In It for the Long Haul by Dr. LeRoy Horton

This electronically delivered self-instructional program is designated for 1.5 hours of ADA CERP and AGD PACE CE credit by Farran Media. AGD Code: 490. As an instructor and lecturer to colleagues in the dental field, especially those interested in implantology, my perspective has been that of a general dentist who understands the struggle of working 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. five or six days per week and having to go out of your way to gain extra training and knowledge for specialty procedures. My current experiences have inspired what I explore in this article. Upon completion of this course, you should be able to: The importance of risk assessment; The relationship of periodontitis to peri-implant disease; The relationship between oral hygiene and maintenance-visit compliance and peri-implant disease; The relationship between smoking and peri-implant disease; The relationship between diabetes and peri-implant disease; Treatment modifications for the long-term success in implant placement.