Dental Implant Basics
Start here. Understand what a dental implant actually is, how it replaces a missing tooth, and the plain-language answers to the questions patients ask first — cost, comfort, and how long it lasts.
01 Everything you need to feel grounded before your first consultation — explained in plain language, at your own pace.
$500
Certificate on completion
By the end, you'll feel genuinely prepared.
No jargon, no pressure — just the clear answers you need to walk into your consultation with confidence.
- What a dental implant is and how it replaces a tooth
- The three parts: post, abutment, and crown
- Whether you are likely a candidate
- What implants typically cost and why
- How financing and your $500 certificate fit in
- Realistic expectations for comfort and longevity
5 lessons, one clear path.
Self-paced and built for patients. Take the lessons in order, or jump to what matters most for your treatment.
Module 1
The fundamentals
Free, self-paced, and written for patients — not clinicians.
Built with board-certified specialists.
Every lesson in this course is developed and reviewed by the New Smile Guide clinical board — board-certified oral surgeons and prosthodontists — then translated into plain language you can actually use. Education first, always.
Finish this course toward a $500 certificate.
We believe informed patients make better decisions — so we reward the time you invest. Complete the free coursework and earn a certificate worth $500 toward your procedure, honored by every specialist in our verified network.
How the certificate worksNew Smile Guide credit
$500
toward your dental implant procedure
Continue your journey.
Beginner Understanding the Procedure
A calm, step-by-step walkthrough of surgery day — from anesthesia and sedation options to what you will feel, what your surgeon is doing, and exactly what recovery looks like week by week.
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Intermediate Bone Grafting & Sinus Lifts
If you have been told you "need more bone," this course explains why. Learn how grafting and sinus lifts rebuild a healthy foundation, why they are common, and how they fit into your overall timeline.
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It's free, self-paced, and takes about 45 min. Finish it on your way to a $500 certificate toward the smile you deserve.