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Caries is the most common chronic childhood disease that is completely preventable. Traditional approaches of drill, fill, and oral hygiene instruction are not working. Telling parents, children, and caregivers to cut back on drinking sugared and acidic beverages as well is fermentable carbohydrates and to have better oral hygiene has not helped change the caries epidemic. Even treatment under general anesthesia does not take care of the disease as it results in high recurrent caries rates as well as greater costs both monetarily as well as possible long-term effects for the children. Children are not the only ones affected by caries and potential problems. The elderly, special needs patients, rural communities, cancer patients, nursing home residents, people with diabetes, dry mouth sufferers, and people with little to no resources for seeing a dentist are at higher risk and poor outcomes. One thing that has been shown to change the caries rate is silver diamine fluoride (SDF). Using SDF to arrest the caries infection has been implemented around the world for over 50 years, yet we are still too slow and for some people too late to adapt and implement. Not only can we utilize the combination of silver diamine fluoride and glass ionomer cements together for minimally invasive dental treatments, but now we can use SDF preventively in myriad ways.
Course Content
Course Includes
- 1 Lesson
- Course Certificate
CE credit(s): 2
Course Type: Live Conference
Published Date: July 23, 2022
This continuing education (CE) activity was developed by Endeavor Business Media with no commercial support.
This course was written for dentists, dental hygienists, and dental assistants, from novice to skilled.
Educational methods: This course is a self-instructional journal and web activity.
Provider disclosure: Endeavor Business Media neither has a leadership position nor a commercial interest in any products or services discussed or shared in this educational activity. No manufacturer or third party had any input in the development of the course content.
Requirements for successful completion: To obtain 2 CE credits for this educational activity, you must pay the required fee, review the material, complete the course evaluation, and obtain an exam score of 70% or higher.
CE planner disclosure: Laura Winfield, Endeavor Business Media dental group CE coordinator, neither has a leadership nor commercial interest with the products or services discussed in this educational activity. Ms. Winfield can be reached at lwinfield@endeavorb2b.com.
Educational disclaimer: Completing a single continuing education course does not provide enough information to result in the participant being an expert in the field related to the course topic. It is a combination of many educational courses and clinical experience that allows the participant to develop skills and expertise.
Image authenticity statement: The images in this educational activity have not been altered.
Scientific integrity statement: Information shared in this CE course is developed from clinical research and represents the most current information available from evidence-based dentistry.
Known benefits and limitations of the data: The information presented in this educational activity is derived from the data and information contained in the reference section.
Registration: The cost of this CE course is Free for 2 CE credits.
Cancellation and refund policy: Any participant who is not 100% satisfied with this course can request a full refund by contacting Endeavor Business Media in writing.
Provider information:
Dental Board of California: Provider RP5933. Course registration number CA code: 02-5933-22039. Expires July 22, 2023. “This course meets the Dental Board of California’s requirements for 2 units of continuing education.”
Endeavor Business Media is a nationally approved PACE program provider for FAGD/MAGD credit.
Approval does not imply acceptance by any regulatory authority or AGD endorsement.
11/1/2024 to 10/31/2028.
Provider ID# 320452
AGD code:
Endeavor Business Media is designated as an approved provider by the American Academy of Dental Hygiene, Inc. #AADHEBM (January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2026). Approval does not imply acceptance by a state or provincial Board of Dentistry. Licensee should maintain this document in the event of an audit. AADH code:
Endeavor Business Media is an ADA CERP–recognized provider.
ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of dental continuing education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry.
Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to CERP at ada.org/goto/cerp.
