17th February to 23rd March 2025

Venue

Course completed digitally

CPD

18 Hours

Cost

£600 Inc. VAT

The Online Dental Implant Nursing Course

Course Outline

The Campbell Academy's Online Dental Implant Nursing Course has been designed by nurses for nurses!

This introductory course has been created specifically for like-minded and ambitious individuals keen to participate in an innovative and unique training experience for dental nurses. It has been exclusively designed and developed by The Campbell Clinic's exceptional team of (implant) dental nurses to support, nurture, and guide dental nurses new to implant dentistry.

The content covered across each of the modules is designed to guide and stretch dental nurses. This includes eight projects that will develop attendees' skills and knowledge for their career development and use in practice.

The entire course is completed online on The Campbell Academy's Learning Management System and Slack channel. This provides an extremely flexible format for attendees, meaning they can complete the weekly learning content at a time that suits them.

The course capacity is limited to 20 and is suited to Qualified Dental Nurses with no experience or limited exposure to implant dentistry in general practice.

Unlock the Online Dental Implant Nursing Course for Only £199!

For a limited time, you can access all the course content on-demand for just £199 (inc. VAT) - a huge saving from the regular £600 price.

✅ Access to all Course Module lecture content delivered through recorded videos.

✅ CPD Certificate of Completion (2 hours).

❌ Direct Support from Course Tutors - Daily assistance on our course messaging platform, Slack. This platform provides a community, discussion forum and coaching throughout the 5-week course, which is not available on the on-demand version.

❌ Interactive Assessments to track your progress and understanding are not available on the on-demand version.

If you would like to complete the course with live coaching, support and assessments, you can join the next full edition of the course, which begins in February 2025.

To access the content on-demand for £199, please contact us here.

Why this course, and why now?

For many years, we have delivered implant training for dentists. However, our friends and colleagues have asked us to introduce training explicitly intended for nurses new to implant dentistry.

We are in the perfect position to introduce this new online course! This is due to the faculty's academic knowledge and practical, day-to-day exposure to implant surgery through working for a dental practice specifically designed for this type of treatment.

Learning Objectives

By the end of the course, you should be able to explain and demonstrate the following:

Explain the role of an implant dental nurse in general dental practice.

Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of implant dentistry, including the significant anatomical features relevant to implant dentistry.

Describe the processes relevant to implant assessment, planning, surgical placement, restorative, and maintenance phases.

Explain the standard materials, instruments, and equipment for implant placement and restorative procedures.

Explain IPC techniques and protocols applicable to implant dentistry, including maintenance and care of surgical equipment.

Demonstrate effective preparation of the clinical environment for implant placement and associated procedures.

Demonstrate good practice of the surgical scrub, sterile gowning, and gloving techniques.

Explain common complications, risks, contra-indicators, and benefits of implant treatments.

If you’d like more information about our learning objectives, get in touch today.

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Learn more from the course speakers

Watch our video below to learn more about the course from Becky and Brooke.

Module Overview

This innovative online course consists of eight modules over four weeks, with associated projects that provide attendees with a unique and interactive experience. A dedicated Slack channel (communication platform) allows all course delegates to engage as a group and with the course faculty.

We designed the modules and projects to develop the skills and knowledge needed for you to become a competent and confident implant dental nurse, aid your career development, and be effectively implemented in your role in general practice.

We welcome and encourage dental nurse delegates to attend The Year Implant clinical days alongside their dentist on the Year Implant course (if applicable).

Please note that you can complete the course alongside your work and domestic commitments.

Week 1: 17th to 23rd February

Introductory Week and Onboarding.

Week 2: 24th February to 2nd March

Module 1: Understanding Your Role as an Implant Nurse - Responsibilities, GDC Scope, Teamwork, and Career Development.

Module 2: Mastering Implant Dentistry Stages – Pre-Implant Planning, Surgical Preparation, and Straumann Prosthetic Components.

Week 3: 3rd to 9th March

Module 3: Anatomical Insights, Contraindications, and Aesthetic Planning in Implant Dentistry.

Module 4: Sterile Techniques, IPC, and Team Collaboration in Implant Surgery.

Week 4: 10th March to 16th March

Module 5: Aseptic Techniques and Clinical Support in Implant Surgery.

Module 6: Surgical Checklists, Equipment Care, and IPC for Implant Procedures.

Week 5: 17th to 23rd March

Module 7: Conventional and Digital Techniques in Implant Restorations – Materials, Retention Methods, and Implant-Retained Dentures.

Module 8: Understanding Implant Failure and Ensuring Hygiene Maintenance for the Implant Patient.

Speakers

Becky Sharman

Surgical Nursing Team Leader

Becky Sharman

Surgical Nursing Team Leader

Becky has been a dental nurse for 19 years and has worked for The Campbell Clinic for 10 years. She is qualified in BDA radiography, implant impression, and photography and is also a NEBDN-qualified implant dental nurse. This has enabled her to become the surgical team leader, supporting the other nurses.

Becky predominantly works with the implant team, supporting them, ordering components, and planning cases with the clinicians. Her specialist interest is learning the digital side of the industry.

Becky runs the Diagnostic Nurse Lead clinic, which currently consists of two afternoons of IOS scans, CBCTs, consents, and sedation assessments, ready for the clinician to start their planning process.

Becky enjoys this side of the role, speaking to many different people, and is looking forward to many more years expanding her role with a fantastic team.

Brooke Stanley Jackson

Implant Nurse

Brooke Stanley Jackson

Implant Nurse

Brooke began her dental nursing career in 2012 and gained her NEBDN diploma in 2014. Following this, she went straight on to complete her BDA certificate in dental radiography, which enabled her to take patient X-rays. Brooke spent many years working in general private practice before wanting to learn something more.

She joined the team here at The Campbell Clinic in 2020. Shortly after joining, Brooke identified her keen interest in dental implant nursing and nursing for complex surgical cases, and she gained a NEBDN certificate in dental implant nursing. Her main reason for this interest is to see the transformation and how truly life-changing these treatments can be for patients. Her all-time favourite treatment to be involved in is IFAL. This is a long and complex day for all, but nothing beats seeing patients' reactions to their new smiles. Some patients have searched for years to find somewhere to give them a smile they feel confident with, so seeing that transformation is gratifying.

Because of her keen interest in this area, Brooke went on to complete my NEBDN certificate in dental implant nursing. She has been a dental nurse for over ten years and has found implant dentistry to be the most enjoyable aspect of dentistry. She can be very involved in patients' appointments, taking CBCTs, and giving pre- and post-operative advice, and she finds it great to be hands-on.

Outside work, Brooke enjoys walking her cocker spaniel, Ozzy, with her husband and travelling to new places. She is also a passionate food enthusiast.

Beatriz Sanchez-Iñigo

Dental Surgeon

Beatriz Sanchez-Iñigo

Dental Surgeon

BDS Lic. Odon (Barcelona) MSc Implant Dentistry

GDC No: 190407

Beatriz began her studies at Barcelona University (Spain) and soon developed a special interest in Oral Surgery. She completed a postgraduate course in the field, focusing on removing impacted wisdom teeth.

After moving to England in 2010, Beatriz enrolled in her first formal postgraduate Implant course at the UCL Eastman Dental Institute (PG Dip), London. Once she finished, she wanted to continue studying and gaining experience, which led to her joining the University of Central Lancashire MSc, which she completed in 2017.

She has been placing implants since 2015 and now dedicates two days a week exclusively to dental implants, placing around 100 yearly. She feels confident in different scenarios and provides straightforward, advanced, and complex implant surgery, including extensive grafting cases, multiple implant placement, and all aspects of minor oral surgery. She is experienced in digital workflow and uses CBCT as the gold standard for case planning.

Beatriz was involved in different formative programmes as a student, which means she knows the learners’ necessities and can listen very closely to their views. She has taught and lectured at various levels in both practical and theoretical fields, from serving as an assistant teacher at the University of Barcelona to receiving awards at national-level congresses.

She has been part of The Campbell Academy faculty since 2016 and is heavily involved in teaching, mentoring, and developing programme content.

Apart from dentistry, Beatriz enjoys travelling and cooking and is always ready to talk about them! Her young family keeps her busy outside of work.

Lian, Dental Nurse

"This course has given me the confidence needed to better understand implant procedures, not only for myself but also to pass my knowledge on to the other nurses at our practice.

I also feel our team will benefit from the implant checklists and the implant restorative flow chart we have created for better understanding and to be able to use them in our practice to make life a bit easier. I feel more confident providing patients with post-op instructions, and hopefully, in the future, it’ll be something the nurses in our practice can do full-time. I really enjoyed this course; I found it covered everything needed in implant procedures and it was good to see the videos of the set-up, decontamination process and the kits and understand better what stage each bur is used for."

Nicola, Dental Nurse

“Before starting the course I stated that I would like to learn the correct setting up of the surgery in more depth. Since then, I have felt confident that I know the correct set-up, thanks to all the videos and projects throughout the course and the help I received along the way from all the amazing mentors.

I also stated that I would like to learn new skills and improve my role as an implant nurse, which I certainly have. The in-depth information about the kits and all the different drill bits/instruments and what exactly they are used for was really helpful.

Since completing this course, I have gained many new strengths, from creating my own flow chart, which can now be used in my practice to help myself and all the other nurses, to being confident and capable of reading and fully understanding post-operative instructions to patients. This was one of my weaknesses, but I am now confident and ready to do this in my own surgery.

My plans/goals for the future are to continue gathering knowledge and continue to be a good and confident implant nurse."

Kerry, Lead Dental Nurse and Practice Manager

“It has been really helpful to learn from the LMS [the system the course is delivered on] and from other students.

I already feel much more confident assisting and am more knowledgeable when talking to the dentist and patients and making notes. This will increase as we do more, and I implement the things/documents I have created and learnt."

Looking to join our introduction to dental implant nursing?

Your Questions Answered

How is the course content delivered?

We will deliver the course through two platforms. First, our Learning Management System will store prerecorded lecture content to be released weekly. Second, a dedicated course Slack channel will allow you to communicate with your peers and receive coaching support throughout the five weeks. Also, each module will have an Academy faculty member assigned as the coach, who can answer any questions about the module.

What if I am away/on holiday for one of the weeks?

We have intentionally designed the course to offer maximum flexibility. If you happen to be away for one of the weeks or fall behind slightly, it's not a problem. You will have the opportunity to catch up, and we will provide you with access to the Learning Management System for six weeks after the program's final day.

Is this an introductory course?

Yes, this is an introduction to dental implant nursing.

What qualifications do I need to enrol in the course?

You need to be a registered dental nurse to complete the course.

How will I be assessed throughout the course?

You will be assessed throughout the course through written projects, quizzes and practical tasks.

How much time should I dedicate to the course?

It would be best to dedicate a few hours each week to the course.

Is there a certification upon completion?

You will be provided with a CPD certificate, a total of 18 hours of CPD.

How much does the course cost?

The course costs £600, including VAT, per participant. We provide 10% discounts for group bookings, so if you have a friend or colleague who would like to complete the course, you will receive the discount.

Are there any practical elements, or is it entirely online?

The course includes both online learning and practical elements. While all the theoretical content is delivered online, you will be required to demonstrate the skills you’ve learned by submitting videos of yourself performing the techniques. Don’t worry; you won’t need any live patients for this part!

What support is available if I have questions during the course?

Our course mentors will support you throughout the course. They are on hand to provide insight and feedback and answer any questions or concerns you have. This is facilitated on our course messaging forum, Slack.

Can I download the course materials for offline use, and how long do I have access to the course?

During the course, you can download PDF presentations, templates, and other resources. You will have access to the Online Academy for 12 weeks.

Is there an exam at the end of the course?

No, there is no exam.