What Sapo Implant does

Sapo Implant is a French privately-held continuing professional education (CPE) company specializing in dental implant surgery training, operating as a SAS (Société par Actions Simplifiée) founded in 2000 by Bernard Cannas and Nicolas Boutin (with Luc Gillot) as a spin-off from the academic SAPO (Société d'Anatomie Pathologie Oro-faciale). The company is headquartered in Paris at 64 rue Fondary and operates additional training locations in Charenton-le-Pont and Montpellier, including the LISC (Live Implantology & Surgery Center) training facility. Sapo holds Qualiopi certification, the French national quality standard for training organizations, which makes its attestation recognizable by professional liability insurance providers — a structural requirement for dental practitioners seeking to expand into implantology.

The core curriculum is a non-separable 5-module Cursus Implantologie priced at €7,800 TTC, covering patient assessment, CBCT imaging and digital planning, surgical anatomy, prosthetic treatment planning, and peri-implant tissue management. The program is complemented by advanced specialized courses (Cours Avancés) in All-on-4/All-on-6 full-arch rehabilitation, sinus lift and bone grafting, and zygomatic implant surgery with cadaveric dissection, priced €1,800-€4,200 TTC, and a 2-module dental assistant training program (Formation Assistante Dentaire) launched in 2020 priced at €1,950 TTC. Pedagogical methodology combines theoretical instruction, live surgery broadcasts, hands-on work on 3D-printed anatomical models, CBCT imaging interpretation, computer-guided surgery protocols, and dissection on fresh anatomical specimens supplied under an annual agreement with the Centre du Don des Corps at Université Paris Descartes.

The business model is direct-to-consumer: practitioners register online through a multi-step process and pay registration fees per course, with installment payment available for the multi-module Cursus. Customer segments include general dental practitioners (omnipraticiens), experienced implantologists, dental assistants, and maxillofacial/oral surgeons. The company reaches French overseas territories including La Réunion, Nouvelle-Calédonie, and Polynésie Française, and maintains post-sale engagement through the 'Sapist' alumni community, a private member forum, and the annual Continuum conference. Cumulative intake since 2000 exceeds 4,002 trained dental surgeons, with 202 practitioners trained in 2024 and a 90% participant satisfaction rate reported. Wholly-owned sister entities Sapo Implant Prothèse (prosthodontic training) and Sapo Clinique (surgical anatomy curriculum) extend the group footprint beyond Sapo Implant.

Name

Sapo Implant

Legal name

SAPO IMPLANT

Website

https://sapoimplant.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Sapo Implant is a French Qualiopi-certified continuing education company that trains dental surgeons in implantology through a 5-module curriculum, advanced specialty courses, and a dental assistant program, primarily serving practitioners in metropolitan France and French overseas territories.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dental Continuing Professional Education

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (61143)

SIC

Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

Dental Assisting (EDAOAJAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Dental Implants & Prosthodontic Components (Implants/Abutments/Prosthetics) (HLAHAEAE), Dental Implant Placement (Surgical Implantology) (HLABACAE), Implant Prosthodontics (Implant-Supported Restorations) (HLABAFAC)

Keywords

• Dental implant training
• Continuing professional education
• Implantology curriculum
• Advanced implant surgery courses
• Dental assistant training

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Training Course Registration Fees: Primary revenue stream from registration fees for implantology training programs. The 5-module Cursus is priced at 7,800€ TTC with installment payment options. Advanced courses range from 1,800€ to 3,600€. Dental assistant training is priced at 1,950€ TTC.
2. Event Participation Fees: Revenue from annual Continuum conferences and specialized masterclass events

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Sapo Implant is a continuing professional training organization that delivers in-person dental implantology education to dental surgeons and assistants. Its core offering is a comprehensive 5-module Cursus Implantologie curriculum covering patient assessment, imaging, anatomy, prosthetic planning, and peri-implant management, supplemented by advanced specialized courses on zygomatic implants, sinus lift, bone grafting, and All-on-4/6 techniques, as well as a dedicated 2-module dental assistant program. All training combines theoretical instruction, live surgery broadcasts, CBCT digital planning, hands-on work on 3D printed models, and anatomical dissections, with completion leading to a Qualiopi-recognized attestation.

Product overview

Sapo Implant is a continuing professional education company specializing in dental implant surgery training. The company offers a unified training platform centered around its 5-module Cursus Implantologie curriculum, complemented by advanced specialized courses (Cours Avancés) covering topics like All-on-4/All-on-6, zygomatic implants, and bone grafting, and a dedicated 2-module dental assistant program. All training incorporates practical components including 3D model work, live surgeries, imaging planning sessions, and anatomical dissections, with certification recognized by professional liability insurance organizations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cursus Implantologie (5-Module Curriculum) A comprehensive 5-module training program covering all aspects of dental implant surgery, from fundamental techniques to advanced prosthetic planning and peri-implant care, taught by university professors, hospital practitioners, and experienced clinicians; priced at €7,800 TTC.
• Cours Avancés (Advanced Courses) Specialized advanced training modules covering All-on-4/All-on-6 full-arch treatments, posterior maxilla treatment without grafts, zygomatic implant surgery and prosthesis, and bone grafting with sinus lift procedures; priced from €1,800 to €3,600 TTC per course.
• Formation Assistante Dentaire en Implantologie A 2-module training program dedicated to dental assistants working in implantology practices, covering clinical, surgical, prosthetic, and administrative fundamentals specific to dental implant procedures; priced at €1,950 TTC (or €1,400 TTC in Réunion).

Quantifiable outcome

• 90% satisfaction rate among training participants
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature6 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Université Paris DescartescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHistorical partnership with the Faculty of Paris Descartes (Paris 5) for student training programs. The Sapo Implant was founded out of SAPO (Société d'Anatomie et de Pathologie Oro-faciale) which operated within the university context.
• Centre du Don des Corps, Université Paris DescartescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual agreement for supply of fresh anatomical specimens used in practical dissection training sessions. Subject to strict regulatory compliance.
• SAPO CliniqueminorOthersRelated entity offering complete curriculum in surgical anatomy and odontostomatological pathology. Part of the same corporate group under common founders.
• SAPO Implant ProthèseminorOthersSister company focused on prosthodontic training, reinforcing practitioners' roles in treatment plan design and execution. Part of the same corporate group.
• LISC (Live Implantology & Surgery Center)coreOthersCo-founded and co-managed by Dr. Nicolas Boutin, LISC is a dedicated training space within Paris used for Sapo Implant courses. Represents the physical training infrastructure.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• DentalXP: DentalXP is a leading online dental education platform providing video-based courses including implantology. While more digital-focused than Sapo, it competes for the same continuing education budget of dental practitioners seeking implant training.
• ITI (International Team for Implantology): ITI is an independent academic organization dedicated to implant dentistry research and education. Its curriculum-driven fellowship and structured continuing education programs directly compete with Sapo Implant's multi-module approach to implantology training.
• Pikos Implant Institute: Pikos Implant Institute, founded by Dr. Arun Pikos, offers advanced implant training and live surgery courses for dental practitioners. Similar to Sapo, it focuses on hands-on, expert-led education for practitioners seeking advanced implantology skills and full-arch rehabilitation.
• gIDE (Global Institute for Dental Education): gIDE is a leading dental implant training organization offering online and in-person courses globally. It directly competes with Sapo Implant in dental implantology continuing education, with a similar focus on evidence-based curriculum, live surgery demonstrations, and structured certification pathways for practitioners.

Broad incumbents

• Straumann Education: Straumann is a leading global dental implant manufacturer with substantial educational programs (Straumann Campus). It offers implant training as part of a broader product portfolio, competing with Sapo for practitioner education budgets while leveraging its equipment brand.
• Nobel Biocare: Nobel Biocare is a major dental implant manufacturer with comprehensive training programs including the DTX Studio suite and educational platforms. Its global scale and digital workflow integration represent a broader competitive alternative to Sapo Implant.
• MIS Implants Technologies: MIS Implants is a global dental implant manufacturer offering continuing education programs for practitioners. Its training programs integrate with product sales, providing a competitive alternative to independent curriculum providers like Sapo Implant.
• Dentsply Sirona Academy: Dentsply Sirona is a major dental equipment manufacturer with extensive training academies and educational programs. While its training spans all dental specialties, its implant curriculum competes with Sapo's offerings through broader scale and integrated equipment sales channels.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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