- Implant Development Programme
Dental Implant Development Programme
Everything in our Associate Development Programme, principal-led mentorship, a structured clinical foundation and earnings that grow year on year, plus two further years specialising in implant dentistry. Over five years you progress from your first mentored year to advanced, full-arch implant practice. Places are highly selective, the implant specialism is typically offered by invitation to dentists excelling on the Associate Development Programme.
Foundation + implant specialism
Earning potential
UK clinics
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5 Years
Year pathway (3 + 2)
40+
UK clinics
1
Named implant mentor
300k+
Earning potential
- A Structured Programme
The Associate Foundation, Plus Implant Specialism
Your first three years mirror our Associate Development Programme, a complete clinical foundation built on principal-led mentorship. Years four and five then specialise you in implant dentistry, from your first guided placement to full-arch rehabilitation, mentored on real, paid cases.
Foundation (Yrs 1–3)
• Principal-led mentorship
• Restorative, endodontics & surgery
• Growing private treatment
Implant Specialism (Yrs 4–5)
• Guided & complex placement
• Bone grafting & full-arch
• A certified implant portfolio
- Selective Entry · By Invitation
A Place is Earned, Not Just Applied for
Places on the Implant Development Programme are highly selective. We typically invite dentists who are already performing strongly on our Associate Development Programme, clinicians who have shown the commitment, clinical growth and patient care a specialism demands.
New and overseas dentists are welcome to register their interest; the strongest candidates are invited to progress into the implant specialism.
- Why Choose This Programme
Why Choose Our Implant Programme
Principal-Led Mentorship
One-to-one guidance from senior clinicians and implantologists throughout every year.
Hands-On Clinical Experience
Real patient exposure, supervised treatment and live surgical mentoring.
Support for Overseas Dentists
GDC registration, IELTS, visa and NHS Performers List — handled, with fees covered for qualifying applicants.
A Route to Ownership
Progress from foundation to certified implant practice, Clinical Lead and Joint Venture ownership.
- Your Journey
Your Journey Through the Programme
Eligibility Assessment
An online meeting with our management team to understand your goals, experience and commitment.
Clinical Interview
A clinical interview to assess your current dental knowledge and understanding before enrolment.
UK Registration & Relocation
GDC registration, visa documentation and NHS Performers List support — plus relocation help.
Induction & Mentorship
A structured induction into UK dentistry and clinical standards before you begin treating patients.
- The Development Pathway
Induction, Mentorship & Four Progressive Years
Skills and earnings build year on year, the final two specialising in implant dentistry. Select a stage to see what you learn and earn.
Before you treat patients independently, a structured induction gets you registered, compliant and confident in UK systems, guided every step by your coordinator.
• GDC, NHS & visa onboarding
• Treatment planning & patient communication
• Clinical induction to UK standards
• Practice systems & workflows
• Cross-infection control & documentation
Principal-led, one-to-one mentorship as you build clinical confidence and begin growing private treatment.
• Principal-led structured mentorship
• Treatment planning & case acceptance
• Core NHS & restorative dentistry
• Assisting with implant cases
• Composite bonding & simple extractions
• Building private treatment uptake
Advanced clinical development across restorative dentistry, endodontics and the foundations of surgery.
• Advanced restorative dentistry
• Complex treatment planning
• Endodontics & periodontics
• Digital dentistry & photography
• Crown, bridge & veneers
• Surgical fundamentals
Complex cases, clinical leadership and the bridge into implant dentistry.
• Complex & full-mouth rehabilitation
• Multiple implant case assistance
• Intermediate surgical techniques
• Bone grafting support
• Implant treatment planning
• Mentoring & clinical leadership
Your specialism begins — surgical foundations and mentored placements on real, paid cases.
• Implant assessment & CBCT planning
• Implant-supported restorations
• Guided-surgery principles
• Live surgical mentoring
• Single-unit placement
• Managing complications
Advanced and full-arch implant dentistry, working towards independent practice and certification.
• Multiple & complex placements
• Immediate loading & digital workflows
• Bone grafting, GBR & sinus lifts
• A certified implant portfolio
• Full-arch & All-on-4
• Running your own implant list
- Earning Potential
Your income grows every year
Indicative earnings across the programme, combining NHS, private and implant treatment.
- The Difference
Saint Visage vs. other dental groups
Most groups give you a chair. We give you a five-year plan.
A five-year career plan
- Principal-led one-to-one mentorship
- A structured 5-year pathway
- Funded CPD & implant courses
- Hands-on implant & surgical exposure
- Earnings that grow £100k → £300k+
- A route to Clinical Lead & JV ownership
Associate-Led Mentorship
- No structured mentorship
- Sink-or-swim clinically
- No funded courses
- Little or no implant exposure
- No clear progression
- No route to ownership
- What You Receive
What You Receive as Part, of This Programme?
This is a paid dental associate role along with mentorship, not a standalone training course. As part of the programme you receive:
- Your Role & Pathway
• Paid associate dentist position within Saint Visage clinics
• A structured five-year implant and surgical pathway
• One-to-one mentorship from experienced implant clinicians
• Access to postgraduate diplomas and advanced implant courses
- Fully Supported Onboarding
• GDC registration support and guidance
• Visa sponsorship and immigration assistance covered
• PLVE / VTE supervised mentorship where required
• NHS performer number activation support
• Relocation support for international dentists
- Postgraduate Courses & Further Training
Funded Courses Alongside Your Pathway
Alongside clinical mentorship, associates access additional funded training in:
Implant Assessment & Planning — funded
Guided Surgery — funded
Bone Grafting & GBR — funded
Full-Arch Rehabilitation — funded
Restorative Dentistry — funded
Digital Dentistry — funded
Composite Bonding — funded
Smile Design — funded
- What You Receive
A Paid Associate Role — Not a Training Course
This is a paid dental associate role with mentorship built in. As part of the programme you receive:
Dr. Tony
ADP Graduate · International
“Within my first year I was doing composite bonding, clear aligners and treatment planning cases my mentor would review with me every week. The programme didn’t just give me a job — it gave me a clinical identity. I know exactly who I am as a dentist now and where I’m going.”
Dr. Barbara
ADP Graduate · Croatia
“I had no idea how to navigate the GDC process from abroad. Saint Visage handled every document, every deadline, every question. They weren’t just a recruiter — they were genuinely invested in getting me here. I never once felt like I was doing this alone.”
- Frequently Asked Questions
Everything You Need to Know
Both — it is a paid associate position with structured mentorship and training built in. There are no upfront training fees.
No. The programme is designed for dentists who want to build implant skills from a foundational level, with the specialism beginning in Year 3.
New graduates and overseas dentists looking to build a career in UK dentistry and progress into implant dentistry.
Yes. Training is hands-on throughout, with supervised experience on real patient cases from an early stage.
Funded CPD and postgraduate courses including implant assessment and planning, guided surgery, bone grafting/GBR, full-arch rehabilitation, restorative dentistry and digital dentistry.
Yes — the programme is built to take you to independent, certified implant practice and a clear route towards Clinical Lead and Joint Venture ownership.
Start Your Career in Implant Dentistry
A structured pathway for dentists who want to build confidence, gain real experience and progress into implant dentistry within the UK. Apply today to begin with ongoing mentorship and clinical support.
- Paid associate role
- No implant experience needed
- Visa & GDC covered
- Earnings to £300k+