I am a qualified oral surgeon with about 900 implants to my name. The surgery required is actually quite simple, and can be carried out by any dentist reasonably competant in the field of oral surgery. I'm sure that with the extra supervision of the tutor your dentist will do an excellent job. The saving of $1500 is just an added bonous.

I had an implant done last year by very well known and highly recommended oral surgeon and dentist (that is 2 guys) (I did my research up front). The process appears to be totally successful and the total cost was around
$2,500. This was in Chapel hill, NC

consider www.altivacorp.com

doesn't cost 3000 to place a single implant by a surgeon ; 2000 at the most.As far as his ability to do it under supervision it's probably ok but he should charge what the manufacturer charges him; while you are getting the benefit of getting the implant done ; he is getting the benefit of having a patient for what HE needs too.
NYC doc

I am a dentist in LIma- Peru.. and I don´t see a problem to let your dentist to make the implant...if you have any question jus mail me...Dr. Sotelo

Dear dental implant: Would you believe if I tell you taht you can have your dental impalnt plus the crown that goes on top for $ 900 canadian dollars? That is around 700 U.S dollars. With the balance you can have your plane ticket to here plus a week in this wonderful country. Someone is robbing you. Please write to me and I'll help you. drjorti@hotmail.com Wait and shop around. By the way, we are in Canada.

half the regular price would be $1500.00 US talk to this guy and have him show you a break down of costs