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Certificate in Dental Implantology, Scotland: June 2026
A one-year dental implantology programme combining 50% theory and 50% hands-on practical training, available as both a Level 7 Certificate and a non-Level 7 pathway.
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16
Enhanced CPD
96+ Hours
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Now launching in Scotland – June 2026
For the first time ever, Tipton Training is bringing its Certificate in Dental Implantology to Scotland.
The June 2026 intake will take place at Care Dental Implant Clinic, Crieff, marking an additional training location added to Tipton Training’s established national programme. This expansion is designed to give dentists in Scotland and the north of the UK greater access to high-quality implant education from one of Europe’s leading dental training academies.
This new cohort provides the opportunity to train closer to home, while still benefiting from the full Tipton Training implant curriculum and teaching standards.
The Scotland cohort is led by Bruce Strickland, one of the UK’s most experienced implant clinicians and the founder of Care Dental Implant Clinic. Over a career spanning more than 30 years, he has placed over 12,000 dental implants and built one of Scotland’s leading implant referral centres.
Overview
This one-year live patient implant course is designed for beginners or dentists with limited implant or oral surgery experience who want to safely expand their clinical scope. The programme focuses on delivering evidence-based, predictable implant treatment using participants’ own cases, building confidence in patient assessment, planning and execution. It is structured to provide a strong foundation in implant dentistry while prioritising safety, clinical judgement and long-term treatment success.
Structure and learning experience
The course is delivered across 16 modules over 12 months through seminars, practical sessions and supervised live surgical training on patients. Delegates complete 8 live surgery sessions under expert mentorship, alongside dedicated Level 1 and Level 2 CBCT training to strengthen diagnostic confidence and compliance with current radiographic guidance. Learning extends beyond scheduled modules through ongoing mentorship opportunities, including additional patient days and in-practice support, ensuring continuous development throughout the implant journey.
Clinical focus and outcomes
Training centres on patient selection, digital treatment planning, surgical preparation and safe implant placement, supported by a deep understanding of adjunct therapies and diagnostics. Participants learn operative fundamentals such as surgical setup, anaesthesia, flap design, suturing and perioperative protocols, reinforced through live demonstrations and supervised model practice. Graduates leave able to plan and execute implant cases with greater predictability, deliver safer patient care and integrate implant treatment confidently into everyday clinical practice.
> Level 7 or Non-Level 7
Certificate options
Level 7 Certificate
To achieve the EduQual Level 7 qualification, participants must complete a series of assessments, including Direct Observation of Performance (DOPS), a CBCT write up, 6 patient case presentations and a multiple-choice exam on the final day of the course.
On successful completion of the course and all required assessments, participants are awarded a Level 7 Certificate in Dental Implantology approved by EduQual. Tipton Training is also accredited by The Royal College of Surgeons of England. RCSEng centre accreditation is recognised as a mark of excellence, and we are proud to be the first and only private training provider to hold this distinction.
Price: £9,450 (inc VAT)
Registration fee: £525 (inc VAT)
Non-Level 7 Certificate
Participants who choose not to pursue the Level 7 qualification may enrol on the non-Level 7 pathway.
This option does not require completion of the formal assessments. Instead, participants receive a Tipton Training Academy Certificate of Attendance accredited by the Royal College of Surgeons of England. This pathway does not confer a Level 7 qualification from EduQual.
Price: £8,950 (inc VAT)
Registration fee: £525 (inc VAT)
Learn from Dr Bruce Strickland, and his team with decades of experience
Delegates will learn from Dr Bruce Strickland and his team, bringing decades of combined clinical and teaching experience in implant dentistry.
Dr Bruce Strickland graduated from Dundee University in 1990 and was awarded the Diploma in Implant Dentistry with Advanced Certification from the Royal College of Surgeons (England) in 2008.
He began his career by founding Care Dental, a multi-disciplinary clinic in central Scotland. The practice has since grown into a 9-surgery centre incorporating Care Dental, Care Dental Implant Clinic, and Signature Ceramics, a fully digital, in-house implant laboratory.
From this integrated clinical base, Dr Strickland has developed extensive expertise across restorative and surgical dentistry, underpinned by a deep understanding of UK general dental practice. Over more than 30 years in implant dentistry, he has placed over 12,000 implants.
Dr Strickland has been actively involved in implant education across the UK and has hosted numerous training programmes within his clinic. His core focus, however, is the structured mentoring of small groups and individual clinicians, supporting them on a clear progression from foundational skills through to advanced restorative and surgical implant dentistry.
Level 1 and Level 2 CBCT competence
Practical surgical and suturing skills
Ongoing expert mentorship beyond course
Expanded treatment options in practice
> Why we're different
Proven. Trusted. Accredited. Transformative.
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The only private dental training provider in the UK accredited by the Royal College of Surgeons of England, following an independent review of our programmes, tutors, and facilities. This accreditation provides assurance that our courses meet the highest standards in postgraduate dental education.
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EduQual Approved
Our courses are EduQual approved, meeting rigorous academic and quality standards to give dentists qualifications they can trust throughout their careers.
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Gain an Associate Fellowship at CGDent
Complete any Tipton Training Diploma course (120+ UK Credits) and apply for Associate Fellowship at the College of General Dentistry (CGDent). This recognises your advanced skills, commitment to lifelong learning, and high standards of patient care, and allows you to use the postnominals AssocFCGDent as you progress towards full Fellowship.
> Testimonials
What our delegates say
Sami Bissasu
Implant, London, 2019–2020
I would like to thank all the Tipton team for the amazing effort and well-organized course. The structural and comprehensive approach to implant dentistry has given me the skills, knowledge, and confidence to be one of the options offered to my patients. I am keen to continue with the amazing team the advanced courses. I would recommend this course for every dentist willing to start his journey in Implant Dentistry.
Lester Albridge
Implant, London, 2017–2018
Excellent balance of theory and hands on practical support, delivered by a great team. I feel confident to plan and execute varied implant treatments now and I'm excited about how this will change the future of my practice.
Oliver Brown
Implant, London, 2018–2019
Tipton implant training provides a comprehensive introduction to implant dentistry providing all the knowledge and practical skills to implement implant placement safely in practice. The course is very well structured, the lecturers and surgical mentors are world-class, and the support staff are always on hand. 10/10!
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Everything you need to know about the Certificate in Dental Implantology
Can I treat my own patients on the course?
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If I have problems finding patients can you allocate them for me?
I have no experience placing implants or very limited experience in oral surgery will that be an issue?
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How many patients can I bring/implants can I place?
Are my patients given an appointment time?
I want to use my own implant system within the course?
Professional Indemnity is too expensive?
I want to learn complex implant cases, including Sinus Lift and Bone Grafts?
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