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Programmatic assessment of a university-based implant training program using patient-reported outcomes
Mohanad Al-Sabbagh1, Diane W Jenkins2, Reny de Leeuw2
1Dr. Al-Sabbagh is Division Chief and Graduate Program Director of Periodontology, Department of Oral Health Practice, University of Kentucky College of Dentistry; Dr. Jenkins is in private practice, Greenville, SC; Dr. de Leeuw is Professor and Chief, Division of Oral Facial Pain, University of Kentucky College of Dentistry; Dr. Nihill is Associate Professor, Division of Restorative Dentistry, University of Kentucky College of Dentistry; Dr. Robinson is Associate Dean for Clinical Administration and Patient Care, The Ohio State University; and Dr. Thomas is Former Chair and Professor, Department of Oral Health Practice, University of Kentucky College of Dentistry. malsa2@email.uky.edu.
The University of Kentucky College of Dentistry implant training program demonstrates high success rates. Standardized protocols and continuous learning contribute to positive patient outcomes in dental implantology.
Area of Science:
- Dental Implantology
- Medical Education
- Quality Management Systems
Background:
- The University of Kentucky College of Dentistry (UKCD) implemented a comprehensive implant training program.
- This program integrates a single implant system, evidence-based protocols, and a quality assurance system.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of the UKCD implant training program.
- To assess implant success and survival rates using patient-reported outcomes.
- To compare outcomes against established program benchmarks.
Main Methods:
- Interviewed 415 patients (representing 963 implants) from the UKCD program.
- Assessed implant survival and success rates based on patient-centric criteria.
- Compared results to pre-defined benchmarks for program evaluation.
Main Results:
- Achieved a 97 percent implant survival rate.
- Reported an 88 percent success rate for implants, based on patient criteria.
- Outcomes aligned with the program's benchmark of 90 percent.
Conclusions:
- Work standardization and incremental learning systems positively impact patient outcomes in dental implant procedures.
- Monitoring clinical outcomes in academic dental settings is crucial for process improvement.
- The UKCD implant training program effectively enhances patient results and training efficacy.
