Webinar - Before the Implant: Why the Earliest Decisions Matter Most
21.04.2026, 7:00pm-8:30pm
The webinar is free for members, non-member charges are £20 Hygienist/Therapist, £30 Dentist.
Bookings will close at midday on Monday 20 April 2026.
Registering instructions will be sent out on Monday 20 April 2026, as you need to register with Zoom (a quick and simple process). After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar on the evening.
Only the first 500 participants to log in on the evening will be able to participate in the live event.
However, booked participants will be able to view the webinar after the event on the BSP website. You will be notified when the recorded presentation is available for viewing.
1.5 hours CPD is offered to all delegates who have booked and viewed the webinar. Bookings must have been made through the BSP website. Non-members will need their booking reference number to obtain CPD. Evaluation form and CPD certificates will be available after the event on the website.
Talks
Webinar - Before the Implant: Why the Earliest Decisions Matter Most
Aims
To provide participants with guidance on the significance of periodontal assessment, pre implant placement. Focusing on the necessity for effective team workflows and proactive decision making to optimise implant outcomes.
Outcomes
Discuss the steps to follow when assessing periodontal health at the beginning of the patients implant journey
Recognise periodontal stability and the importance of early detection of inflammation
Explain how the early decisions to mitigate risk make a difference
Recognise the value of a team-centred approach in standardising workflow for pre-implant patient care
Identify the importance of early intervention to minimise implant disease progression especially in patients with a history of periodontitis
GDC Development Outcomes:
Speakers
Speakers
Mrs Kathryn Mayo
Biography
Kathryn Mayo RDH and Jenny Walker RDT are highly experienced dental professionals with a special interest in implant maintenance and disease prevention. Based in an implant referral centre, they work daily with complex peri-implant cases, bringing real-world expertise to their teaching. Together, they have devised and delivered hands-on courses across the UK and Ireland, and presented webinars for the British Society of Periodontology (BSP), Ikigai, and other leading educational platforms.
Both have authored multiple articles on implant care and are clinical educators for the Ikigai Oral Hygiene Community, where they share evidence-based, practical protocols with dental teams. Their engaging teaching style blends science, clinical skill, and a passion for raising standards in implant maintenance.
Mrs Jenny Walker
Biography
Kathryn Mayo RDH and Jenny Walker RDT are highly experienced dental professionals with a special interest in implant maintenance and disease prevention. Based in an implant referral centre, they work daily with complex peri-implant cases, bringing real-world expertise to their teaching. Together, they have devised and delivered hands-on courses across the UK and Ireland, and presented webinars for the British Society of Periodontology (BSP), Ikigai, and other leading educational platforms.
Both have authored multiple articles on implant care and are clinical educators for the Ikigai Oral Hygiene Community, where they share evidence-based, practical protocols with dental teams. Their engaging teaching style blends science, clinical skill, and a passion for raising standards in implant maintenance.
