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Assessing Dental Implant Health as the Foundation of Successful Maintenance
Educational Objectives
After watching this webinar, the viewer should be able to:
- Define key parameters for evaluating dental implant health, including peri-implant soft tissue findings, implant stability, and radiographic analysis.
- Identify appropriate instruments and diagnostic techniques for comprehensive implant evaluation and maintenance.
- Recognize clinical and radiographic findings associated with peri-implant health, mucositis, and peri-implantitis.
- Discuss the adjunctive use of desiccation technology in the nonsurgical treatment of peri-implantitis and its role in implant surface biofilm management.
- Explain the importance of regular, structured implant evaluations and individualized maintenance protocols to the long-term success of dental implants.
Abstract
Dental hygienists play a crucial role in safeguarding the health and longevity of dental implants. Comprehensive evaluation of implant health is the foundation for selecting appropriate maintenance strategies and identifying peri-implant disease at its earliest stages.
This course is designed to equip dental hygienists with the knowledge and skills needed to assess and monitor dental implants, recognize changes associated with peri-implant health and disease, and incorporate appropriate therapeutic strategies.
Participants will also explore the adjunctive use of desiccation technology in the nonsurgical management of peri-implantitis, including its role in disrupting and removing biofilm from challenging implant surfaces.
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Author Bio
Tracee S. Dahm, BSDH, MS
Tracee S. Dahm, BSDH, MS, is a respected educator, researcher, and key opinion leader whose work continues to shape the future of dental hygiene. As a faculty member at Taft College, Tracee is known for her ability to translate complex research concepts into practical, engaging learning experiences that elevate both students and practicing clinicians. She also serves as an educator for Concord Dental Seminars, where her expertise supports national conversations on innovations, technologies, and clinical excellence.
With a career spanning academic teaching, industry leadership, and professional speaking, Tracee brings her deep educational background to the conference stage. She delivers dynamic presentations—both in person and virtually—to audiences ranging from intimate workshops to large national meetings. Her ability to connect with learners, inspire curiosity, and spark meaningful dialogue has made her a sought‑after voice in continuing education.
Tracee’s work has been widely published across dental journals, magazines, webinars, dental company blogs, and dental hygiene textbooks, and her insights have been featured on numerous dental podcasts. As a key opinion leader in cutting‑edge dental hygiene innovations, she helps shape clinical practice, elevate professional standards, and guide the adoption of emerging technologies.
Her scholarly interests include periodontal pathogens, oral health challenges among institutionalized geriatric populations, and the evolving landscape of dental hygiene practice. She is deeply committed to improving access to oral health care for underserved communities and advancing conversations around the role of mental health in dentistry—an area she believes is essential to the profession’s future.
Today, Tracee continues to blend research, education, and advocacy to empower dental hygienists and strengthen the profession. Her work reflects a passion for lifelong learning, a dedication to evidence‑based practice, and a genuine commitment to improving oral health outcomes for all.
Disclosures
Commercial Disclosure
This free Dental Learning presentation is made possible through the continued support of Young Innovations. Tracee S. Dahm, BSDH, MS is a consultant and/or speaker for the following companies and/or organizations: Dental Learning, Young Innovations. Tracee S. Dahm, BSDH, MS may receive an honorarium as compensation from the CE Supporter of this presentation and/or from Dental Learning for the time involved in preparing and delivering this online presentation.
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