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The Support That Starts After the Course

Program Overview

Use your existing concept

Use your existing concept

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:

Option B — G.O.A.T Provides Patient
Internship Type Mentorship Fee
Single Arch $4,900
Double Arch $9,300

Structure:

  • 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
  • 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
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
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