Implantium, a newly launched dental implant company in the UK, recently released research stating that many dentists do not provide dental implant placement because of lack of training. Only one-third of UK dentists currently offer implants in their practice. More than half of surveyed dentists reported that training is the primary stumbling block that prevents them from providing implant services, and about one quarter claimed that equipment and implant supplies are a hindrance.
A quarter also reported that they plan to provide implant dentistry in the next year. Implantium will offer training and less costly implant products to incentivize dentists to begin placing dental implants. The company’s website currently features video demonstrations of implant procedures. Courses are available for dentists who currently place implants, as well as those who would like to learn the procedure. A hands-on course will allow dentists to place six or more implants over ten weeks to earn a certificate in clinical implant dentistry from the Implantium clinic. For more information, visit http://www.implantium.co.uk/.