Upon completion of this course, the dental professional should be able to:
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Describe why tooth wear poses a serious public health issue.
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Discuss the difference between physical and chemical wear on hard dental tissues.
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Identify the factors that cause each of the three types of physical tooth surface loss (tooth wear).
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Discuss the multiple factors that cause chemical tooth surface loss (dental erosion).
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Identify the chemical, biological and behavioral factors that influence dental erosion.
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Be familiar with how to diagnose dental erosion.
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Advise the patient on the diet, behavioral, and medical factors that can reduce dental erosion.
