TOGETHER WE CAN BUILD HEALTHIER & BRIGHTER SMILES

Dental caries remains a global health problem in children. Dental professionals play a vital role in the management of early childhood caries. Early interception with simple yet effective prevention programs can help. This course will discuss real world strategies to mitigate the burden of early childhood caries.

The purpose of this course is to review proper ergonomic techniques used in the operatory. The course will review neutral and unsafe postures, operator and patient positioning, and equipment choices to practice pain-free.

The topics reviewed in this continuing education course include: normal oral structures; common oral conditions; eruption patterns; dental caries and prevention; nonsurgical caries management options and orofacial trauma. Upon completion of this course the user will better understand appropriate evaluation, treatment, and preventive measures that should be instituted during infancy and continued on a regular basis to maintain optimal oral health.