The course will provide the latest evidence-based information on caries risk assessment and caries management that will aid the practitioner and his/her team in delivering optimal care for all patients in clinical practice. The course will describe the tools to implement “caries management by risk assessment” in the dental office or in an academic environment. Implementation in dental practice provides patients with genuine hope and success in the management of their oral health.
Educational Objectives:
- Understand and know the pathological and protective factors related to caries initiation, progression and prevention clinically.
- Know the type and availability of fluoride products and delivery systems, antibacterial therapy, dietary modification, silver diamine fluoride and minimally invasive restorative methods for caries control.
- Learn how to effectively assess the caries risk of patients.
- Learn the knowledge and skills necessary to manage dental caries, especially in high-risk individuals who keep returning for further restorative work.
Instructor: John D.B. Featherstone MSc, PhD
Dr. Featherstone is Dean Emeritus and Professor Emeritus of the School of Dentistry at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). His research over the past 47 years has covered several aspects of cariology leading to practical management of dental caries. He spearheaded the development of CAMBRA® (caries management by risk assessment) at UCSF and is currently helping implement caries management by risk assessment in several venues across the world. He has published over 300 papers and book chapters and has won numerous awards.
CDE Coursework Units: 2
Tuition: $69 (Due to the Joint Providership of this program with ACDE, UCSF Faculty and Staff discounts are not available.)
Cancellation/Refunds:
Tuition refund, less a $25 cancellation fee, will be issued only for cancellations received in writing at least 3 business days prior to the start date of the course. No refunds will be issued for late cancellations or no-shows. We reserve the right to cancel any course due to circumstances beyond our control; under those circumstances we will refund all course fee payments. Please be aware that UCSF School of Dentistry CDE is not responsible for reimbursement of nonrefundable airline tickets or any other travel expenses in the event that a course is canceled.
ACDE Joint Providership
This continuing education activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the standards of the ADA Continuing Education Recognition Program (ADA CERP) through joint efforts between University of Kentucky College of Dentistry and the Association for Dental Education (ACDE).