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Peri-Implant Diseases & Conditions: What Dental Hygienists Need to Know

Presenter: Haider Al-Waeli, DDS, MSc, PhD, FRCDC, FICD (he, him/il)

Sponsored By: PHILIPS

Date: January 24, 2026

Time: 11 am to 12:30 pm ET

Start time by time zone: 12:30 pm NT, 12:00 pm AT, 11:00 am ET, 10:00 am CT, 9:00 am MT, 8:00 am PT

Pricing

Member Pricing: FREE
Non-Member Pricing: $50.00 + applicable taxes

Registration & Access Information:

Deadline for registration is January 23 at 12 pm ET.
The virtual platform will be Zoom. Download the Zoom app before joining this session.
A certificate for live attendance will be available on your online CDHA profile by January 30.
This is a live event. The presentation will be recorded and released by January 30.

The virtual platform will be Zoom. Be sure to download the Zoom app before joining the session.

Summary

Join us for an in-depth virtual presentation designed specifically for dental hygienists! Understanding the differences between natural teeth and implants is essential for accurately assessing, diagnosing, and preventing peri-implant diseases and conditions. This session examines the inflammatory process and the impact of biofilm on peri-implant disease. Learn to recognize clinical, radiographic, and histological features that distinguish peri-implant health, mucositis, and peri-implantitis. Using clinical scenarios and guidelines from the American Academy of Periodontology, apply the disease classification system for peri-implant diseases and conditions, and utilize evidence-based treatment strategies to ensure optimal patient outcomes and implant longevity.

To enhance your understanding of the AAP Periodontal Disease Classification System, consider accessing CDHA’s Implementing the AAP Periodontal Disease Classification in Clinical Practice virtual presentation recording or CDHA’s Exploring the New AAP Periodontal Disease Classification webinar series.

Access Information

The virtual platform will be Zoom. Download the Zoom app before joining the session on a computer or mobile device. If joining from a Windows or macOS desktop computer, Zoom offers closed captioning and translated captions in real time. You must have the latest version of Zoom, and a variety of languages are supported.

You must join the Zoom presentation using the email associated with your CDHA account to receive your certificate of attendance.

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Presenter

Haider Al-Waeli, DDS, MSc, PhD, FRCDC, FICD (he, him/il)

Dr. Al-Waeli is a certified periodontist, a Fellow of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada, and works as Associate Dean of Academic Affairs and Associate Professor at the Faculty of Dentistry at Dalhousie University. He received a PhD from McGill University and a Master's in Periodontics from Dalhousie. With international clinical and academic experience, he is widely recognized for his expertise in peri-implant diseases, regenerative therapies, and evidence-based implant care.

Learning Outcomes

After the presentation, participants will be able to:

Explain the rationale for studying the diagnosis of peri-implant diseases and conditions
Compare and contrast the supporting tissues of a tooth and a dental implant
Identify the risk factors and indicators of peri-implant diseases and discuss the inflammatory process in relation to biofilm effects and the host response
Relate the clinical, radiographic, and histological features to the diagnosis of peri-implant health, peri-implant mucositis, and peri-implantitis
Apply the classification of peri-implant diseases and use an evidence-based treatment plan in clinical scenarios