Inflammation in Implantology: Your Guide to Treating Mucositis

Abstract

Discover the essentials of managing and treating peri-implant mucositis with this comprehensive course, which delves into the causes, symptoms, and effective treatment strategies for mucositis. A common inflammatory condition affecting the soft tissues surrounding dental implants, peri-implant mucositis impacts thousands of dental implants annually. 

Learn from industry expert Katrina Sanders as she provides detailed insights into the latest diagnostic techniques, preventive measures, and therapeutic approaches to ensure the longevity and health of dental implants. Participants will gain relevant tools for integrating the D6081 procedural code with case studies, practical demonstrations, and evidence-based practices designed to minimize inflammation and enhance patient outcomes.   

Whether you are a seasoned professional or new to the field of implantology, this course offers valuable knowledge and skills to help you address peri-implant mucositis effectively and maintain optimal oral health for your patients.   

Join us and elevate your expertise in managing implant-related inflammation!

Educational Objectives

• Identify the causes, symptoms, and impacts of peri-implant mucositis on dental implants.
• Learn the latest preventive measures and therapeutic approaches to manage and treat peri-implant mucositis.
• Gain practical skills for integrating the D6081 procedural code with evidence-based practice to enhance patient outcomes.

Author Bio

Katrina M. Sanders-Stewart, MEd, BSDH, RDH, RF

Katrina Sanders-Stewart is a clinical dental hygienist, author, award-winning educator, consultant, podcaster, international speaker, sommelier, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and dog lover. Her mission is to elevate the profession by creating an undeniable movement that educates, encourages, and empowers the dental profession to rise in its power. Known as the “Dental WINEgenist,™” she pairs her unwavering desire for excellence in the dental industry with her knowledge and passion for wine. She has charmed audiences around the world with her lectures on provocative topics that leave the participants with a call to action and a renewed sense of pride for their industry. She is enthusiastic about creating an environment where the course participants are supported, energized, and connected. Her message of empowerment and her zest for dental hygiene are infused throughout her content as she brings her own unique blend of knowledge, inspiration, charisma, and humor in her approach to continuing dental education. Katrina is the founder, CEO, and keynote speaker for Sanders Board Preparatory, a comprehensive program designed to supplement student learning and enhance understanding of concepts, terminology, and procedures commonly discussed in preparation for the National Board Dental Hygiene examination. Her desire to help hygiene students develop and succeed grew from her position as a dental hygiene faculty member. During this full-time appointment, she published three editions of her preclinical textbook, developed programmatic competencies, spearheaded curriculum design, and served as a faculty representative for community oral health partnerships. Katrina is the clinical liaison, hygiene excellence and innovation, for AZPerio, the country’s largest periodontal practice. She treats advanced periodontal patients clinically while working alongside diplomates to the American Board of Periodontology in the surgical operatory. Katrina perfected hand skills during L.A.N.A.P. surgery, suture placement, IV therapy, and blood draws. She instructs on collaborative professionalism and standard of care protocols while delivering education through hygiene boot camps and study clubs. Katrina is the co-host of the Tooth or Dare podcast alongside fellow dental hygienist Irene Iancu, RDH, and the Floss & Flip Flops podcast with her sister, Dr. Elizabeth Sanders, DPM. She is a published author with RDH Magazine, Inside Dental Hygiene, Oral Health Group, DentalTown, and Today’s RDH, a columnist and advisory board member for Modern Hygienist, editorial advisory member for the Dental Academy of Continuing Education, and a brand ambassador for Dimensions of Dental Hygiene. Katrina is a level 1 sommelier as recognized by the Court of Master Sommeliers. She is a member of GuildSomm, a premium wine lover with Direct Cellars, and a VIP member with Aridus Wine Co. In 2022, she co-founded The Wine Op with her business partner and husband Dale Stewart, bottling beautifully curated wines that honor her hygienist heroes with proceeds providing support to underserved populations. Proudly, her wines speak to the empathetic and humanistic side of what it means to be a provider. Her philanthropic efforts include dental humanitarian work in developing countries, most recently in Kigali, Rwanda, supporting abused and homeless animals, and spreading awareness about the benefits of organ and tissue donation in loving memory of her late mother, Linda Marie Sanders. Visit: www.katrinasanders.com. Handle: @thedentalWINEgenist.