Bethany Palesh, RDH, MS, practices clinical dental hygiene in general and periodontal practices both in Ontario, Canada, and Michigan where she is passionate about patient education and treating patients with periodontal diseases. Her interests include clinical research in periodontal diseases, implant maintenance, and interprofessional collaboration in all facets of health care. Palesh can be reached at: paleshba@umich.edu.
While implant therapy is a feasible option in patients with this metabolic disorder, oral health professionals need to consider a variety of factors before moving forward.