Implant Nurses Course

Delegates will learn about the nurses role in implant surgery. Together we will cover the basics of dental implant terminology, surgical set up and the aseptic technique needed for implant placement.  During the afternoon you will learn about the Astra Tech System EV and place an implant into a simulation jaw to enable you to fully understand the process of placing an implant. 

This course is perfect for nurses who are new to dental implants,  empowering them to be ready to assist a clinician in surgical placement. Delegates will learn implant terminology and the function of dental implants and abutments. In this interactive course there will be an opportunity for hands-on experience of setting up a clinic ready for implant surgery using the latest aseptic techniques.    Dentsply Sirona nurse trainers will draw on their years of experience as implant nurses to take you through the drilling protocols of Astra Tech System EV and understand decontamination and sterilisation procedures, patient information and preoperative protocols.

Learning Content

During the day delegates will be immersed in the implant workflow from a nurses perspective. They will have lectures and hands-on experience of surgery set up using the latest aseptic techniques, as well as having an update on decontamination and sterilization procedures. The course will explore some of the requirements for post and pre-operative patient care as well as dental terminology for implant surgery. In the afternoon delegates will be led through the Astra Tech System EV workflow and protocols for surgery and restoration before having hands-on experience using the system in a simulation jaw. The latter part of the day will be focused on stock management including what is needed before, during and after surgery and how to speak with patients about their implants with information on care and cleaning.

Aims & Objectives

- At the end of this course, delegates will have an understanding of:

- The processes involved in placing and restoring dental implants in practice

- Setting up a clinic ready for implant surgery using aseptic techniques

- Surgically scrub, gown and glove correctly ready for implant surgery

- The current decontamination and sterilisation protocols used with the Astra Tech System EV surgical and restorative kit

- The correct assembly and use of the Astra Tech System EV surgical and restorative kit

- Learn and discuss best practice on stock management