Implant Maintenance: Updated Protocols for Optimal Implant Health

Peri-implantitis is currently the most common cause of implant failure after osseointegration failures. Peri-implantitis and the precursor condition, Peri-implant mucositis, is preventable with appropriate patient and clinical maintenance protocols. Systematic reviews recently published by our laboratories (Temple University) indicate that the prevalence of peri-implantitis may be as high as 66%. Proper implant maintenance protocols should be initiated at implant treatment planning and reinforced with patients at each successive post operative appointment. Current strategies for implant maintenance include recognition of medical and medication risk factors impacting on bone loss around implants as well as in office maintenance procedures coupled with optimizing patient home care. This CE webinar will present current data illustrating preventive strategies for peri-implantitis.    (enter class)

Diabetes by the Numbers

Thirty-three million Americans are afflicted by Diabetes Mellitus, with 7.2 million cases undiagnosed. With the increasing diabetes epidemic, it is estimated that by the year 2050 one in three Americans will be diabetic in their lifetime. Diabetic patients are 2-3 times more likely to develop periodontal disease than non-diabetics. With 80% of diabetics residing in the middle and lower socioeconomic American society, dental clinicians have the ability to make a difference in the life of these individuals. In 2020 there have been new CDT codes implemented to aid dental care workers to identify and help manage the oral systemic link of diabetes. This CE webinar will help identify the types, causes and treatments to provide the best care possible.    (enter class)

From Chairside to Lifelong Health: Your Role in Systemic Wellness

This CE webinar will explore the profound impact that dental professionals can have on patients' systemic health through the achievement of optimal oral health. We will delve into the latest research linking oral conditions with systemic diseases, emphasizing the critical role of oral health in overall wellness. Attendees will emerge with the language skills to communicate the oral-systemic link to patients so they may appreciate the broader impact of their oral care. Actionable strategies will be shared to ensure you transforming a routine recare visit into an opportunity for meaningful health education.    (enter class)