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 a supportive and academically rigorous environment.
The Postgraduate Diploma in Dental Implant Reconstructive Surgery at Brighton and Sussex Medical School (BSMS) is one such opportunity – a pioneering programme that combines world-class teaching with real clinical immersion.
A novel, flexible approach
Unlike traditional academic courses that prioritise theory over practice, the BSMS Diploma has been designed around the realities of modern clinical dentistry. Delivered over two years with three modules a year (15 days spread over a year) the programme blends convenience with intensity, allowing busy clinicians to upskill without stepping away from practice.
Delegates benefit from exposure to live surgery components, cadaveric training, and state-of-the-art simulation facilities at the Dental Simulation Centre in Queen Victoria Hospital along with Weybridge and Crawley. Clinical teaching also takes place in surgeries around Kent, Surrey and Sussex, ensuring that learning is always anchored in real-world scenarios.
What sets the course apart is its commitment to individualised surgical training. Delegates progress through competency-based assessments using tools such as directly observed procedural skills (DOPS) and work-based assessments (WBAs). This means that those who demonstrate proficiency can progress to more advanced techniques, accelerating both skill development and clinical confidence.
World-class faculty and support
The faculty is a standout feature of the programme. Teaching is delivered by some of the most experienced and respected implant surgeons and restorative specialists in the UK, including current and past presidents of the Association of Dental Implantology (ADI) and internationally recognised key opinion leaders.
This breadth of expertise is complemented by strong industry partnerships. Delegates gain first-hand exposure to the latest systems, materials, and workflows from leading implant companies, ensuring their knowledge remains at the cutting edge of clinical practice.
Comprehensive content
Across the programme, delegates are guided through every stage of implant dentistry, from patient assessment and treatment planning to surgical execution and long-term restorative success. Modules include:
- Principles of surgery and implant placement
- Occlusion and restorative perspectives
- Bone preservation, grafting, and soft tissue techniques
- Management of partially dentate and edentulous patients
- Emerging digital and surgical techniques
- Practice management and setting up a successful implant service.
Assignments focus on clinical case presentations and reflective essays, designed to encourage critical thinking and practical application.
Designed for flexibility and growth
The programme is unique in offering modular flexibility. Clinicians can enrol in credit-bearing modules independently, allowing them to ‘trial’ elements of the programme before committing to the full course. This modular approach ensures the course can adapt to the individual learning needs of each delegate, whether they are seeking to refine a specific skill or build towards comprehensive expertise in implant dentistry.
Why choose BSMS?
For clinicians looking to expand their scope of practice, elevate patient care, and align their skills with the highest standards in implant dentistry, the Diploma in Dental Implant Reconstructive Surgery at BSMS offers the ideal balance of academic rigour, hands-on training, and mentoring support.
Applications are now open for the next cohort. With limited places available, clinicians are encouraged to apply early to secure their place to train alongside some of the UK’s leading implant dentists.
Visit www.bsms.ac.uk/dental to apply.
This article is sponsored by the University of Sussex.
