For Clinicians
The Dental Implant Registry (DIR) operates through the provision of implant and prosthetic data by clinicians.
Participation in the Registry enables clinicians to better understand treatment outcomes over time. Aggregated data and reporting support reflection on clinical practice and help identify trends, complications, and opportunities for improvement.
The DIR operates independently. Certain features are powered by a secure technology partner.
Who Can Participate
Participation is open to:
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General and specialist private dental practices
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University clinics
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Public dental services and clinics
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Public and private hospitals
Currently, participation is registered at the practice level. You can register your practice below:
Additionally, the DIR welcomes contributions from hospitals and organisations. Please contact us for more information.
What Participation Involves
Participating practices record relevant implant and prosthetic information using a secure online application. Data entry typically requires 1-3 minutes to complete and utilises information commonly captured in clinical records.
Once recorded, information is securely stored and remains available over time in accordance with registry access and governance arrangements.
How Participation Works
PRACTICE REGISTRATION
The practice registers and nominates an authorised representative.
IMPLANT INFO RECORDED
Implant, prosthetic, and related treatment details are recorded as a part of routine clinical workflows.
SECURE STORAGE & ACCESS
Information is stored securely and accessed in accordance with registry protocols.
CONTRIBUTION TO RESEARCH
De-identified data may be used for ethics board approved research and quality improvement.
Ethics & Governance
The Dental Implant Registry operates within a formal ethical and governance framework designed to ensure responsible collection, storage, and use of implant-related information. Participation is supported by clear oversight arrangements that prioritises patient, practice and dental professional privacy, data security, and appropriate use of information.
The registry;
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Operates under formal ethics approval
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Provides secure data storage and access controls
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Protects identifiable patient, practice and dental professional information
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Uses de-identified data for approved research only
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Does not market to, rank, or commercially profile practices or dental professionals
DIR Privacy
TECHNICAL SAFEGUARDS
ENCRYPTION
PHYSICAL SAFEGUARDS
DATA CENTRE
ADMIN SAFEGUARDS
RESTRICTED ACCESS
DATA GOVERNANCE
NG-CQRS
Ready to Participate?
Getting started with the Dental Implant Registry is now fully automated. Click the "Register Your Practice" button to enter the DIR platform and begin onboarding immediately.
You can complete setup and access training resources in your own time, at your own pace. If you ever need help, 1-on-1 support is available.