COURSE SUMMARY: The lecture will discuss the increasing concern over the large number of implant failures due to peri-implantitis. It will also discuss the critical role of patient daily oral hygiene in maintaining peri-implant health and which oral hygiene products are proving most effective in maintaining implant longevity. Attendees will also learn the critical importance of...

By 2060, according to the US Census, the number of US adults aged 65 years or older is expected to reach 98 million, 24% of the overall population. Older Americans with the poorest oral health tend to be those who are economically disadvantaged, lack insurance, and are members of racial and ethnic minorities. Being disabled,...