Do you need help finding a specialist for dental implants? Here you will find medical experts in clinics and practices specializing in oral surgery & implantology in Germany, Switzerland and Austria.
The term "implantologist" is not a protected title. In principle, any dentist may place dental implants.
As dental implantations can be very demanding, the dentist should have one or more additional training courses in the field of dental implantology. Many years of experience as an implantologist is also very important in this context.
Dentists and specialists in oral and maxillofacial surgery, oral surgery and orthodontics can specialize in dental implantology.
State dental associations, scientific societies or recognized institutes offer certified advanced training courses.
The guidelines and requirements for a doctor to be able to call themselves a specialist in dental implantology can vary.
In general, however, a dentist who calls themselves an oral implant specialist or implantology expert must demonstrate certified training, skills and experience.
For example, before a dentist can officially call themselves a specialist in dental implantology or an implantology expert, they must have worked as an implantologist for at least three years and have performed a minimum number (> 200) of dental implants during this time.
As every dentist is allowed to insert implants, you should also pay attention to practical experience and further training in addition to the subjective assessment.
Implantology involves the insertion of dental implants into the jawbone @ Петр Смагин /AdobeStock
All dentists, specialist dentists and oral and maxillofacial surgeons working in implantology should be certified in implantology.
Specialist societies, professional associations and universities offer a wide range of certifications and training courses for dentists.
For example, a dentist can complete advanced training in the field of dental implantology with the following professional societies and associations:
In Germany:
In Switzerland:
In Austria:
Europe-wide and worldwide:
The quality level of training in the field of dental implantology is generally high, even if the content and requirements differ in some cases.
Specialists in oral and maxillofacial surgery and specialists in oral surgery only require the certification "Specialization in dental implantology". This is because they already have comprehensive surgical training.
Dentists and orthodontists who wish to gain special expertise must obtain further qualifications from a specialist society or professional association.
Alternatively, they can complete a Master's degree at a university or college. Implant manufacturers and private institutes or practices also offer further training opportunities.
The following certifications are the most important and highest qualifications in the field of dental implantology:
When considering the qualifications of an implantologist, make sure that a recognized scientific society has carried out the certification @ WavebreakMediaMicro /AdobeStock
The "Implantology Specialist" certification is awarded by the German Society of Dental Implantology (DGZI). The training period is two years.
To obtain this certification, a dentist must fulfill the following requirements, among others:
A dentist receives the "Certified Expert in Implantology" certification after two years of training. This is awarded by the German Society for Oral Implantology (DGOI).
To obtain this certification, a dentist must fulfill the following requirements, among others:
The "Implantology specialization" certification is awarded by the BdiZ/EDI. The duration of training is individual.
To obtain this certification, a dentist must fulfill the following requirements, among others:
The title is valid for 5 years.
To become a "Fellow" of the ICOI, the dentist must present 20 complete cases and demonstrate 100 hours of continuing education in implant dentistry. They must also provide a letter of recommendation from a certified ICOI member.
In addition to the letter of recommendation, the ICOI "Master" requires 80 successfully completed cases that are at least 2 years old. Proof of 150 hours of continuing education is also required. In addition, you must give at least 2 poster presentations at ICOI congresses.
The "Diplomate of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists" is the highest international award in the field of dental implantology.
To obtain this certification, the doctor must
After 5 semesters of university training, a dentist receives the:
"Master of Science in Implantology" or
"Master of Science Oral Surgery / Oral Implantology"
The requirements profile for obtaining this degree is based on the usual "Bologna criteria", but varies depending on the university awarding the degree. In addition to lectures, practical courses and own case presentations, it includes the preparation of a scientific Master's thesis (title: MSc), similar to a doctorate (Dr.med.dent.).
The WBA certification for oral implantology is awarded by the Swiss Dental Association (SSO).
To obtain this certificate, a dentist must fulfill the following requirements, among others:
Leading Implant Centers only accept implantology specialists who meet the highest quality standards - certified by internationally recognized professional associations.
