Implant Practice Management and Implant Placement Protocols – 18CE – January 16th-17th, 2026 – Albuquerque, NM

This session will provide general dentists with practical knowledge to successfully integrate implants into their practice. Topics include how to manage implant-related costs, reduce risk during consultations, and set realistic patient expectations. Attendees will learn how health conditions and medications affect implant success, as well as the importance of patient compliance. The session also covers treatment planning, choosing the right implant type, using 3D planning and surgical guides, and understanding key periodontal factors. Simple techniques to improve gum tissue around implants will also be discussed.

Session 1 in the Elevate ICOI Fellowship Series

• Economics of Incorporating Implants into the General Dental Practice
• Mitigating Risk Starts at the Consultation Appointment
• Communicating Realistic Implant Outcomes
• Understanding Health Implications and Medications Relating to Implant Success Rates
• Patient Responsibilities for Success
• Comprehensive Treatment Planning
• Physiologic Requirements for Implant Success
• Implant Selection Protocols: Bone Level, Tissue Level, One Piece and Mini Implants
• 3-D Treatment Planning and Anatomic Considerations
• Use of Surgical Guides (Pilot Vs Fully Guided)
• Periodontal Considerations for Implant Outcomes
• Simple Periodontal Techniques to Gain Attached Gingival Tissues