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Dentin Hypersensitivity - Etiology, Prevalence and Treatment Modalities

Tracking # 20-913301

$20.00

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Method Computer-Based Training

What you'll learn

At the conclusion of this course, participants will be able to:

  1. Discuss the prevalence and common contributing factors of dentin hypersensitivity.
  2. Explain Pathophysiology and the hydrodynamic theory as the cause for dentin sensitivity.
  3. Discuss the clinical presentation, examination and testing for differentiating dentin hypersensitivity from other causes of hypersensitivity.
  4. Discuss common diagnostic tools.
  5. List common ingredients used in at-home and in-office desensitizing products.
  6. Discuss the mode of action of common ingredients.
  7. Discuss the clinical evidence behind common treatment approaches including in-office treatments.

Course overview

Dentin hypersensitivity is a common clinical condition that is frequently encountered yet it is often under-reported by patients, or misdiagnosed by clinicians. This course will address the etiology, prevalence and diagnosis of dentinal hypersensitivity as well as review clinical evidence behind common treatments.

Subject areas

This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.

Alabama Board of Dental Examiners

Dental Hygienist

2h Related to the Practice of Dental Hygiene

Dentist

2h Related to the Practice of Dentistry

Florida Board of Dentistry

Dental Hygienist

2h General

Dental Temporary Certificate

2h General

Dentist

2h General

Health Access Dentist

2h General

Florida Office of Dental Laboratories

Dental Labs

2h General

Georgia Board of Dentistry

Dental Hygienist

2h Clinical/Scientific courses in the actual delivery of dental services

Dentist

2h Clinical (pertaining to the actual delivery of dental services to patients)

Volunteer Dentist

2h Clinical (pertaining to the actual delivery of dental services to patients)

Kentucky Board of Dentistry

Dental Hygienist

2h Continuing Dental Education

Dentist

2h Continuing Dental Education

Louisiana Board of Dentistry

Dental Hygienist

2h Clinical (pertaining to the actual delivery of dental hygiene services to patients)

Dentist

2h Clinical (pertaining to the actual delivery of dental services to patients)

Michigan Board of Dentistry

Dental Assistant

2h Directly Related to Clinical Issues

Dental Hygienist

2h Registered Dental Hygienist Functions

Dental Therapist

2h Directly Related to Clinical Issues

Dentist

2h Oral Pathology

Minnesota Board of Dentistry

Dental Assistant

2h Clinical Subjects

Dental Hygienist

2h Clinical Subjects

Dental Therapist

2h Clinical Subjects

Dentist

2h Clinical Subjects

Full Faculty Dentist

2h Clinical Subjects

Specialty Dentist

2h Clinical Subjects

Mississippi State Board of Dental Examiners

Dental - General

2h General

Dental - Specialty

2h General

Dental Hygienist

2h General

Dentist - Provisional

2h General

Hygienist - Provisional

2h General

Missouri Dental Board

Dental Assistant

2h Directly Related to Treatment, Health, and Safety

Dental Hygienist

2h Directly Related to Treatment, Health, and Safety

Dental Specialist

2h Directly Related to Treatment, Health, and Safety

Dentist

2h Directly Related to Treatment, Health, and Safety

New Hampshire Board of Dental Examiners

Dental Hygienist

2h Clinical Dental Care

Dentist

2h Clinical Dental Care

Ohio State Dental Board

Dental Hygienist

2h Clinical Dental Practice Education

Dentist

2h Clinical Dental Practice Education

Volunteer Certificate

2h Clinical Dental Practice Education

Oklahoma Board of Dentistry

Dental Assistant

2h General CE

Dental Hygienist

2h General CE

Dentist

2h General CE

Oral Maxillofacial Surgery Assistant

2h General CE

South Carolina Board of Dentistry

Dental Hygienist

2h clinical and technical subjects

Dental Instructor

2h clinical and technical subjects

Dental Specialist

2h clinical and technical subjects

Dental Technician

2h clinical and technical subjects

General Dentist

2h clinical and technical subjects

Hygienist Instructor

2h clinical and technical subjects

Orthodontic Technician

2h clinical and technical subjects

Volunteer Dentists

2h clinical and technical subjects

Volunteer Hygienists

2h clinical and technical subjects

Tennessee Board of Dentistry

Dental Assistant

2h Dental Assistant Continuing Education

Dental Hygienist

2h Dental Hygienist Continuing Education

Dentist

2h Dentist Continuing Education

Virginia Board of Dentistry

Dental Hygienist

2h General

Dentist

2h General

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Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this course, participants will be able to:

  1. Discuss the prevalence and common contributing factors of dentin hypersensitivity.
  2. Explain pathophysiology and hydrodynamic theory as the cause of dentin sensitivity.
  3. Discuss the clinical presentation, examination, and testing for differentiating dentin hypersensitivity from other causes of hypersensitivity. 
  4. Discuss common diagnostic tools.
  5. List common ingredients used in desensitizing products at home and in the office.
  6. Discuss the mode of action of common ingredients.
  7. Discuss the clinical evidence behind common treatment approaches, including in-office treatments.

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