ITI Congress 2026 UK & Ireland – Nurses Programme

Designed by implant nurses for implant nurses, this interactive programme combines practical hands-on training, expert-led education and career development to help you build confidence in supporting implant procedures and advancing your professional journey.

Whether you’re new to implant dentistry or looking to expand your skills, you’ll leave with practical knowledge you can immediately apply in practice.

What You’ll Learn

✔ The principles of sinus grafting and how to confidently support advanced surgical procedures
✔ Practical suturing and suture removal techniques through hands-on training
✔ Communication and emotional intelligence skills to enhance the patient experience and strengthen your role within the dental team
✔ Best practice for surgical set-up, instrumentation and chairside support during implant procedures
✔ Career pathways, qualifications and professional development opportunities available to implant dental nurses
✔ Practical tips and advice from experienced implant nurses and clinicians

This programme is ideal for dental nurses who are passionate about implant dentistry and want to develop their clinical skills, increase their confidence and become an even more valuable member of the implant team.

Programme Schedule

08:45
Arrival & Registration

Registration opens with refreshments available on arrival.

09:00 – 11:00
Sinus Success: Understanding Sinus Grafting from Theory to Practice
Speakers: Pratik Patel & Gemma Sheridan

A dentist-led lecture and practical hands-on session covering the principles and techniques of sinus grafting. Gemma Sheridan will provide the nursing perspective, sharing valuable insights into efficient surgical set up, chairside assistance, instrumentation, patient management and the practical skills required to support these advanced procedures with confidence.

11:00 – 11:30
Refreshment Break

11:30 – 13:00

Emotional Intelligence & Communication
Speaker: Richard Porter

Join delegates from across the Congress for an engaging session exploring communication, emotional intelligence and the impact these skills have on patient care, teamwork and professional success.

Format: Joint Session (Main Auditorium)

13:00 – 14:00
Lunch

Enjoy lunch and take the opportunity to visit the exhibition and network with colleagues.

14:00 – 15:00
Sutures Simplified: A Practical Guide to Suture Removal and Suturing Techniques
Speaker: Zeyad Shaker

A practical lecture and hands-on session designed to help nurses confidently remove sutures in practice while developing a greater understanding of common suturing techniques and types of sutures used. Attendees will learn how to identify different suture patterns, understand their clinical applications, and gain practical experience in safe and effective suture removal.

15:00 – 15:30
Refreshment Break

15:30 – 16:30
Future You: Mapping Your Dental Nursing Career Journey – Speakers: Sophie Dyte

An interactive session exploring career progression and professional development opportunities for dental nurses. Gemma and Sophie will share their own experiences, discuss the courses and qualifications they have completed, and provide an overview of additional training pathways available to help attendees identify the right opportunities to upskill, advance their careers and achieve their professional goals.

16:30
Close

Fees:

Location:

Millennium Point, Birmingham : B4 7XG