Start Date:
August 30, 2025
Duration:
80 Weeks (Part-Time)
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Seats Available:
18
This comprehensive NIHS-accredited program, offered in collaboration with Smile USA Academy, is designed for licensed dentists looking to elevate their clinical expertise in both surgical and prosthetic implantology. It offers a unique blend of rigorous academic learning and intensive hands-on training, allowing participants to treat real patients under the direct supervision of a highly experienced and internationally recognized faculty. Through this immersive experience, dentists gain the skills and confidence to manage a wide range of implant cases while advancing their professional growth and standing within the field.
With over 30 years of experience as a leading implantologist in the UAE, Dr. Banday brings exceptional clinical expertise, academic leadership, and a deep commitment to patient-centered education. Her vision and mentorship continue to shape the success of this program.
As the long-standing Director of the AAID Implant MaxiCourse in the UAE, Dr. Banday has trained and mentored hundreds of clinicians in advanced implant dentistry. Her extensive experience, coupled with a passion for teaching, ensures that every participant benefits from both evidence-based knowledge and real-world clinical insight.
Dedicated to elevating the standards of implant education, Dr. Banday combines surgical excellence with a supportive teaching approach—empowering practitioners to deliver confident, precise, and world-class implant care.
Dr. Shankar Iyer is an internationally recognized Prosthodontist, Implantologist, and educator with over 25 years of experience in clinical practice and academia. A graduate of New York University College of Dentistry, where he also completed his postgraduate training in Prosthodontics, he currently serves on the faculty at Rutgers University Dental School, New Jersey.
As Director of Smile USA Academy and the AAID Implant MaxiCourse in Asia, Dr. Iyer has trained and mentored thousands of dentists worldwide. A Diplomate of the American Board of Oral Implantology and Fellow of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry, he brings extensive surgical and restorative expertise along with a passion for education. His leadership and evidence-based approach continue to advance global standards in implant dentistry
Hold a valid license to practice from DOH (Abu Dhabi), DHA (Dubai), or MOH (Sharjah).
Have a minimum of 3 years of post-internship clinical experience.
Submit two recent letters of professional reference with your application.
Demonstrate a strong commitment to completing the full 80-week program, including both clinical and didactic components.
