Make the most of your CPD
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Continuing professional development (CPD) is an essential element of your career as a dentist, allowing you to take the time to learn new techniques, maintain your clinical skills, and keep up to date with new scientific developments.[i] Training is also an excellent opportunity for you to deepen your knowledge in areas you are less familiar with, or not as confident in. This in turn will enable you to expand your skillset and help you to safely increase the number of services that your practice can offer its patients.
Dental implant placement is a fantastic service to be able to offer your patients. The number of people in the UK receiving dental implants has been steadily increasing over the years as they are an appealing and reliable solution for partial or complete edentulism. Take advantage of your CPD time by learning new and in demand skills which will be hugely valuable to your personal development and to your dental practice.
Rising popularity of dental implants
Dental implants are constantly increasing in popularity, for a number of reasons including denture intolerance, hypodontia, and trauma,[ii] and are quickly becoming the standard treatment option for patients with missing teeth.[iii]
Dental implants are a fantastic solution for edentulism as they are designed to provide the patient with optimal aesthetics and functionality. For many patients they are also a better alternative to removable prostheses, such as dentures, as they enable improved nutrition and phonetics. In addition, if cared for and maintained with proper oral hygiene, implants are the perfect long-lasting solution for dental restorations.[iv]
Functionality of implants is also superior when compared to removable prostheses, helping to preserve the surrounding soft tissues and reduce the likelihood of bone resorption, because they are integrated into the bone itself. This makes the entire facial and bone structure stronger and the prosthesis more secure.[v] The ever-growing demand for dental implants makes now a great time to consider learning or expanding your knowledge of this treatment option.
Stay up to date with implant techniques
Whether you are new to dental implant placement, or have many years of experience, there is always more to learn and room to improve your skills, and now is a fantastic time to broaden your knowledge of dental implants and various new technological advances and techniques.
When you choose to train in placing dental implants you can expect to learn about a number of techniques, including immediate, immediate-delayed, or delayed implant placement, as well as understanding the advantages and risks associated with each technique. Once you have established a foundational understanding of dental implant placement, expand your knowledge further still when considering techniques and technology to provide your patients with optimal aesthetics. In addition, consider the risk of complications as a result of dental implant placement, and whether various augmentation procedures, such as bone and soft tissue grafts, are necessary before placing implants.[vi]
Make the most of your CPD
Your time is valuable, so spend it wisely. Focus your CPD time on areas which will greatly benefit you and your dental practice. Dental implant training is a great option and a fantastic addition to any dentist’s skillset, drawing in new patients and allowing you to practise safely and with confidence. The ability for you to provide high quality implant treatment for your patients will drastically improve their quality of life as many patients who experience partial or total edentulism struggle with negative mental and physical wellbeing.[vii]
The Straumann Group works with a number of excellent education and training providers, using the most up to date technology to facilitate high quality dental implant training opportunities for dentists. Whether you’re looking for a foundational level of dental implant education or wish to broaden your knowledge of dental implant placement techniques, you will find the perfect course for you through the Straumann Group.
It is so important for all dental professionals to continue their education in order to maintain high quality standards of care. Just as important is the ability to understand emerging technology and implement this knowledge into regular practice. This level of continued understanding of the latest developments in the industry will not only benefit professional development, but patient satisfaction as well.
For more information about the education and training available through Straumann, please visit https://www.straumann.com/en/dental-professionals/training-and-education.html
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[ii]Butterworth, C. J., Baxter, A. M., Shaw, M. J., & Bradnock, G. (2001). The provision of dental implants in the National Health Service hospital dental services–a national questionnaire. British Dental Journal, 190(2),93-96.https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Chris-Butterworth/publication/12118698_The_provision_of_dental_implants_in_the_National_Health_Service_Hospital_Dental_Services_-_a_national_questionnaire/links/0a85e53a879e3a0a7b000000/The-provision-of-dental-implants-in-the-National-Health-Service-Hospital-Dental-Services-a-national-questionnaire.pdf
[iii] King, E., Patel, R., Patel, A., & Addy, L. (2016). Should implants be considered for patients with periodontal disease?. British Dental Journal, 221(11), 705-711.https://restorativedentistry.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/KINGetal..pdf
[iv] University of Illinois Chicago, 5 reasons why dental implants are so popular. (2017) (accessed 12.05.2022) https://dentistry.uic.edu/news-stories/5-reasons-why-dental-implants-are-so-popular/
[v] University of Illinois Chicago, 5 reasons why dental implants are so popular. (2017) (accessed 12.05.2022) https://dentistry.uic.edu/news-stories/5-reasons-why-dental-implants-are-so-popular/
[vi] Esposito, M., Grusovin, M. G., Polyzos, I. P., Felice, P., & Worthington, H. V. (2010). Interventions for replacing missing teeth: dental implants in fresh extraction sockets (immediate, immediate‐delayed and delayed implants). Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, (9). https://www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10.1002/14651858.CD005968.pub3/full
[vii] Dikicier, S., Atay, A., & Korkmaz, C. (2021). Health-related quality of life in edentulous patients. Journal of Medicine and Life, 14(5), 683. https://medandlife.org/wp-content/uploads/JMedLife-14-683.pdf
