Advancing Oral Health through Active Prevention

Course overview

How many times have we heard this question from our patients? Dental caries are preventable, yet it continues to be the most common chronic problem with todays dental patients. Management of the caries-prone patient requires a multifaceted approach caries risk assessment, in office care, patient education, and at-home regimens. Fluoride therapies are the most scientifically proven and accepted treatment for caries but often under-utilized therapy in dental practices. This program will provide the participant with a review of in-office and at-home fluoride therapies in the management of patients who are at risk for caries development and how implementing effective caries treatment protocols such as dispensing fluoride in your practice will garner better patient compliance and treatment outcomes.