Caries Management by Risk Assessment: CAMBRA in Dental Practice, 2nd Edition

Course overview

This basic-level course describes the multifactorial nature of caries, the factors that affect caries risk, and the specific risk levels of individuals. The importance of saliva testing and the risks, alternatives, and benefits of using glass ionomers as dental sealants are also discussed. The learner will be introduced to different protocols in order to treat caries using the medical model. The knowledge gained in this course can be employed daily in private practice and will help dental practitioners become better equipped to halt the progression of caries with as little hard tissue damage as possible, thereby benefiting their patients. Because professionals in the modern dental office work as a team, this course is appropriate for dentists, dental hygienists, and dental assistants. By working together and utilizing this new concept of caries management, these professionals can help prevent many instances of dental caries.