Delta Dental Academy

What Delta Dental Academy does

Delta Dental Academy Ltd is a UK-based private dental education company operating a specialized training centre at 44 High Street, Bristol, with a satellite delivery footprint in London through a venue partnership with LonDEC. Founded around 2019 by Dr Alfonso Rao, a Straumann and Dentsply opinion leader trained at the University of Chieti, the Eastman Dental Institute, and the Global Institute for Dental Education, the academy delivers practice-ready continuing professional development (CPD) to practicing dentists and dental nurses, with a particular emphasis on advanced implantology and endodontics. Its core product set includes the Diploma in Dental Implantology (EduQual Level 7, 13 days, 450 CPD hours), the Fundamentals in Dental Implantology (12 days, 84 CPD hours), a Full-Arch Immediate Placement & Loading course built on the Straumann Pro Arch system, the 10 Days Endodontics programme with an optional Diploma pathway (EduQual Level 7), and shorter specialist courses in endodontic retreatment, file retrieval, and micro-surgical endodontics. Pricing spans £210 (dental nurse day course) to £10,000 + VAT (premium diploma), with Klarna instalments and multi-payment plans available.

The academy's underlying technology is built around in-person clinical training with live patient cases provided by the academy itself — one of only a handful of UK centres offering this model — supplemented by surgical microscopes, CBCT imaging, guided surgery and digital impression workflows, and Straumann BLX implant systems and Geistlich regenerative materials supplied through OEM partnerships. The business model combines (1) one-time course fees paid by individual dental professionals, (2) EduQual-accredited diploma programmes with multi-month payment schedules, and (3) a Patient Referral Service through which external practices refer implant, endodontic, and oral surgery cases to the academy for treatment, which simultaneously generates clinical revenue and supplies the live patient pipeline for training. Distribution is direct-to-consumer via a Kajabi-powered website with online booking, SEO, and email marketing, supported by co-marketing partnerships with Straumann, Geistlich, EduQual, and LonDEC. The company operates as a founder-led private limited company with 1–10 employees and no disclosed external funding.

Name

Delta Dental Academy

Legal name

Delta Dental Academy Ltd

Website

https://deltadentalacademy.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Delta Dental Academy is a UK-based dental education company operating from Bristol that delivers hands-on CPD-accredited training in implantology and endodontics to practicing dentists and dental nurses, using live patient cases, EduQual Level 7 diploma pathways, and Straumann-aligned implant curricula.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Dental Education and Training

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Dental Assisting (EDAOAJAJ)

Keywords

• Dental implant training
• Endodontic education
• Professional dental courses
• Clinical implantology
• CPD certified dentistry

Headquarters

HQ city

Bristol

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Dental Training Courses: One-time fees for in-person dental training courses covering implantology and endodontics. Courses range from single-day workshops to multi-month diploma programmes. Payment options include one-time payment, Klarna instalments, and multi-payment plans.
2. Patient Referral Services: Receives patient referrals from dental practices for implant and endodontic treatment, integrating training opportunities with actual patient care.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Delta Dental Academy is a multidisciplinary dental training centre in Bristol, UK that delivers in-person, hands-on courses in dental implantology and endodontics, including EduQual Level 7 Diplomas, fundamentals programmes, full-arch and retreatment courses, plus dental nurse training. Courses are unique in offering supervised training on live patients provided by the academy, complemented by short online theory videos.

Product overview

Delta Dental Academy is a multidisciplinary dental training centre in Bristol offering practice-ready dental education across two primary verticals: Implantology and Endodontics. The implant curriculum includes a Diploma in Dental Implantology (EduQual Level 7, 13 days), Fundamentals in Dental Implantology (12 days), Full-Arch Immediate Placement & Loading courses, and Advanced Implant Training for Dental Nurses. The endodontics portfolio comprises a 10 Days Endodontics & Diploma in Endodontics (EduQual Level 7), Endodontic Retreatment Master Course, The Art of File Retrieval, and Micro-surgical Endodontics. Courses are delivered through in-person training at the Bristol facility with live patient treatment, complemented by 24/7 online self-paced courses. The academy provides EduQual accredited diplomas, CPD certifications, and a patient referral service for case treatment. Course delivery incorporates practical hands-on training, live surgery demonstrations, and digital workflows.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Diploma in Dental Implantology (EduQual Level 7) A 13-day, 450 CPD hour comprehensive implant dentistry programme enabling practitioners to place and restore implants and perform bone grafting under expert supervision, including live patient treatment. Accredited by EduQual at Level 7.
• Fundamentals in Dental Implantology A 12-day, 84 CPD hour introductory implantology course covering implant fundamentals, guided bone regeneration, and digital workflows with hands-on patient treatment opportunities, aimed at dentists new to implantology.
• Full-Arch: Immediate Placement and Loading A 2-day, 16 CPD hour course training implant surgeons on diagnosing, planning, and placing immediate full-arch replacements using the Straumann Pro Arch system with live surgery demonstrations.
• Advanced Implant Training for Dental Nurses A one-day CPD course for dental nurses to gain knowledge and confidence in assisting with advanced and complex dental implant treatments, including live surgery observation and implant workflow understanding.
• 10 Days Endodontics and Diploma in Endodontics (EduQual Level 7) An intensive 10-day, 70 CPD hour endodontics programme delivered over 5 months covering diagnosis, shaping, obturation, restoration, and retreatment, with an optional EduQual Level 7 Diploma pathway.
• Endodontic Retreatment Master Course A 2-day, 14 CPD hour course providing theoretical and practical training in endodontic retreatment, including disassembly techniques and bioceramic materials.
• The Art of File Retrieval A 1-day, 7 CPD hour course teaching predictable, minimally-invasive techniques for retrieval of separated endodontic instruments using the Terauchi File Retrieval Kit, taught by Dr Yoshi Terauchi.
• Micro-surgical Endodontics An endodontic course focused on micro-surgical techniques, taught by expert practitioners Arnaldo Castellucci and Massimo Giovarruscio.
• Patient Referral Service A clinical service allowing external dental practices to refer implant, endodontic, and related cases to Delta Dental Academy for treatment by its clinicians, with patients returned to the referring dentist on completion.

Quantifiable outcome

• Hundreds of dentists trained at the forefront of dental education
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• StraumanncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStraumann is a major sponsor and partner for Delta Dental Academy's implant courses. The partnership includes the Pro Arch full-arch training programme and Straumann implant systems. The academy uses Straumann BLX Implants in training courses and features Straumann equipment and materials.
• GeistlichcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGeistlich is a sponsor for implant courses, providing materials for bone regeneration and guided bone regeneration (GBR) training. Geistlich products are used in hands-on training sessions for GBR procedures.
• LonDEC (London Dental Education Centre)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLonDEC provides the venue for selected endodontic courses held in London, including the Art of File Retrieval course with Dr Yoshi Terauchi. The academy partners with LonDEC to expand its geographic presence for UK-based delegates.
• EduQualcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEduQual is a regulated awarding body approved by SQA-Accreditation that awards diplomas at Level 7 for Delta Dental Academy's Diploma in Dental Implantology and Diploma in Endodontics programmes.
• Perfect DentalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPerfect Dental appears as a logo sponsor on endodontic course pages, indicating a marketing or co-marketing partnership relationship.
• Queen Square Dental ClinicminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe academy is associated with Queen Square Dental Clinic in Bristol where founder Alfonso Rao operates and where some training takes place. Trainers including Marco Cascone work at Queen Square.
• Cheltenham & Cotswold DentalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTrainer Imran Nasser is Practice Principal at Cheltenham & Cotswold Dental, which serves as his base for implant and restorative work and provides connection to the training programmes.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• DentalXP: Global online dental education platform with extensive implantology and endodontics content. Comparable in clinical dental CE offering, but addresses a global audience online rather than UK in-person.

Broad incumbents

• ITI (International Team for Implantology): Global academic organization providing implant education, fellowships, and consensus conferences. Comparable in advanced implant training content, but operates as a multi-stakeholder academic body worldwide.

Direct peers

• Faculty of General Dental Practice (FGDP, Royal College of Surgeons): UK professional body offering diplomas, CPD pathways, and accredited training for general dental practitioners. Comparable in regulated UK dental credentialing and continuing-education focus.
• British Academy of Implant Dentistry (BAID): UK-based academy delivering postgraduate implant training to general dental practitioners. Directly comparable in audience (UK dentists), modality (hands-on implant courses), and credentialing pathway.
• UCL Eastman Dental Institute: London-based provider of postgraduate dental CPD, diplomas, and short courses, including implantology and endodontics. Comparable in regulated UK credentialing and advanced practitioner training, but operating as a university institute.
• Association of Dental Implantology (ADI) UK: UK professional association running mentor/study clubs and CPD-accredited implant education. Comparable in target audience (UK implant dentists) and educational offering, though structured as a membership body.
• British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (BACD): UK academy delivering cosmetic and restorative dental CPD and accreditation pathways. Comparable in serving UK dentists seeking advanced private-practice skills and structured credentials.

Regional players

• The Dawson Academy: US-based institute offering multi-day, recorded-and-live dental training to general dentists. Comparable instructor-led, comprehensive-course format, though largely US-focused and occlusion/restorative weighted.
• The Pankey Institute: US private dental education institute offering multi-day, expert-led continuum courses for clinicians. Comparable premium, cohort-based practitioner training philosophy, though US-focused.
• Frank Spear Education: US-based dental CE brand running multi-day, premium courses for dentists across restorative and implant disciplines. Comparable high-ticket, expert-led training model, though US-focused and broader in scope.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/deltadentalacademy
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/delta-dental-academy

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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