Caries Process, Prevention, and Management: Epidemiology
Tracking # 20-1300514
Free
Course overview
This is part 1 of a 10-part series entitled Caries Process, Prevention, and Management. Oral epidemiology is a branch of public health that focuses on the distribution and impact of oral diseases within populations. This course emphasizes the practical relevance of epidemiology in clinical practice, providing insights into the prevalence, incidence, and trends of dental caries in the United States. The course introduces the DMF index (Decayed, Missing, and Filled teeth), a key measure in dental epidemiology. You will learn about the variations and limitations of the DMF index, as well as how to accurately calculate DMF scores to assess oral health outcomes.
Subject areas
This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.
Alabama Board of Dental Examiners
Dental Hygienist
Dentist
Florida Board of Dentistry
Dental Hygienist
Dentist
Kentucky Board of Dentistry
Dental Hygienist
Dentist
Louisiana Board of Dentistry
Dental Hygienist
Dentist
Michigan Board of Dentistry
Dental Assistant
Dental Hygienist
Dental Therapist
Dentist
New Hampshire Board of Dental Examiners
Dental Hygienist
Dentist
Ohio State Dental Board
Dental Hygienist
Dentist
Oklahoma Board of Dentistry
Dental Assistant
Dental Hygienist
Dentist
South Carolina Board of Dentistry
Dental Hygienist
General Dentist
Tennessee Board of Dentistry
Dental Assistant
Dental Hygienist
Dentist
Virginia Board of Dentistry
Dental Hygienist
Dentist
Disclosure statements
- P&G is providing these resource materials to dental professionals. We do not own this content nor are we responsible for any material herein.
- Participants must always be aware of the hazards of using limited knowledge in integrating new techniques or procedures into their practice. Only sound evidence-based dentistry should be used in patient therapy.
- Dr. Noureldin reports no conflicts of interest associated with this course. She has no relevant financial relationships to disclose.