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Dentistry is changing with the dawn of periodontal medicine. Over 90% of adults over 55 and more than 70% of adults aged 35–44 are affected by periodontal disease (46). Peri‐implant mucositis can occur around 43% of implants and peri‐implantitis 22%, on an average of 5–10 years after implant placement (47). Patient selection, more important than ever to ensure implant success, involves a thorough medical history as well as comprehensive oral health and risk assessment. Well‐informed and well‐read physicians are now recognizing the benefits to interdisciplinary care with dentists. Many physicians and surgeons are now requiring written confirmation from dental professionals that the patient’s oral health is stable and free of any infections prior to cardiac or joint replacement surgeries. Physicians are recommending their patients’ good oral health and regular in‐office dental prophylaxis appointments for overall health. Implant dentistry is truly interdisciplinary, requiring close collaboration between the dentist, hygienist, and the patient’s physician for successful peri‐implant therapy.