Preparing the Future of Implant Dentistry

The ideal candidate is an AHPRA-registered dental practitioner with current professional indemnity insurance, a record of surgical training and experience, and a commitment to advancing their skills. They are motivated to achieve a Postgraduate qualification and take their practice to the next level

Upon successful completion of the course, you may add GDip or Grad.Dip after your name—whichever you prefer. Optionally, this may be suffixed with Dent.Impl. to signify your focus in dental implantology.

It’s important to note that, in accordance with AHPRA and the Australian Dental Board, the only registrable qualifications are your general dental degree or a Doctor of Dental Science in one of the recognised Australian specialties (e.g., periodontics, maxillofacial surgery). This course provides a prestigious postgraduate qualification that demonstrates advanced expertise, but does not confer additional registration with AHPRA.

Over three weekends (Modules II–IV), participants can observe, assist, or perform surgery on their own patients. Under expert supervision, those operating will place implants and perform procedures such as hard/soft tissue grafts and sinus lifts (where appropriate). Experienced clinicians may also undertake advanced techniques, including ridge splits, piezo surgery, complex grafting solutions and partial extraction therapy.

Formally, participants receive monthly support for six months following course completion. Informally, you become part of a unique community of like-minded, highly skilled implant dentists, with daily opportunities for case discussion, advice, feedback, and continued learning in a safe, collaborative environment.

You are encouraged to maintain contact with Dr Fine, Dr Weemaes, and the wider PGIA community throughout your career. Additionally, any previous student is welcome to observe live implant procedures performed by Dr Fine and Dr Weemaes in the general anaesthetic facility, ensuring ongoing exposure to advanced techniques.

To graduate, participants are required to successfully complete a viva voce and submit a series of case presentations.

We teach the A–Z of dental implantology, a curriculum built on thousands of hours of study and over $300,000 invested in each of our educations. Throughout the program, we push participants to grow their skills and advance their clinical competence.

Following the ITI SAC classification, even participants starting with little or no experience can expect to perform a large percentage of procedures independently by the end of the program.

While this program provides a comprehensive foundation, there will always be opportunities for further study and advancement

Postgraduate Implant Academy (PGIA) has an articulation agreement with Goethe University. This allows graduates who wish to study further a direct progression pathway into the Master of Oral Implantology (MOI) program through PGIA’s recognition as an accredited teaching practice.

Aston University in collaboration with EduQual offers academic progression into its MSc in Advanced Dental Implantology, further expanding postgraduate opportunities for PGIA graduates.