Program Overview
Use your existing concept
- Structured one-on-one or one-on-two mentorship
- Support in candidate’s own practice environment
- Ongoing 12-month support
- Clinical confidence and medico-legal reassurance
Use your existing concept
- Case please lanning
- CBCT review
- Prosthetic discussion
- Implant placement
- Grafting guidance
- Immediate loading
- Torque testing
- X-ray verification
- Review and debrief
- Co-signed logbook
Mentorship Format
ONE-ON-ONE
ONE-ON-TWO
CAPPED INTAKE ANNUALLY
Eligibility Criteria
minimum implant experience
registration requirements
readiness assessment
mentor discretion
patient safety clause
Payment Terms
Payment Structure Summary
Option A — Candidate Provides Patient
(Patient fees collected by candidate)
| Internship Type | Mentorship Fee |
|---|---|
| Single Arch | $9,200 |
| Double Arch | $17,900 |
Structure:
- Candidate sources and treats their own patient
- Candidate charges patient directly
- Candidate retains full clinical fee
- Candidate pays mentorship fee to GOAT
- Candidate responsible for consent & pre-op preparation
Option B — G.O.A.T Provides Patient
| Internship Type | Mentorship Fee |
|---|---|
| Single Arch | $4,900 |
| Double Arch | $9,300 |
Structure:
- Patient sourced and managed through G.O.A.T
- G.O.A.T charges patient full clinical fee
- Candidate does not bill patient
- Candidate pays mentorship fee to G.O.A.T
- Case allocation based on competency & readiness
Booking & Deposit
- A non-refundable deposit of AUD $2,000 is required to secure a mentorship position
- Position is not confirmed until deposit is received
- Places are limited to 100 participants annually
Balance Payment
- Remaining balance must be paid minimum 14 days prior to scheduled surgery date
- Failure to complete payment may result in cancellation and forfeiture of deposit
Payment Methods
- Bank transfer – Please email us at info@goatfullarch.com.au for bank details
- Credit card (fees may apply)
Cancellation Policy
Candidate Cancellation
- More than 30 days: Deposit non-refundable, balance refunded minus 10%
- 14–30 days: Deposit forfeited, 50% fee payable
- Less than 14 days: 100% fee payable
Rescheduling
- One reschedule allowed with 21 days notice
- Subject to availability
- Admin fee may apply
No Show
- 100% fee forfeited
GOAT Cancellation
- Case may be rescheduled or replaced
- Credit may be issued
Clinical Suitability
- All cases subject to clinical assessment and safety considerations
Candidate Selection Criteria
1. Minimum Clinical Experience
To participate in the Full-Arch Internship Program, candidates must:
- Have placed a minimum of 20 dental implants independently
- Demonstrate foundational understanding of:
- Surgical protocols
- Implant positioning principles
- Basic bone grafting concepts
- Be registered and in good standing with the relevant dental regulatory body
2. Recommended Experience (Preferred but Not Mandatory)
- Exposure to guided surgery workflows
- Experience in flap design and suturing
- Basic understanding of prosthetic-driven implant planning
3. Clinical Readiness Assessment
All candidates are subject to a pre-program assessment, which may include:
- Case history review
- CBCT interpretation discussion
- Treatment planning evaluation
- Clinical confidence and decision-making assessment
4. Mentor Discretion Clause
Final acceptance into the program, and allocation of cases, remains at the sole discretion of GOAT Clinical Mentors.
GOAT reserves the right to:
- Approve or decline participation based on clinical readiness
- Allocate cases appropriate to the candidate's skill level
- Defer participation until further training is completed
- Modify the level of involvement during surgery in the interest of patient safety
5. Patient Safety Priority
All mentorship activities are conducted under strict clinical governance.
At all times:
- Patient safety overrides training objectives
- Clinical mentors may intervene, take over, or alter the procedure as required
- Candidate participation level may be adjusted intra-operatively
6. Code of Conduct
Candidates are expected to:
- Maintain professional behaviour at all times
- Follow mentor instructions without deviation
- Adhere to all clinical, ethical, and safety protocols
- Respect patient confidentiality and consent frameworks
Candidate Selection Criteria
1. Minimum Clinical Experience
To participate in the Full-Arch Internship Program, candidates must:
- Have placed a minimum of 20 dental implants
- Independently
- Demonstrate foundational understanding of:
- Surgical protocols
- Implant positioning principles
- Basic bone grafting concepts
- Be registered and in good standing with the relevant dental regulatory body
2. Recommended Experience (Preferred but Not Mandatory)
- Exposure to guided surgery workflows
- Experience in flap design and suturing
- Basic understanding of prosthetic-driven implant planning
3. Clinical Readiness Assessment
All candidates are subject to a pre-program assessment, which may include:
- Case history review
- CBCT interpretation discussion
- Treatment planning evaluation
- Clinical confidence and decision-making assessment
4. Mentor Discretion Clause
Final acceptance into the program, and allocation of cases, remains at the sole discretion of GOAT Clinical Mentors.
GOAT reserves the right to:
- Approve or decline participation based on clinical readiness
- Allocate cases appropriate to the candidate's skill level
- Defer participation until further training is completed
- Modify the level of involvement during surgery in the interest of patient safety
5. Patient Safety Priority
All mentorship activities are conducted under strict clinical governance.
At all times:
- Patient safety overrides training objectives
- Clinical mentors may intervene, take over, or alter the procedure as required
- Candidate participation level may be adjusted intra-operatively
6. Code of Conduct
Candidates are expected to:
- Maintain professional behaviour at all times
- Follow mentor instructions without deviation
- Adhere to all clinical, ethical, and safety protocols
- Respect patient confidentiality and consent frameworks

