“The FID course is perfect for someone new to implantology”

  Posted by: Dental Design      28th June 2023

The Foundation in Implant Dentistry (FID) course from the International Team for Implantology (ITI) provides delegates with an introduction to dental implantology, while also promoting options for further postgraduate education. The course presents an opportunity to develop and grow through access to the dental implant community and resources. The FID course is supported by the Straumann Group, this means that delegates are able to use high-quality dental implants as part of their education. Dr Rohan Shaffery has recently completed the FID course and shares his experience:

“I was looking for a course which would open up my practice to placing dental implants. I was recommended the FID course by a clinician who places Straumann implants and is part of the ITI. I was drawn to the course structure, and liked that it includes teaching of the prosthodontic approach.

“The course was very good. It was clear and structured, allowing you to build on what you have learnt, and put it into practice. The teaching was very good too, and the speakers made the course content straightforward – perfect for someone who is new to the topic, as this meant that there was no confusion. I felt that the course provided good progression, as we could apply what we had learnt to practice in between each session.

“The highlight for me was the group aspect. I found it really useful to come together to discuss what we had learnt between the sessions. And, the course itself was very accessible to me from London, so I had no problems fitting it in between work.”

Because the FID course is supported by the Straumann Group, delegates have the added benefit of using high-quality implant solutions while they learn. Rohan shares his experience with this:

“I now use the exact same products in practice that we used during the course. Using the same systems made the jump to placing implants in practice much easier – and the educational discount on the kit helped me get started as well. I never felt that there was any bias in the teaching, but when you use Straumann implant systems, you can immediately see their benefits.

“I have been placing dental implants since mid-way through the course with a mentor – and I am currently placing straightforward cases independently under their supervision. I plan to build on this by carrying out more grafting soon too. Having a mentor has been great, and it has definitely given me the confidence to move forward – and I am looking into options for further education in the field.”

The FID course presents an excellent opportunity for dental professionals to expand their skillsets, and offer high-quality dental implant treatment to their patients. The opportunity to learn using dental implant systems from Straumann means that you have access to market-leading products from the very beginning of your implant journey. For more information on the FID course from ITI, contact the team at the Straumann Group.

To find out more about training and education with the Straumann Group, visit https://www.straumanncourses.com