The Implant Journey (ACE Courses)

ACE Courses brings planning, surgery and restoration together in this two-day programme with Kushal Gadhia. Practical work uses models, with a separate demonstration of digital planning.

Day one: assessment and socket preservation

• Implant terminology, indications, risk factors and contraindications.
• Extraction methods and choosing immediate, early or delayed placement.
• CBCT, biomaterials and case-based planning through the patient journey.
• Socket preservation: when to use it, material selection and implementation, followed by model exercises and suturing.

Day two: placement, restoration and maintenance

• Three-dimensional implant positioning and planning with CBCT, intraoral scans or impressions, including a demonstration by Nazar at DNH dental lab.
• Digital and surgical guides, with guided placement of Osstem implants on models and further suturing practice.
• Healing components, impression copings, abutments and scan bodies, followed by practical restoration exercises.
• Monitoring implants at review appointments and recognising maintenance needs.

Dates, fees and arrangements

Attend on 12-13 March or 12-13 November 2027 in Stanmore. Each two-day intake costs GBP 1,152 including VAT, lunch, refreshments and course documentation. Registration is at 8:30am, with teaching from 9am to 6pm. The November 2026 intake is sold out.

CPD hours and any required prior implant experience are not specified on the course pages. Confirm these with ACE before booking. Payment plans are advertised for courses costing more than GBP 1,000; ask about the schedule for your intake.