Dental Implants Uncovered Virtual Summit
Friday, May 17th, 2024 | 12:00 – 4:00 PM (EST) and Saturday, May 18th, 2024 | 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM (EST)
Hosted by A Higher Learning, LLC. on Zoom Events
Program Description
As healthcare professionals, we have observed a growing number of patients with dental implants and related diseases. This program aims to offer dental hygienists high-quality continuing education that is evidence-based and interactive.
It includes case presentations, discussions, and didactics that focus on a variety of topics, such as comprehensive dental implant and soft tissue examinations, educating and motivating patients, professional and at-home implant maintenance, and dental hygiene diagnosis using the guidelines from the 2018 AAP/EFP Classification of Periodontal & Peri-implant Diseases, and the 2020 Implant Disease Risk Assessment IDRA, which is a tool that helps prevent peri-implant disease.
Session I (both days)
Implant Vigilance: Nurturing Long-Term Success in Dental Care
Nicole Fortune, MBA, RDH
In dental care, dental hygienists play a pivotal role in upholding the vitality and durability of dental implants. Assessing dental implant health is crucial in implementing effective and tailored maintenance procedures. This course is meticulously crafted to give dental hygienists the knowledge and expertise necessary for a thorough examination and continuous monitoring of dental implant well-being. Furthermore, it delves into best-practice maintenance strategies, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of optimal care.
Educational Objectives
Define the essential parameters for evaluating dental implant health, encompassing peri-implant soft tissue health, stability, and the interpretation of radiographic data.
Perform a comprehensive assessment of dental implants and surrounding tissues using various diagnostic techniques and instruments.
Recognize the intrinsic significance of routine and structured implant assessments in ensuring the enduring success of dental implants.
Identify and implement safe and effective professional maintenance protocols tailored specifically for dental implants.
CE Credits: 1.5 Hours
Session II (both days)
Maximize the Lifespan of Your Dental Implants: Avoid These Common Home Care Mistakes
Shavonne R. Healy, MSDH, RDH
In the literature, poor personal and professional oral hygiene measures are known risk factors for peri-implantitis. This has become a global concern, and there has been an increased focus on oral hygiene and the importance of proper and effective implant maintenance regimens in the past decade. Patients must receive comprehensive instructions on how to disrupt biofilm in all restoration and peri-implant sulcus aspects. At-home maintenance recommendations must go beyond traditional methods like dental floss and instead focus on practical techniques that patients can perform efficiently.
Educational Objectives
Examine the role of dental hygienists in the treatment and care process of dental implants.
Explore the significance of implant placement in restorative designs and outcomes.
Explore the significance of restorative design in plaque retention and cleansability.
Recognize evidence-based, individualized, and practical homecare practices.
CE Credits: 1.5 Hours
