Principal Dentist at Sydney Dental Aesthetics & Implants, Martin Place
Dr Dean Licenblat is the Principal Dentist at Sydney Dental Aesthetics & Implants (SDAI) in Martin Place, Sydney CBD. His clinical practice has a strong focus on dental implant treatment, including implant planning and placement, bone grafting and augmentation, full arch treatment, zirconia dental implants and the assessment of more complex implant cases.
Alongside his clinical practice, Dr Licenblat has an extensive involvement in implant education and mentoring for other dentists. He lectures and teaches dental practitioners in Australia and internationally and is involved in structured implant education through the Australasian Implant Academy. His professional education work has included live patient programs, treatment planning, augmentation and full arch implant education.
Dr Licenblat also receives referrals from other dental practitioners for implant assessment and treatment, including cases requiring additional planning or procedures that may fall outside the referring dentist’s preferred scope of practice.
Dr Dean at a Glance
Principal Dentist
Sydney Dental Aesthetics & Implants
Master of Oral Implantology
Goethe University, Frankfurt, Distinction
Diplomate
American Board of Oral Implantology
International Congress of Oral Implantologists
Educator & Mentor
Australasian Implant Academy
Implant Dentistry, Bone Grafting and Complex Cases
Dr Licenblat completed a Master of Oral Implantology at Goethe University in Frankfurt, graduating with Distinction. His postgraduate education has included oral implantology, bone grafting, augmentation, periodontal and implant surgery and soft tissue management.
At SDAI, implant treatment is planned according to each patient’s individual clinical circumstances. This may range from replacement of a single missing tooth through to treatment requiring more detailed planning, multiple implants, full arch rehabilitation or additional procedures such as bone grafting.
Some patients are also referred to Dr Licenblat after being advised that their implant treatment may be more complex because of factors such as reduced bone volume, previous implant treatment or the extent of reconstruction required.
A consultation and appropriate diagnostic assessment are required before determining whether implant treatment, bone grafting or another treatment approach may be suitable.
Teaching and Mentoring Dental Practitioners
Dr Licenblat’s involvement in implant dentistry extends beyond his clinical practice. He is involved in structured education for dentists across areas including fundamental implantology, advanced implantology and augmentation, treatment planning and full arch treatment.
Dr. Dean is the head lecturer of the Australasian Implant Academy (AIA), where he contributes to the development of implant-related education for dental practitioners. The AIA’s 2026-27 curriculum includes training in a range of topics, from foundational implant concepts to full-arch treatment planning. Dr Licenblat’s role involves supporting participants as they build their knowledge and skills in implant dentistry through structured educational programs regarding implantology.
His professional history includes extensive lecturing and clinical instruction in implant dentistry and bone grafting, including advanced bone grafting and implant programs, socket grafting, full arch programs and international implant presentations.
Recent professional activities listed in his current CV include involvement in live patient externships and Fellowship programs, full arch education, the International Congress of Oral Implantologists World Congress and serving as an American Board of Oral Implantology Oral Examination Examiner in the United States.
This ongoing involvement in education complements Dr Licenblat’s clinical practice and keeps him actively engaged with developments in implant treatment planning, surgical techniques and professional education.
Formal Qualifications and Credentials
Bachelor of Dentistry
University of Sydney, 2007
Bachelor of Biological Science (Honours)
La Trobe University, 2003
Master of Oral Implantology (MSc), Distinction
Goethe University, Frankfurt, 2015
Diplomate, International Congress of Oral Implantologists
Since 2014
Diplomate, American Board of Oral Implantology
Since 2021
Fellow, Pierre Fauchard Academy
Since 2017
Experience with Zirconia and Metal Free Dental Implants
Dr Licenblat has had a longstanding clinical and academic interest in zirconia dental implants. His Master’s degree in Oral Implantology included research involving zirconia implants, and his professional activities have included lecturing on developments in zirconia implant treatment.
At SDAI, both titanium and zirconia dental implants are available. The choice of implant material depends on the individual clinical circumstances, restorative requirements, patient preferences and treatment plan.
Zirconia may be considered by some patients seeking a ceramic, metal free implant option, but it is not automatically the appropriate choice for every case.
Selected Implant Education and Professional Activities
- 2026: American Board of Oral Implantology Oral Examination Examiner, Chicago, USA
- 2026: Australasian Implant Academy Live Patient Externship
- 2026: Australasian Implant Academy Fellowship I, Fundamental Implantology
- 2025: Australasian Implant Academy Advanced Implantology and Augmentation
- 2025: Australasian Implant Academy Beyond Full Arch
- 2025: International Congress of Oral Implantologists World Congress Lecturer and Co Host
- 2025: Australasian Implant Academy Full Arch Live Patient Externship
- 2025: American Board of Oral Implantology Oral Examination Examiner, Scottsdale, USA
- 2024: Academy of Oral Implantology Advanced Implant Workshop, India
Selected Professional Memberships and Affiliations
- Head Lecturer of Australasian Implant Academy (AIA)
- Diplomate member of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists (ICOI),
- Australian Diplomate for the American Board of Oral Implantology (DABOI) PID:634
- Teaching appointment at Goethe University
- Fellow of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID)
- Fellow of the American College of Dentists
- Regularly lectures around the world on dental implant techniques, sharing his experience with practitioners at conferences and workshops.
Dental Implant Referrals to Dr Dean Licenblat
Dr Licenblat works collaboratively with dental practitioners who refer patients to SDAI for implant assessment or treatment. Referral may be considered for cases involving areas such as Dental implant placement, Complex implant treatment planning, Bone grafting and augmentation.
The scope of treatment can be coordinated with the referring practitioner. Where appropriate, patients can return to their regular dentist for ongoing general dental care following completion of the referred treatment.
Dr Licenblat shares information about implant dentistry and his professional activities on his Instagram account, offering updates on clinical training, education and practice-related insights. Follow his journey here.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Dr Dean Licenblat?
Dr Dean Licenblat is the Principal Dentist at Sydney Dental Aesthetics & Implants in Martin Place, Sydney CBD. His clinical practice includes dental implant treatment, bone grafting and augmentation, full arch treatment, zirconia implants and assessment of more complex implant cases. He also teaches and mentors other dentists in implant dentistry.
What implant training has Dr Dean Licenblat completed?
Dr Licenblat holds a Master of Oral Implantology from Goethe University in Frankfurt, completed with Distinction. He is also a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral Implantology and the International Congress of Oral Implantologists. His continuing education has included implant surgery, bone and soft tissue grafting, augmentation and full arch treatment.
Does Dr Dean Licenblat teach other dentists about dental implants?
Yes. Dr Licenblat is involved in implant education and mentoring for dental practitioners, including through the Australasian Implant Academy. His teaching has included implant treatment planning, fundamental and advanced implantology, augmentation, bone grafting and full arch treatment.
Do other dentists refer implant patients to Dr Dean Licenblat?
Yes. Dr Licenblat accepts referrals from dental practitioners for implant related assessment and treatment. His CV records a referral practice dating from 2013, and SDAI has a dedicated referral pathway for dental practitioners.
Does Dr Dean treat complex dental implant cases?
Dr Licenblat’s implant practice includes assessment and treatment planning for cases that may require additional consideration because of factors such as reduced bone volume, grafting requirements, full arch reconstruction or previous implant treatment. Whether SDAI can provide the appropriate treatment is determined following individual assessment.
Does Dr Dean provide bone grafting for dental implants?
Bone grafting and augmentation form part of Dr Licenblat’s postgraduate education, teaching history and implant practice. Whether grafting is necessary depends on the individual patient’s anatomy, bone volume and proposed implant treatment.
Does Dr Dean provide zirconia dental implants?
Yes. Dr Licenblat provides zirconia as well as titanium implant treatment where clinically appropriate. His postgraduate and professional work has included a particular interest in zirconia implant dentistry.
Can I see Dr Dean for a second opinion about dental implants?
Yes. Patients seeking another assessment of proposed or previous implant treatment can contact SDAI to arrange a consultation. Dr Licenblat will need to undertake his own clinical assessment and review appropriate diagnostic information before providing advice.
Is Dr Dean Licenblat a dental specialist?
Dr Dean Licenblat is a registered dentist with postgraduate education and a clinical focus in implant dentistry. References to implant dentistry on this website describe his training and scope of practice and do not indicate specialist registration.