ADI Mentor Register

The importance of mentoring came to the attention of the ADI as a result of a questionnaire to members conducted in 2005.

The results of the survey indicated an obvious demand for mentoring by members looking to further their implant training. Very little was being offered through any of the established providers.

It was also apparent that many experienced members already involved in implant mentoring were willing to participate in an ADI initiative to increase access for mentees throughout the UK.

The time was right for the ADI to take a more active role in putting the two groups in touch with each other.

The launch of the ADI Mentor Register comes at a time when the GDC is now actively recognising the importance of mentoring. See: "Doing implants? Make sure you’re up to scratch, warns GDC" and the GDC's Policy Statement on Implantology.

The recently published update of the “Training Standards in Implant Dentistry” document stating that “before undertaking implant treatment, a dentist should be familiar with the procedures involved in clinical assessment, treatment planning, and the placement and restoration of implants in conjunction with an experienced implant clinician acting as a mentor, as part of a training course in implant dentistry”, further endorses the importance of the role mentoring.

This section of the website contains various pages that should be read by mentors and potential mentees.  First, there is the “Mentor Register Disclaimer” in PDF format that sets out the legal framework for using this service.

There are several more pages you can step through by following the ‘Next’ link at the bottom of each page, or you can access the pages using the menu on the right.

Members who would like to apply for the Register may also access the on-line application service.

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