
5 Reasons Why Every Dentist Should learn Placing Implants

Dental implants are the future of restorative dentistry — and if you're not offering them yet, you're leaving revenue and patient trust on the table. Whether you’re fresh out of school or a seasoned clinician, here are five powerful reasons why learning to place implants should be next on your to-do list.
1. Patients Want Permanent Solutions
Today’s dental patients are more informed than ever. They don’t want removable appliances. They’re looking for long-term solutions — and implants are the gold standard. If you don’t offer them, they’ll find a dentist who does.
2. Increase Production Without Relying on Volume
Implants are a high-value procedure. By incorporating even a few implant cases a month, you dramatically boost your production — without needing to add dozens of additional patients to your schedule.
3. Strengthen Patient Loyalty
Patients love continuity. If you’re able to handle both the surgical and restorative phases of implant therapy, they’ll stay in your care — instead of bouncing between multiple providers.
4. Expand Clinical Confidence
Implant training sharpens your surgical and diagnostic skills across the board. From bone quality assessment to 3D planning and flap design, these skills elevate every aspect of your practice.
5. Future-Proof Your Practice
Implants aren’t a trend — they’re the future. With more patients choosing implants over bridges and dentures, implantology is quickly becoming essential. Dentists who delay learning the skill risk falling behind the standard of care.
🚀 Ready to Start Your Implant Journey?
At 3rdSET, our hands-on, live patient training programs are designed to help general dentists place implants confidently — without years of surgical experience.