Event Details

Course Description:
Discover why there are conflicting opinions on caring for patients with dental implants. This exclusive course is designed specifically to address the real questions and concerns of dental hygienists! In 2024, a survey gathered insights from over 600 dental hygienists, revealing the most pressing inquiries about education, workplace experiences, and best practices in dental implant maintenance. This class brings those questions to the forefront, offering expert guidance and evidence-based strategies to enhance your knowledge and elevate your patient care. Join us for a deep dive into dental implants, where you’ll gain invaluable insights, practical techniques, and the confidence to excel in implant maintenance and treatment.

Course Objectives:
• Customize recare protocols based on individual risk profiles
• Critically evaluate implant probing protocols
• Apply evidence-based instrumentation techniques
• Recognize referral indicators for implant specialists
• Evaluate treatment options for compromised implants

• Interpret American College of Prosthodontists’ Position Statement for Full-Arch Implant-Supported Prosthetic Maintenance

Get to Know the Speaker:
Lynn Pencek brings a unique balance of industry knowledge and clinical experience to her presentations. As a member of the Nobel Biocare team, she helped officers bring in new technology and develop efficient workflows for dental implant treatment. Lynn has experience with surgical assisting, clinical workflows, digital case planning for guided surgery, account and inventory management, marketing, and patient education for case acceptance. Lynn is a dental hygienist, business owner of “Practice at your Best”, past faculty, and involved with multiple professional organizations.

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