The Dental Implant Game Has Changed
The public is more informed than ever and expects their providers to be competent and knowledgeable.
There is a global trend among dental regulatory bodies with a focus on increasing patient safety and ensuring a higher standard of care for dentists offering dental implant treatment; including the British Columbia College of Oral Health Professionals (BCCOHP), Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario (RCDSO), General Dental Council (GDC) in the United Kingdom, and the European Union (EU).
These aren't suggestions; they are the new standard of care worldwide, and they're tightening the screws on all of us. The time for business as usual is over.
Non-compliance is no longer optional; it's a matter of professional survival.
PREP™ (Patient Risk Evaluation Program) is an app specifically designed to address the new changes.
The Problem: A New Standard of Care
These new standards are comprehensive and leave no room for error. We are now being held to a higher standard in four critical areas: higher standards of clinical experience and education, better assessment of medical problem risks as they relate to dental implants, improved informed consent, and a documented record of your treatment process.
Higher Educational Standards
PREP educates the treatment provider while informing the patient. Educational books also available.
Medical Problem Risks
PREP generates a clear, concise printout outlining how your patient's medical health might specifically impact the success of your dental implant treatment plan.
Enhanced Informed Consent
PREP significantly strengthens your informed consent process, ensuring a transparent discussion of potential challenges before treatment begins.
Documentation
PREP creates a tangible, documented record of your due diligence in evaluating systemic risks, providing invaluable support should treatment outcomes not progress as anticipated
The Solution: PREP
PREP (Patient Risk Assessment Program) is a secure, user-friendly, software solution that provides dentists with an accurate, comprehensive, and confidential assessment of a patient's medical and medication history to determine the risk of dental implant failure.
Why I Developed PREP?
As a fellow, experienced clinician, I developed PREP because I understand that implant failures are like icebergs … the risks and dangers are well hidden. It’s what you don’t see that causes the problems. The most concerning situations with dental implants arise when complications are linked to unidentified patient contraindications. Unmanaged factors like smoking, vaping, severe osteoporosis, or active periodontal disease can become major liabilities, if not properly understood and addressed by both the patient and the dentist.
Stay Informed, Stay Compliant and Protect Yourself
Diligence today in maintaining compliance is the best way to safeguard your professional reputation, prevent significant headaches, and avoid disciplinary actions and litigation in the future.
PREP gives you everything demanded by your regulatory body: knowledge, help with treatment planning, informed consent to the patient, and required record-keeping.
Avoid disciplinary actions and avoid litigation. Be proactive NOW.