Current Concepts in Preventive Dentistry
COURSE NUMBER: 334
Credit Hours:
5 Hour(s)
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This course includes current, evidence-based content on preventive dentistry that dental clinicians will utilize during patient assessment. Preventive dentistry is a comprehensive approach that should calibrate the entire dental team in th...
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Overview
This course includes current, evidence-based content on preventive dentistry that dental clinicians will utilize during patient assessment. Preventive dentistry is a comprehensive approach that should calibrate the entire dental team in the individualized care and education of each patient in the dental practice.
It is difficult to believe that preventive dentistry has only been in practice for a little over 50 years in the United States (U.S.). Prior to the 1960s, dentistry did not include routinely scheduled patient care. Although preventive dentistry is common practice in the U.S., currently dental caries affects 1 in 5 children 2-5 years of age. Recent statistics from the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) indicate dental caries in children 2-8 years old was twice as high for Hispanic and non-Hispanic black children compared with non-Hispanic white children. Three in five adolescents 12-19 years of age had experienced dental caries in permanent teeth and 15% had untreated caries. According to the American Dental Association (ADA), only 61% of adults ages 65 and older have visited a dentist in the last year and the American College of Prosthodontists (ACP) report that 1/3 of elderly adults are edentulous. Each year more than 39,500 Americans have been diagnosed with oral and pharyngeal cancers. The American Cancer Society indicates 7,500 people have died from these cancers in 2015. This course includes current data for dental clinicians as they determine patient treatment.
Intended Audience:
Dental Assistants, Dental Hygiene Students, Dental Hygienists, Dental Students, Dentists, Dental Assistant Students
Date Course Online:
Dec 31, 2008
Last Revision Date:
Feb 28, 2016
Course Expiration Date:
Feb 27, 2019
Cost:
Free
Method:
Self-instructional
AGD Subject Code(s):
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, the dental professional should be able to:
- Identify bacteria most often associated with dental caries.
- Understand the caries process and caries prediction theories.
- Explain the general approach of caries risk assessment.
- Determine the cause of each pathology.
- Identify the typical visual cues and clinical significances for each pathology.
- Describe treatment for each pathology.
- Explain the process of plaque formation.
- Discuss manual and powered toothbrushes.
- Describe the various toothbrushing techniques.
- Identify the correct toothbrushing technique for the individual patient.
- Describe the two flossing methods.
- Identify which patients require auxiliary aids.
- Identify multiple sources of fluoride.
- Determine on an individual basis if a patient needs a professional fluoride application.
- Differentiate between pre-eruptive and post-eruptive fluoride.
- Identify the types of professional fluoride and their application.
- Discuss root surface caries treatment options.
- Identify foods that are considered cariogenic.
- Identify foods that are considered to be non-or low-acidogenic.
- Discuss how energy drinks, sports drinks and soda affect the oral cavity.
- Identify the criteria for selecting teeth for sealant placement.
- Identify the types of sealant material.
- List the requirements for successful sealant retention.
- Describe the sealant procedure.
- Identify sports that should use mouthguards.
- Identify which types of jaw fractures are more common.
- Identify which type of crown and root fractures are more common.
- Describe the treatment necessary when an emergency occurs with primary teeth.
- Describe the treatment necessary when an emergency occurs with permanent teeth.
- List the types of soft tissue dental injuries that can occur with sports.
- Identify the types of mouthguards available.
Disclaimers
Participants must always be aware of the hazards of using limited knowledge in integrating new techniques or procedures into their practice. Only sound evidence-based dentistry should be used in patient therapy. Note: Registration is required to take test.
Submission Information
Recognition
Approved PACE Program Provider
THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY
Nationally Approved PACE Program Provider for FAGD/MAGD credit.
Approval does not imply acceptance by any regulatory authority or AGD endorsement.
8/1/2021 to 7/31/2027
Provider ID# 211886
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