In this comprehensive course, you’ll explore your critical role as a dental hygienist in identifying dental implant candidates and supporting long-term success. You’ll learn how to evaluate systemic conditions, assess both healthy and diseased peri-implant sites, diagnose advanced cases including Stage IV and peri-implant disease, and apply evidence-based protocols for maintenance and treatment.
Together, we’ll build a strong foundation for implant care—threading through current research, clinical protocols and emerging trends to help you elevate your implant hygiene practice.
Learning Objectives:
Review the process of care as it relates to assessing, diagnosing, planning, implementing and evaluating the dental implant candidate
Describe the AAP standards regarding the diagnostics of peri-implant disease, including therapeutic opportunities for a Stage IV patient
Identify appropriate preventive and therapeutic modalities as well as advanced periodontal procedures designed for dental implant patients
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