19DE015 - A Review of Pediatric Dentistry for General Dentists and Their Dental Teams - On-site at MAHEC or via Videoconference
May 9, 2019 Closed Dentistry
Description
This course will examine topics in pediatric dentistry that are important for the general dentist and their auxiliaries.
Topics that will be covered include:
1) Restorative dentistry
2) The "age one" dental visit
3) Pulp therapy for primary teeth
4) Medical immobilization (protective stabilization)
5) Silver diamine fluoride
MAHEC has the ability to provide a videoconference of this event to other satellite locations in the MAHEC region. Please contact the planner of the course to arrange a videoconference. Rosalyn Wasserman
Group Registrations
Registering 2 or more participants with one payment? Please use the PDF Brochure/Registration Form, and send completed paper registrations for the full group to the Registration Team at MAHEC.Target Audience
Dentists, Dental Assistants & Dental Hygienists
Objectives
Upon completion of this lecture and discussion-based educational activity, the participant will be able to:
- Discuss the importance of the "age one" dental visit and its components; why the principles of restorative dentistry are different in primary teeth compared to permanent teeth
- Cite the importance and consequences in the choice of restorative materials in primary teeth; techniques and therapeutic options for pulp therapy in primary teeth
- List the indications for medical immobilization (protective stabilization) along with the requirements of consent and documentation
- Relate the indications, limitations, techniques and safety of silver diamine fluoride
Faculty
- Jenny C. Jackson, DMD, MPH, FAAPD
Brochure / Registration Form
