[Incorporation of implant overdentures into the dental curriculum]

This article is focusing on incorporation of implant overdentures into the dental curriculum. For mandibular edentulism, an implant-retained overdenture should nowadays be considered a first choice for prosthodontic care, if not the standard of care. Yet, it is not incorporated in practical teaching today. Curriculum change is always difficult. The needs of our patients specifically, and those of society generally, should be primarily drivers of innovation of the curriculum. Therefore, Dutch dental schools should make sure that graduated students are experts in analyzing edentulous patients' problems, in considering possible treatments, and in carrying out the standard of care.