This comprehensive course designed for dental professionals seeking to elevate their understanding and execution of implant maintenance protocols. With dental implants becoming a standard in restorative care, maintaining their health is crucial for long-term success and patient satisfaction. This course explores the latest evidence-based strategies for monitoring, maintaining, and managing dental implants in clinical practice. Participants will gain practical insights into early detection of complications, effective maintenance techniques, and patient education to support optimal peri-implant health. Whether you're a seasoned clinician or new to implant care, this course will equip you with the tools to preserve implant integrity and improve patient outcomes.

• ["Identify the biological and mechanical factors that contribute to long-term implant success and failure.","Differentiate between peri-implant health, mucositis, and peri-implantitis, including diagnostic criteria and clinical presentation.",
• Describe evidence-based maintenance protocols for dental implants, including instrumentation, frequency of care, and adjunctive therapies.","Demonstrate proper techniques and tools for implant debridement that minimize risk of surface damage.","Recognize early signs of implant complications and outline appropriate referral or treatment pathways.",
• Develop patient-centered education strategies to promote optimal home care and compliance with implant maintenance."]

Jessica L. Woods, MPH, RDH, FADHA, Founder, seeks to empower the dental industry to a bright future by inspiring clinicians to reignite their careers. A 20-year veteran in the industry, she is a clinical product expert, thought leader, non-profit practice owner and sought-after mentor. Woods has spoken to thousands of dental professions across the country offering her unique experiences implementing dental prevention programs and has lead product go-to-market strategies from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies. She consults as a thought leader for programs across the nation and a nationally recognized speaker, staying on the cutting edge of topics ranging from public health practice, mental wellness, implant dentistry, and caries management.



Affectionately known as the #ExecutiveRDH, she has scaled her way to the boardroom since graduation from West Coast University with Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene and master’s degree in public health from A.T. Still University. She has most recently been selected at the Denobi Awards as the 2025 Thought Leader of the Year. She has been recognized as the 50 Top Teledentistry Leaders, recognized as an Oral Health Champion, and the recipient of the Nevada Dental Hygienist of the Year. She is also past-President of the Nevada Dental Hygienists’ Association accepted as a Fellow of the American Dental Hygienists’ Association.