Chapter 08 • Question 1
How Do I Find a Good Dental Implant Dentist in the UK?
📺 15:00 video📖 17 min read
Reviewed by Dr Tim Fleming
BDS – Dental Surgeon (GDC Reg: 83324)
Finding a good dental implant dentist requires verifying three essential qualifications: formal training in implantology (postgraduate diploma or MSc), substantial experience (minimum 100 implants placed, ideally 500+), and active membership in professional bodies like the ADI or FGDP. Verify all credentials through the GDC register at gdc-uk.org.
💡 Key Takeaways
- Verify GDC registration, postgraduate implant training, and experience (100+ implants minimum)
- Check credentials at gdc-uk.org using their GDC number
- Start with personal referrals from your dentist or satisfied patients
- Use BDA and ADI directories for qualified implant dentists
- Read 20-30 recent reviews across platforms looking for patterns
- Red flags: Won't provide GDC number, under 50 implants, pressure tactics
- Green flags: Transparent pricing, shows portfolio, multiple brand options