Hygiene Maintenance for the Dental Implant Patient
A two-credit CE session for licensed dental hygienists, presented by Matt Shipley, RDH. Tuesday, October 27, 2026 at the Franklin Plaza Ballroom in downtown Troy. Free to attend, a program valued at $100.
That portal requires an NPI number, which most hygienists do not have. Registration on this page asks for your hygiene license number instead. Nothing else is needed.
Program Description
This course will cover the role of the dental hygienist in a comprehensive implant practice. Clinicians will be able to recognize different common dental implant complications and peri-implant diseases. We will also examine ways we can help maintain and care for dental implant patients, both in-office and at home, with a defined maintenance protocol.
Program Objectives
At the completion of the program, participants should be able to:
- Analyze the role of the dental hygienist in a dental implant practice.
- Evaluate various options for radiographic assessment of missing teeth.
- Clarify the definition and importance of dental implants.
- Identify common complications associated with dental implants.
- Design an effective hygiene maintenance protocol for patients with dental implants.
- Assess different home care strategies for patients with dental implants.
- Overcome common barriers to case acceptance and navigate patient concerns.
Agenda
- 🕑5:30 PM Registration opens
- 🎓6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Lecture
Matt Shipley, RDH
Matt Shipley, RDH
Clinical Training Manager, ZimVie
Matt Shipley is a Clinical Training Manager at ZimVie and a Registered Dental Hygienist in Texas and Oklahoma. A proud member of Dallas College’s Dental Hygiene Advisory Board since 2014 and a dental hygiene mentor, Matt practiced clinical dental hygiene for ten-plus years with two national Dental Support Organizations where he worked alongside general and specialty dentists to develop specialty programs. Matt has provided chair-side support, staff education, and clinical development to various-sized DSOs since 2018. Matt believes in treating every patient as if they were a friend or family member.
Franklin Plaza Ballroom
4 Fourth Street, Troy, NY 12180. In the heart of downtown Troy, a few minutes from the office.
Getting There
- Address4 Fourth Street
Troy, NY 12180 - Arrive By5:30 PM, when registration opens
- Host PracticeTroy Periodontics
500 Federal St, Suite 300, Troy, NY 12180
Reserve Your Seat
Tuesday, October 27, 2026. Registration opens at 5:30 PM, the lecture runs 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Franklin Plaza Ballroom, 4 Fourth Street, Troy.
- No cost to attend. This program is free.
- 2 CE credits awarded on completion.
- Takes about 60 seconds to complete.
- Seating is limited and assigned first come, first served.
Reserve My Seat
October 27, 2026 - Hygiene Maintenance for the Dental Implant Patient
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If you need to make a change, call the office at 518-274-5015.
Registration and Program Notes
Seating. Registrations are available on a first-come, first-served basis as seating is limited.
Massachusetts and Vermont licensees. Massachusetts and Vermont laws prohibit manufacturers of dental devices from providing free meals to clinicians under certain circumstances. Please notify your host if you are licensed to practice in either of these states.
Disclosure. ZimVie Dental manufactures and distributes products discussed in this course. This course is designed to present a fair and balanced view of all options.
Disclaimer. Participants must always be aware of the hazards of using limited knowledge in integrating new techniques or procedures into their practice. Only sound evidence-based dentistry should be used in patient therapy. The information in this course is of a general nature and does not represent or constitute medical advice or recommendations and is for dental education purposes only.
Cancellation. ZimVie Dental reserves the right to cancel a course no later than 14 days prior to the course start date. If you have registered and cannot attend, please call 518-274-5015 so your seat can be offered to another hygienist.
Who to Contact
Reach out any time. We would rather answer a question than have you miss a seat.
Registration & General Questions
Troy Periodontics, your host practice.
518-274-5015 troyperiodontics@gmail.comCE Credit Questions
Alex Florio at ZimVie, the continuing education provider.
518-365-6474 alex.florio@zimvie.com