Caries Risk Assessment: Prevention is Better Than a Cure
Thursday, January 30, 2025
1:30 – 2:30 pm
Course Code:
378TL
Cost:
$35.00
Credits:
1
CE Hour
In this course, caries risk assessment will be reviewed, highlighting the importance of developing a personalized treatment plan. The principles of evaluating the tools of current emerging caried detection, assessment, and diagnostic methods as applied to caries and other dental hard tissue disorders will be presented. In addition, caries risk factors, risk indicators and protective factors will be discussed to address best treatment approach and ultimately educate patient. The whole dental team (dentist, dental assistant, hygienist) can take advantage of this review as caries continue to be the most common dental disease. Prevention is better than cure!
Speakers
Learning Objectives:
- Recognize the risks and educate the patients
- Develop a comprehensive treatment plan
- Determine the caries risk of the patient
- Compare the tools of current and emerging caries detection, assessment, and diagnosis
- Review risk factors, risk indicators and protective factors with risk assessment
Please note: $35 Non Member Fee
NO CHARGE for MDS Members- Registration Required.
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