Thread Lightly: Assessment, Maintenance, and Homecare of Dental Implants

COURSE NUMBER: 1005

Adam Saltz, DMD, MS, MPH

Credit Hours:

1.5 Hour(s)

Live CE Webinar: April 9, 2025, 7:30-9:00 PM ET

Implants cannot be placed, restored and forgotten. Specialized hand and power instruments, powders, and accessories coupled with proper oral hygiene can better preserve a variety of impla...

Overview Learning Objectives Disclaimers Author(s)Submission Information Recognition

Overview

Live CE Webinar: April 9, 2025, 7:30-9:00 PM ET

Implants cannot be placed, restored and forgotten. Specialized hand and power instruments, powders, and accessories coupled with proper oral hygiene can better preserve a variety of implant restorations in a gentle yet effective way. This is especially true in cases of periodontal breakdown, where gingival recession, a lack of keratinized mucosa, and/or exposed implant threads complicate maintenance. Implementing these best-evidence protocols will improve the patient experience and their homecare and revamp your dental hygiene practice.

Intended Audience:
Dentists, Dental Hygienists, Dental Assistants, Dental Educators, Dental Students, Dental Hygiene Students, Dental Assisting Students, Office Managers
Live Webinar Date
April 9, 2025 | 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Course Expiration Date:
Apr 8, 2028
Cost:
Free
Method:
Live Webinar
AGD Subject Code(s):
490, 690
Technical Requirements:
Stable internet connection and the latest version of browser and device software are recommended.

Learning Objectives

Upon Completion of this course, the dental professional should be able to:

Diagnose peri-implant conditions using the latest classification systems.
Describe the emerging etiologies for peri-implant disease.
Identify local, systemic, and environmental risk factors that lead to implant failure.
Confidently maintain dental implants, using the appropriate instruments, powders, accessories, and hygiene regimens.

Disclaimers

P&G is providing these resource materials to dental professionals. We do not own this content nor are we responsible for any material herein.
Participants must always be aware of the hazards of using limited knowledge in integrating new techniques or procedures into their practice. Only sound evidence-based dentistry should be used in patient therapy.

Author(s)

Dr. Saltz has consulted or received honoraria from Curaden/Curaprox, EMS Dental, Straumann and Procter & Gamble. He has interest in Paradigm Oral Health and is the managing editor for Decisions in Dentistry.

asaltz@me.com

Adam Saltz graduated from the UT Health Science Center at San Antonio, where he obtained his Master of Science degree and Certificate in Periodontics. He completed his dental training at Nova Southeastern University, as part of their acceler...

Submission Information

Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) Submission For credit transfers to appear in your AGD account in real time, make sure to add your AGD membership number in the field provided on the “Share Your Test Score” page.

CE Broker For states that use CE Broker for licensure, “proof of completions” are electronically reported by entering your state and license number in the appropriate fields during the certificate completion process.

Recognition

Approved PACE Program Provider

THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY

Nationally Approved PACE Program Provider for FAGD/MAGD credit.

Approval does not imply acceptance by any regulatory authority or AGD endorsement.

8/1/2021 to 7/31/2027

Provider ID# 211886

AADH Approved Program Provider

Procter & Gamble is designated as an approved Provider by the American Academy of Dental Hygiene, Inc. #AADHPGC (January 1, 2024-December 31, 2025). Approval does not imply acceptance by a state or provincial Board of Dentistry. Licensee should maintain this document in the event of an audit.