And the Answer Is... It Depends! Answers to Your Questions About Dental Implant Maintenance Presenter: Lynn Pencek, RDH, MS CE Supporter: VOCO America Release Date: 7/22/26 Expiration Date: 7/22/29 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Discover why there are conflicting opinions on caring for patients with dental implants. This exclusive CE webinar is designed specifically to address the real questions and concerns of dental hygienists like you! 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 webinar 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.

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Dental Implants – Parts, Pieces, Chemistry, and Compatibility Presenter: Lynn Pencek, RDH, MS CE Supporter: VOCO America Release Date: 7/16/25 Expiration Date: 7/16/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

We are 40 years since Professor Branemark introduced his research on osseointegration to the dental community. Dental Implants provide our patients with successful long-term restorative solutions for function, comfort, and aesthetics. Today, Dental Hygienists are seeing more patients with dental implants. Implant manufacturers have introduced new implant designs, surfaces, and surface chemistry that affect biocompatibility and maintenance protocols. There are concerns about what materials we use to reduce peri-implant inflammation, may negatively affect the implant surface's biocompatibility and the implant’s long-term success. This CE webinar will review dental implant component materials and design and the biological compatibility of commonly used instruments, technology, and therapeutic materials.

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Episode 811: Implant Maintenance Update: New Evidence, Better Outcomes View All Episodes from: VOCO Dental Podcast Series

Series: VOCO America CE Credits: 0.5 Presenter: Lynn Pencek, RDH, MS Release Date: 10/12/26

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