Remote Mentoring Options

Remote mentoring provides access to structured guidance and reflective discussion without an in-person visit.

Two levels of remote support are available, depending on the complexity of the case and the level of documentation required.

Informal Case Advice

For straightforward cases requiring general guidance. This option is intended for clinicians seeking informal support or a second opinion on specific implant-related queries.

What’s Included:

• Review of selected radiographic images or screenshots
• Discussion of treatment planning questions
• Advice provided via WhatsApp or email

Fee:

• £150 per case

Informal case advice does not constitute formal mentoring and does not count as a mentored case for logbook purposes.

Formal Remote Mentoring

Structured mentoring with documented case review. Formal remote mentoring is suitable for clinicians who require comprehensive support with treatment planning and reflective review, with appropriate documentation.

Includes:

• Full case submission (radiographs, CBCT imaging, photographs, and written treatment plan).
• One-hour Zoom or telephone consultation to discuss treatment planning in detail.
• 30-minute post-operative debrief and reflective feedback.
• Case suitable for inclusion as a remote mentored case in a professional logbook, where appropriate.

Fee:

• £500 per case

Choosing the appropriate mentoring option

• Dentists early in their implant journey may benefit from in-person mentoring or formal remote mentoring to support structured progression.
• Clinicians placing implants independently may prefer formal remote mentoring for complex planning or reflective learning.
• Straightforward cases or isolated queries may be suited to informal case advice.

If you are unsure which option is appropriate, you are welcome to make contact to discuss your experience level and proposed cases.

Mentoring Disclaimer & Professional Notice

Mentoring provided by Dr Kit Spears is intended to support professional development, reflective practice, and clinical decision-making in dental implantology. All mentoring is advisory in nature. The treating clinician retains full responsibility at all times for patient assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, consent, clinical execution, aftercare, and record keeping.

Informal case advice is provided as general guidance only and does not constitute formal mentoring, supervision, or a medico-legally recognised mentored case. Formal remote mentoring may be suitable for inclusion as a mentored case in a professional logbook where appropriate; however, acceptance of cases for training or accreditation purposes remains at the discretion of the relevant awarding or regulatory bodies.

Mentoring does not replace:

• Appropriate postgraduate training.
• Clinical competence.
• Professional judgement.
• Personal indemnity arrangements.

Clinicians undertaking mentoring are expected to:

• Work within their scope of practice and level of competence.
• Hold appropriate professional indemnity insurance.
• Comply with GDC Standards for the Dental Team and relevant professional guidance.
• Retain full responsibility for patient assessment, consent, treatment delivery, and aftercare.
• Mentoring does not replace appropriate training, competence, or indemnity arrangements.

Mentoring availability is subject to clinical suitability, case complexity, and prior discussion.