How the Dental Implant Registry Works
A collaborative registry that collects information contributed by participating dental professionals during routine implant care to support research, quality improvement, safety monitoring and improved understanding of outcomes.
The Dental Implant Registry (DIR) operates alongside routine clinical care to collect implant treatment information from participating clinicians and practices in a consistent, standardised way over time.
The DIR is an opt-out registry.
How Data is Collected and Used in the Registry
TREATMENT
The patient receives implant treatment as part of routine care with a participating dental professional.
DATA CAPTURE
Participating practices contribute relevant implant, component and treatment information to the registry through verified users and agreed data contribution arrangements.
PATIENT NOTIFIED
Patients are notified that their information is included in the registry under an opt-out model. They receive a Patient Information Sheet explaining how their information is collected, used and protected, including how to opt out at any time.
DATA ACCESS
Registry information is managed under privacy, governance, and access controls. Depending on participation and systems used, patients and clinicians may access or share relevant implant information via secure digital arrangements, including with authorised care providers.
OUTCOMES
De-identified registry data may be analysed to support research, quality improvement, implant performance monitoring, and broader understanding of outcomes across clinical practice and the wider healthcare system.
Privacy & Security
DIR applies privacy and security measures to protect registry data throughout collection, storage, analysis and reporting.
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Registry data is stored on protected cloud infrastructure in Australia
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Access is restricted through role-based permissions, MFA and audit logging
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Identifiable information is handled confidentially and used only where required for approved registry purposes
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Registry operations are managed in accordance with applicable ethical, privacy and governance requirements
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Future integrations are subject to governance, privacy and security controls
Research & Industry Impact
By analysing de-identified registry data, DIR may support:
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Monitoring implant performance and treatment outcomes over time
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Identifying trends, variation and potential risk factors
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Supporting evidence-informed improvements in clinical practice
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Contributing to research, quality improvement, reporting and safety monitoring
Technology Partners
DIR is supported by technology partners and secure systems that assist with structured data collection, management and analysis. Agreements are used to support appropriate privacy, security and governance controls.
Learn How to Participate
CLINICIANS
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Contribute to the registry to support patient safety, continuity of care, and evidence-based implant outcomes.
