- 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
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:
- 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+