LONDON, Ontario, Canada: Implants—whether in the jaw or the hip—are a vital part of restoring function and quality of life for millions of patients. Despite differences in their applications, orthopaedic and dental implants share similarities in terms of materials, performance expectations and the types of failures clinicians encounter. Yet, research and clinical practice in these two fields have remained largely siloed. A new interdisciplinary initiative led by Western University in Canada is challenging this divide by bringing together experts in dentistry, orthopaedics, biomaterials and corrosion science. Their shared goal is to better understand why implants fail—and to use those insights to improve implant longevity and performance as well as patient outcomes across both disciplines.