A dental implant detector comprising an inductive sensor arranged to detect a position of a dental implant in a jaw within a specified range by applying a magnetic field to the surroundings of the inductive sensor； an ergonomic handle connected to the inductive sensor and arranged to allow positioning the inductive sensor at various positions near the jaw； and a control unit connected to the inductive sensor and arranged to allow defining the specified range by adjusting a strength of the magnetic field, and to indicate detections by the inductive sensor. The dental implant detector is arranged to allow detection of dental implants concealed by bone or gum overgrowth.
