The Australian Society of Implant Dentistry conducts an accreditation program for our members.
It is a three-stage program, with each stage covering progressively more complex material. Before progressing up the stages, the candidates have to pass a written examination. Once they have completed Stage III, and satisfied the examination requirements, Accredited Status is awarded to the member.
While this program of accreditation is not an official qualification, it does indicate that the member has satisfied certain educational standards. Hopefully, this will allow patients to feel more confident in their selection of the dentist to provide their implant dentistry. Of course, there are members with a great deal of knowledge and experience in implant dentistry, who have not participated in the accreditation program, and the fact that they are not accredited does not necessarily reflect on their qualifications or abilities.