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Implant Maintenance: Advancing Clinical Outcomes Through Visualization
Educational Objectives
By attending this webinar you will learn how to:
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Identify clinical and radiographic criteria used to differentiate peri-implant health, mucositis, and peri-implantitis.
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Compare instrumentation techniques and approaches for effective biofilm and calculus removal on implant surfaces.
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Demonstrate appropriate adaptation and angulation for accessing implants in complex areas such as deep pockets and thread designs.
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Analyze the role of enhanced visualization using dental endoscopes in improving detection of subgingival biofilm and calculus during implant maintenance.
Abstract
Dental implants require ongoing maintenance to ensure long-term stability and health. This course will focus on evidence-based approaches to implant maintenance, including biofilm management, instrumentation techniques, and early detection of peri-implant disease. Attendees will explore clinical strategies for accessing and debriding implant surfaces, managing challenging anatomy, and improving patient outcomes through minimally invasive care. Emphasis will also be placed on the role of enhanced visualization using dental endoscopes to improve diagnostic accuracy and support more precise, effective treatment.
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Author Bio
Kristen Ranaldo, RDH, BSDH
Kristen Ranaldo, RDH, BSDH, is a dental hygienist who graduated top of her class from Farmingdale State College in New York in 2015, earning numerous awards, including the Golden Scaler Award for exceptional clinical skills. With over a decade of clinical experience—primarily in periodontal practices—Kristen is IALD Millennium Periolase Hygiene certified and has utilized dental endoscopy throughout her career.
Recognized for her consistent and exceptional clinical outcomes, Kristen became a dental endoscopy expert and trainer, educating dental professionals on minimally invasive, definitive methods for treating all stages of periodontal disease. She has successfully treated countless patients—resolving gingivitis and periodontal disease, as well as diagnosing root fractures and subgingival caries—while emphasizing meticulous home care and ongoing periodontal maintenance.
In addition to her clinical and training work, Kristen is a Professor at Hostos Community College, where she educates and inspires future dental hygienists. She also lectures nationally on periodontics, sharing her expertise in advanced technology, minimally invasive treatment, and strategies to elevate patient care. Kristen believes dental endoscopy is a transformative approach that can benefit every dental practice by improving outcomes and addressing the widespread prevalence of periodontal disease.
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Commercial Disclosure
This free Dental Learning presentation is made possible through the continued support of Acteon. Kristen Ranaldo, RDH, BSDH is a consultant and/or speaker for the following companies and/or organizations: Dental Learning, Acteon. Kristen Ranaldo, RDH, BSDH 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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