ADI NextGen at the ADI Congress

15 May 2025

For dental professionals with an interest in dental implantology but who have not yet got involved, the ADI established the Next Generation community. Delivering dedicated events and educational opportunities, this is the ideal platform for those new to dentistry or implants to lay strong foundations for a prosperous career in the field.

At the recent ADI Team Congress, the Next Gen programme provided just this. An array of inspirational professionals shared their own journeys and offered practical advice to help colleagues make the very most of the career options available to them.

Key themes throughout the day included building good habits as a profession to both reduce complications and grow the implant business, and the importance of treatment planning.

Dr Jaimini Vadgama, Dr Jiten Vaghela and Dr Ricky Bhopal kicked things off by exploring the digital solutions available today to enhance the treatment planning process. They considered the precision and efficiency afforded by successful implementation of these technologies and looked at how digital workflows can elevate the patient experience.

Dr Hiten Pabari put the spotlight on accelerating career success in implantology, covering a broad range of topics from the initial investment and training required right through to patient acquisition and scaling up to deliver 100 implants per year. He recommended becoming confident in restoring implants before beginning to place them and creating a clean environment dedicated to implantology for exceptional patient care. With regards to development, Hiten discussed the need for on-going training, target setting and progress reviews to maintain motivation and momentum.

Dr Dimitrios Charoulis and Dr Harshiv Karia brought the discussion around to treatment planning. They advocated for clinicians to spend 80% of treatment time on planning and 20% on execution for the safest and most predictable results. For this to be effective, accurate and comprehensive, data collection is key. Not only does this make it possible to define the end point before treatment begins, but it also allows the clinician to operate in the most efficient way. The interactive session saw attendees get involved with polls and surveys to share their own opinions about case studies shown and to really get the conversation flowing.

For attendees looking to advance their initial knowledge or see just what is possible in dental implantology today, Dr Viraj Patel provided an overview of innovative hard and soft tissue augmentation procedures and materials. There was also an opportunity to discover the potential of full-arch rehabilitation with Dr Sherlock Chan and Dr Ton Murphy using evidence-based concepts and products.

Despite the full educational programme, the ADI Team Congress was about much more than just learning. It was also a platform for connecting with like-minded professionals, for engaging with the industry and making new friends across the field. Whether browsing the exhibition, catching up with peers over a coffee, or enjoying a glass of wine at the stunningly elegant black-tie dinner, attendees were able to network with a number of individuals and teams over the three days.

For any dentists wanting to get involved in implantology in the years to come, the ADI is the ideal organisation to be a part of. To be as accessible as possible, membership is free for 2 years post-qualification and available at a 50% discount 3-5 years post-qualification. This provides free attendance to ADI Study Clubs, the Members’ National Forum and ADI Masterclasses, 50 free patient leaflets, and free access to prestigious research journals, amongst other benefits.

To start building a long and successful career in dental implantology, the ADI can help. The Next Generation community provides numerous opportunities to immerse yourself in the implant world, to find mentors, be inspired and advance your skills. Find out more and join today!

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