At VSSAcademy, we empower dental professionals with future-ready training designed around authentic clinical practice. Whether you’re stepping into implantology or advancing your surgical expertise, our postgraduate programmes deliver academic excellence, hands-on learning, and a supportive community so you can thrive in a changing dental world.
VSSAcademy is built by clinicians who understand the pressures and possibilities of modern practice. Our tailored MSc programmes, CPD-certified training, and hands-on surgical courses are designed to complement your schedule, without compromising quality or depth.
With expert-led teaching, real-world case exposure, and a dynamic peer network, we go beyond education—we build careers, confidence, and communities. Our learners come from across the UK and beyond, united by a drive to grow, lead, and deliver exceptional patient care.
Clinician. Educator. Innovator.
Dr Fadi Barrak founded VSSAcademy in 2002 with a clear mission: to bridge the gap between academic theory and real-world clinical excellence. As a dual-qualified oral surgeon and MBA graduate, Dr Barrak brings a rare combination of surgical expertise, strategic thinking, and a deep commitment to empowering dental professionals.
With over two decades of experience in implantology and surgical training, Dr Barrak has personally mentored hundreds of clinicians, helping them build not just skills—but confidence, leadership, and purpose. His vision for VSSAcademy has always been simple yet bold: create an education model that is flexible, rigorous, and rooted in the realities of clinical practice.
Beyond the classroom, Dr Barrak is a published researcher, keynote speaker, and advocate for widening access to quality dental education. He is also actively involved in charitable projects, using dentistry as a force for global good.
At the heart of everything he does is one belief: that when dentists are supported to grow, their patients, practices, and communities thrive.
To empower dental professionals with flexible, practice-ready education that blends academic excellence, clinical relevance, and personal growth, enabling them to thrive in today’s evolving dental landscape and deliver exceptional patient care.
To be the leading force in dental education nationally and globally, reshaping how clinicians learn, grow, and lead. We deliver innovative, accessible, and impact-driven programmes that inspire confidence, elevate standards, and transform careers across the UK and beyond.
Our dental courses are designed to meet you where you are—in the clinic. Delivered in weekend formats and supported by university partnerships, we offer:
Each programme balances academic rigour with practical application, giving you the skills to treat patients confidently and advance your professional path.
Our dental courses are designed to meet you where you are—in the clinic. Delivered in weekend formats and supported by university partnerships, we offer:
Each programme balances academic rigour with practical application, giving you the skills to treat patients confidently and advance your professional path.
At VSSAcademy, we believe the best dental education is built around you—the busy clinician, the ambitious learner, and the committed professional. Our approach is rooted in real-world relevance, academic excellence, and personal development.
✅ Practice-Ready Learning
Our programmes are designed to integrate seamlessly with your clinical schedule. With weekend delivery, on-demand support, and hands-on supervision, we make advanced learning accessible without compromising your daily responsibilities.
✅ Clinician-Led Teaching
We don’t just teach theory. Our faculty is made up of practising experts who understand the complexities of modern dentistry. Every module is crafted with real clinical challenges in mind, giving you the skills you can use immediately.
✅ Academic Excellence with Purpose
From MSc degrees to surgical masterclasses, our courses meet rigorous academic standards while staying grounded in practical application. We focus on outcomes that truly matter: better patient care, improved clinical confidence, and professional growth.
✅ Supportive, Collaborative Community
We’re more than a training provider—we’re a professional community. Our learners, mentors, and faculty support each other through every step of the journey. When you learn with us, you’re never alone.
Grow as a clinician. Lead with purpose. Give back through education that builds more than careers—it builds communities. At VSSAcademy, we believe dental education should create impact far beyond the clinic.
Advance your clinical skills without stepping away from practice. Our MScs, certificates, and hands-on surgical training are designed for real-world demands—flexible, focused, and led by experienced practitioners.
You’ll gain the confidence to treat more complex cases, grow your practice, and take your career to the next level.
We’re proud to support Red Tribe, a charity co-founded by Dr Fadi Barrak, delivering sustainable health and education programmes in Kenya.
From building a medical centre and dental clinic to empowering local women and youths, this work reflects our belief that great clinicians uplift the communities around them—both locally and globally.
Every VSSAcademy learner contributes to this vision through their education.
Our graduates do more than gain qualifications—they become mentors, leaders, and changemakers. Whether scaling their own practices, training their teams, or contributing to global health initiatives, VSSAcademy alumni drive meaningful change in dentistry and beyond.
Invest in your future—with confidence and flexibility.
At VSSAcademy, we understand that pursuing further education is a big commitment. That’s why we offer a range of flexible financing solutions designed to support your goals—without compromising your cash flow or clinical responsibilities.
Our dental CE courses have been developed as a complete plan for general dentists, specialists, dental lab technicians, and practice team members striving to develop a highly effective practice. Experience hands-on clinical learning, one-on-one instruction, and group discussion that prepare you to treat cases that many dentists can’t.
These courses teach dentists, specialists and labs how to diagnose and treat simple to complex cases predictably, which in turn helps increase patient treatment acceptance and overall satisfaction.
We have a variety of dental courses available online: introductory occlusion courses, lectures in our Core Curriculum, implants, integrative dental medicine and more!
The electives at The Dawson Academy provide supplemental and additional training for dentists and their staff. These electives include topics like integrated wellness, implants, and team training.
Our Complete Care Consulting addresses the unique needs of your practice, balancing both clinical excellence and business growth with a comprehensive training series for you and your staff.
We’re here to guide you! Contact us for course advisement and we’ll help you on your way to practicing predictable dentistry.
“Great course. I would say a must. Mad that I’m learning this 20 years into my career instead of right away. Dr. Hess was amazing and the supporting staff were all so kind and helpful as well.”
“After attending an individual course, my mind was made up. I HAD to complete the core curriculum. I wanted a systematic way to approach very challenging cases that has proven track record. I signed up for a mini residency over year ago and…”
“Great course. I would say a must. Mad that I’m learning this 20 years into my career instead of right away. Dr. Hess was amazing and the supporting staff were all so kind and helpful as well.”
This programme is specifically for the Dentist or practice owner who wants to grow their business and team through creating a great vision and learning how to be a great Leader.
Learn the key skills required to build and grow a visionary practice by leading your business and team to be the best they can be and create the best possible patient experience
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