Implantologist

What does the dental surgeon do in implantology? What is his role?  

The main role of a dentist with a surgical odontology orientation is to prepare one or more missing or damaged teeth for reconstruction, with both aesthetic and functional goals. In fact, the dentist practicing implantology works in collaboration with his fellow dentist performing prosthetic rehabilitation.

Versatile, this dental surgeon specialized in surgical dentistry carries out multiple missions on a daily basis:

• He performs a clinical examination to define the needs of his patient;
• He sets up an intervention plan and defines the implantation method best suited to the patient’s profile;
• He prepares the oral surgery procedure;
• He supervises and manages the surgical procedure and the implant placement;
• He takes care of the post-operative follow-up of his patient.

The implant dentist offers his patients the opportunity to regain their self-confidence with dental implants

What are the expected skills and traits?  

Implantology is a very specific branch of dentistry. Therefore, you must be passionate about this field to undertake such training.

After long studies in dental surgery with a specialization in oral surgery, the dental surgeon with an orientation in surgical odontology must possess all the technical knowledge related to the dental field and must master to perfection the surgical protocols learned during his training. Thus, he must have a good memory, a great capacity of concentration and a relentless logical mind. A dentist who practices implantology must be able to perform oral surgery on all types of patients and must demonstrate dexterity and millimeter precision.

The dental surgeon specialized in surgical dentistry works in direct contact with his or her patients and must also demonstrate patience, empathy and excellent interpersonal skills in order to reassure anxious patients about dental surgery.

What are the advantages of being a dental surgeon in implantology?

Advantages

The training course in implantology is long and complicated. Thus, few dental health professionals practice this highly sought-after profession.
The dental surgeon oriented in surgical odontology will not have any difficulty to build up his patient base.
In addition, this profession offers a high and progressive salary, as well as several employment opportunities (private practice, shared practice, shared hospital, salaried position in a dental health center).

How to become a dental surgeon in implantology?

The path to this profession is long, as it requires specialization. The obtaining of a general scientific baccalaureate allows to access to the first common year of health studies (PACES), before integrating a course in dentistry. This training to become a dental surgeon lasts 6 years and is essential to start a career in implantology.

At the end of this training in general dentistry, students can specialize during their post-graduate studies and obtain a diploma of specialized studies (DES) in oral surgery. They can also choose to complete a short postgraduate program. In both cases, the future dental surgeon specialized in surgical dentistry will have to pursue additional studies in order to be able to practice this activity. Two courses are then possible:

• The student enters a 3-year training program to obtain a University Diploma in Oral Implantology;
• The student validates his Certificate of Advanced Studies and Research in Oral Implantology (CERAIO) at the end of a preparatory year, before obtaining a University Diploma in Oral Implantology and Biomechanics (DUIOBM).

The “specialization” in dental implantology allows the practitioner to acquire theoretical and technical knowledge, such as

• Knowledge of oral anatomy;
• Reading and interpretation of medical images (X-rays);
• Learning oral surgery techniques;
• The study of the different types of dental implants;
• Etc.

What are the career paths for a dental surgeon in implantology?

This title being obtained following a specialization, there is no real career development for this dental professional. However, the dental surgeon with an orientation in surgical dentistry can, after a few years of practice, choose to open his own office in order to exercise his activity as a liberal professional.

It is also possible to leave a private practice to join a salaried practice in a health center, for example. Thanks to his years of experience, he can also be brought to practice in large private hospitals and with public figures.

What is the salary for the profession of dental surgeon in implantology?

The practitioner having a practice limited to implantology can benefit from a very attractive remuneration which can evolve during his career, in particular according to the region where he practices, the type of structure in which he practices, his years of experience in the profession and his reputation.

Who employs the dental surgeon oriented in surgical dentistry?

Like many dental professionals, the implant dentist may practice as a sole practitioner and set up his or her own dental practice.
The implant dentist may also practice in private clinics or in a dental office, where he or she works with other dental professionals.

Since 2013, Dentego has been committed to the best in dental health for all.
With a network of more than 58 dental centers throughout France, Dentego is looking for practitioners with a practice limited to implantology to join its teams!
Dentego is committed to offering each of its implantology practitioners a pleasant professional environment and allows them to benefit from the latest technology. (ETK, A-Dec, Geistlich, 3Shape).

Whether you are a young graduate in implantology or more experienced, joining Dentego means devoting yourself 100% to the care of your patients, within a supportive team where sharing experience allows everyone to evolve and progress continuously.