ADIA's Dental Hygiene Implant Certification Program©

Introduction

• Rationale for dental implants
• Definitions of implantology and implant dentistry
• Historical overview
• Current status of dental implants

Classification and Definitions of Dental Implants

• Terminology and definitions
• Classification and types of dental implants
• Indications for use
• Contraindications
• Criteria for success

Scientific Basis for Dental Implant Therapy

• Normal anatomy, function, and esthetics
• Anatomy of hard and soft tissue
• Implant/tissue interfaces
• Biomechanics
• Biomaterials
• Surface preparation and coatings

Assessment, Diagnosis, and Treatment Planning

• Client evaluation and assessment
• Diagnostic and adjunctive procedures
• Treatment planning, site selection, and implant selection
• Client education, preparation, and appropriate medical/dental referrals
• Risk management
• Implant complications and failures
• Ethical considerations

Implant Surgical Procedures

• Armamentaria
• Surgical preparation and infection control
• Surgical procedures
• Postsurgical care

Prosthodontic Procedures

• Provisional prostheses
• Types of superstructures
• Totally implant supported prostheses
• Implant(s) and natural tooth (teeth) supported prostheses
• Immediate loading
• Gradual or progressive loading

Maintenance and Evaluation Procedures

• Professional care, armamentaria, and techniques
• Client education and care
• Management of implant complications and failures
• Evaluation and post-treatment care

Role of Interdisciplinary Health Care Providers

ADIA's Practice Management Implant Certification Program©

Introduction

• Rationale for dental implants
• “Familiar” terminology and definitions related to implant dentistry
• Indications for use and consequences resulting from lack of treatment
• Current status of dental implants

Patient Interaction

• Case presentation & Handling objections
• Commonly asked questions and appropriate responses
• Fee presentation
• Financial options and arrangements

Medical and Dental Insurance

• Appropriate codes and usage

Risk management, documentation and record keeping

• Preventing a lawsuit
• Informed consent
• Negligence
• Proper record keeping

Practice Plans and Marketing

• Developing a practice plan
• Increasing your patient base
• Common marketing techniques and evaluation of their effectiveness
• How to handle referrals and intra/inter-office communications

ADIA's Dental Assisting Implant Certification Program©

Introduction to Implants

• Rationale for dental implants
• Definitions of implantology and implant dentistry
• Historical overview
• Current status of dental implants
• Commonly asked questions

Classification and Definitions of Dental Implants

• Terminology and definitions
• Classification and types of dental implants
• Indications for use
• Contraindications
• Criteria for success
• Case Presentation

Scientific Basis for Dental Implant Therapy

• Normal anatomy, function, and esthetics
• Anatomy of hard and soft tissue
• Implant/tissue interfaces
• Biomechanics
• Biomaterials
• Surface preparation and coatings

Assessment, Diagnosis, and Treatment Planning

• Client evaluation, assessment and selection
• Diagnostic and adjunctive procedures
• Radiographs, photographs, charting
• Treatment planning, site selection, and implant selection
• Client education, preparation, and appropriate medical/dental referrals
• Risk management & consent forms
• Implant complications and failures
• Ethical considerations

Implant Surgical Procedures

• Armamentaria
• Surgical templates & stents
• Pharmacology & sedation
• Surgical preparation and infection control
• Surgical procedures
• Ancillary procedures: Sinus lifts, bone grafts, tissue regeneration, PRP
• Postsurgical evaluation, care and follow-up

Prosthodontic Procedures

• Prosthetics armentarium & prosthetic kits
• Provisional prostheses & fabrication of temporaries
• Impressions
• Types of superstructures
• Totally implant supported prostheses
• Implant(s) and natural tooth (teeth) supported prostheses
• Immediate loading
• Gradual or progressive loading
• Laboratory considerations
• Post-prosthetic evaluation & maintenance care
• Client education and care
• Management of implant complications and failures

ADIA’s IMPLANT COORDINATOR Training Program©

• Attracting new patients
• Marketing
• Office brochures
• Customized informational packets
• Pre-treatment planning
• Presenting fees
• Payment options
• Documentation, record keeping & consent forms
• Appointment scheduling
• Inventory control
• Inter/Intra office communications
• Laboratory communications