While the best practices for implant maintenance are debatable, peri-implantitis remains a global concern, with much attention on the dental hygiene profession and its role in early disease detection and prevention. Dental implants are not teeth, but many existing therapies used to maintain and treat diseased implants are from traditional modalities used by hygienists in treating the diseased tissue of natural teeth. This program introduces the fundamentals of implant dentistry and will provide dental hygienists with a refreshed perspective on the dental hygiene process of implant care. The presentation will include interactive case presentations, polling, and discussions.
Educational Objectives:
- Discuss the dental implant process of care
- Understand etiologies of peri-implant disease
- Recognize peri-implant disease and soft and hard tissue conditions
- Identify implant parts and components
Speaker: Shavonne R. Healy, MSDH, RDH, ICP
Ms. Healy is the founder of A Higher Learning, LLC. She is a public health advocate with more than 20 years of experience in clinical care as a dental assistant and dental hygienist. She is an expert in the treatment of periodontal and peri-implant disease, and her international presentations have inspired clinicians, alumni, and faculty worldwide. Shavonne received a master’s degree in dental hygiene from the University of Bridgeport: Fones School of Dental Hygiene, the first dental hygiene school in the world.
Disclosure:
The speaker’s honorarium is supported by Waterpik 
Disclaimers: As per ADA guidelines, participants must use caution when using limited knowledge in treating patients. It is always recommended to do further research.
CE Provider: Professional Learning Services, LLC (PLS)
PLS is an ADA CERP recognized provider (11/1/2021– 12/31/2025). ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by state or provincial Boards of Dentistry.
PLS is designated as an approved Provider by the American Academy of Dental Hygiene, Inc (1/1-12/31/24). Approval does not imply acceptance by a state or provincial Board of Dentistry.
This webinar is designated for the CEUs as indicated. Check your state’s CE regulations for course acceptance.