Date: February 3, 2026
Time: 6:30 PM
Course Description:
Many general dentists have expressed confusion over what to do when an implant isn’t in optimal condition. This course aims to provide a helpful framework for determining how to manage the different stages of ailing and failing dental implants. The discussion will include how to identify which stage of mucositis or peri-implantitis the implant is in, appropriate clinical findings that need to be recorded to monitor the implant health over time, what procedures or medications can be provided to treat the implant most effectively at that stage, and when to refer for treatment or removal of the implant if the primary dentist is not comfortable or experienced with these procedures. The biological processes associated with bone loss around an implant versus a tooth and the common bacterial infiltrate will also be reviewed.
Biography:
Dr. John Thousand received his bachelor’s degree in molecular, cellular, and developmental Biology from the University of Colorado Boulder before attending the Anschutz Medical Campus, School of Dental Medicine. He completed his specialty training in periodontics at the University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine, where he received a master’s degree in periodontology. He then completed his fellowship training in Implantology at the University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine.
His research focuses on the effects of bone grafting materials and dental implants on ridge preservation/augmentation and sinus floor topography, the effects of implant surface design on inflammation, and the effect of various cementing techniques on implant restorations. He is the author of two books on implantology. His specialty practice includes minimally invasive microsurgical approaches for the treatment of periodontal diseases, dental implants, bone grafting, gingival grafting, full-mouth rehabilitation with implant-supported prosthetics, dental laser treatment, periodontal plastic surgery, and IV sedation.
Dr. Thousand is a diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology (Board Certified), Associate Dental Surgeon at Flagler Hospital in St. Augustine, and Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Surgical Dentistry at the University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine. He continues to lecture locally and nationally on the topics of periodontal plastic surgery, complex bone augmentation, and implantology.
