Vermilion – TRI Refer & Restore 2026
Vermilion–TRI Refer & Restore Implant Programme 2026
A shared-care pathway for referring dentists who wish to restore their own implant patients with confidence.
The Vermilion–TRI Refer & Restore Implant Programme 2026 is a unique shared-care pathway designed for referring dentists who wish to restore their own implant patients with confidence.
The programme offers a practical, fully supported introduction to implant dentistry, without the need to place implants yourself. This allows you to broaden your clinical knowledge while retaining full ownership of your patient relationships. It is completely free to attend and delivered in a relaxed, informal Saturday coffee-morning setting.
The programme runs from 31 January until 29 October 2026, consisting of six main sessions and ongoing clinical support in-person and online via a dedicated group.
Event Details Panel:
- Programme Sessions:
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- Saturday 31 January – Programme Launch. Introduction to TRI Matrix, the world’s first digital implant system with no abutment.
- Saturday 21 March – Fitting a TRI Matrix zirconia crown. The prosthetic kit.
- Saturday 16 May – Recap on fitting an implant crown. Restoring access restorations.
- Saturday 20 June – Intra-oral scanners, digital impressions, scan flags. How the laboratory make zirconia crowns. Live link to the laboratory in Germany.
- Saturday 29 August – Focus on the SprintRay 3D printer. Provisional crowns and digital healing collars. What to do at annual reviews. Supportive periodontal therapy for dental implants.
- Saturday 31 October –Recap of what we have learned. Vermilion-TRI Refer & Restore graduation. Presentation of class prize and night out.
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- Time: 10.00 am – 11.30 pm
- Location: Vermilion The Smile Experts, 24 St John’s Road, Edinburgh EH12 6NZ
- Led by: Dr Steve Siovas – Practice limited to Prosthodontics and Implant Based Therapy; Dr David Offord – Practice Principal and Specialist in Oral Surgery & Julie Ollerton – TRI UK Sales Representative
- Official Certificate: 9 hours of free and verifiable CPD hours
How the Programme Works:
- Step 1 – Refer Your Patient
Patients are referred to Vermilion Edinburgh for implant placement by our clinical team - Step 2 – Restore the Crown
Once integrated, the patient returns to your practice for restoration, with full clinical guidance throughout
Ongoing Mentorship and Support:
- Access in-person mentorship during Saturday sessions
- Join the dedicated online group for ongoing clinical guidance, case discussion and peer support
Benefits:
Clinical Confidence
- Gain hands-on knowledge of implant restoration
- Restore a TRI implant, the world’s first digital implant system with no abutment
- Fully embrace intra-oral scanners and digital impressions
- Understand the importance of supportive periodontal therapy in maintaining implants health
- Maintain patient ownership while expanding your skillset
- Earn 9 hours of free verifiable CPD
Practice & Income
- Refer patients for placement, restore within your practice
- No lab bills or implant component costs
- Make digital impressions, fit crown, review – just 90 minutes chair time for patient
Implants placed at Vermilion. Restored by you.
Places are limited to ensure close clinical support.
RESERVE YOUR PLACE BELOW
For enquiries, email [email protected]
Frequently Asked Questions
- Do I need to place the implants myself to join the programme?
No, this programme is designed for dentists who want to restore implants but do not wish to place them. Vermilion Edinburgh handles the placement, and you manage the restoration with full guidance.
- How can I get ongoing support after sessions?
You can access in-person mentorship during sessions and join the dedicated online group for clinical guidance and case discussion.
- If I have already joined your previous Refer & Restore programme, can I join?
Yes, you can join if you wish to refresh your skills.
- Do I need an extra course after taking the Refer & Restore programme to start referring patients?
No, no extra courses are needed. Once you complete the R&R programme, you can start referring patients immediately.
- Cost of the prosthetic kit or any other kit that might need to be purchased?
Julie Ollerton, TRI UK Sales Representative, will provide information about this during the course.