Alison Stahl

About Alison Stahl

23 Years in Dental Hygiene | Full-Arch Prosthetic Removals | Certified Speaker for Straumann & ClearChoiceI specialize in the \"Black Box\" of dentistry: the maintenance and longevity of fixed full-arch implant rehabilitations.With over 23 years of experience as a Registered Dental Hygienist and a decade-long focus as an Implant Care Practitioner, I have performed more than fixed prosthesis removals. This high-volume clinical experience has provided me with a rare, longitudinal perspective on why implants succeed, why they fail, and how the hygiene department holds the key to the \"All-on-X\" patient’s long-term health.What I Do: As a Certified Speaker for industry leaders like Straumann and ClearChoice, I bridge the gap between surgical delivery and lifelong maintenance. I translate complex mechanical and biological data into actionable clinical protocols for dental teams worldwide.Areas of Expertise:Full-Arch Prosthetic Management: Technical mastery of removal, re-insertion, and screw-integrity audits.Complication Mitigation: Early detection of peri-implantitis and mechanical fatigue.Clinical Education: 8+ years of experience facilitating hands-on workshops and curriculum development.Practice Optimization: Helping offices build high-production, high-standard implant maintenance departments.Why it Matters: The surgery is just the beginning. The success of a $50k+ restoration rests on the clinician’s ability to manage the prosthetic interface. I am passionate about empowering my peers to step into the role of \"Implant Specialist\" with confidence and precision.Let’s Connect: I am currently booking speaking engagements and hands-on workshops for 2026. If you are looking for a subject matter expert for your next conference, study club, or DSO training, let’s start a conversation.

Experience

1. Certified Speaker

   Straumann Group

   Mar 2015 — Present

   Member of Straumann Speaker ConsortiumTopics: Biologic Regeneration and Implant Maintenance

Education

• Northern Illinois University - College of Health and Human Sciences

  Bachelor of General Studies, College of Health and Human Sciences

  2009 — 2011

• William Rainey Harper College

  Associates of Applied Science, Dental Hygiene

  2000 — 2003

Skills

• Treatment
• Cpr Certified
• Teeth Whitening
• Periodontics
• Infection Control
• Radiography
• Microsoft Office
• Health Promotion
• Restorative Dentistry
• Healthcare
• Certified in Local Anesthesia and Nitrous Oxide
• Local Anesthesia
• Prevention
• Health Education
• Nitrous Oxide
• Cosmetic Dentistry
• Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy
• Public Speaking
• Public Health
• Dentistry
• Coordinating Special Events
• Patient Education
• Clinical Research
• Pediatrics