Achieving quality outcomes in the edentulous patient

Professor Mark Thomason

24th October September 2013

Aim

• To impart an understanding of the main issues related to edentulism and explore strategies to achieve quality outcomes

Objectives:

• Examine the impact of edentulism on personal well-being and its impact on social interaction
• Explore the alternatives to conventional dentures and their impact, in terms of quality of life, and satisfaction
• Investigate strategies to improve the uptake of implant based treatment on a personal and societal level