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Care & Maintenance of Dental Restorations

COURSE NUMBER: 468

Credit Hours:

1 Hour(s)

This continuing education course will provide an overview of the various types of esthetic restorations and how to properly care for them. The course will also discuss methods for evaluating and maintaining amalgam restorations.


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Overview

This continuing education course will provide an overview of the various types of esthetic restorations and how to properly care for them. The course will also discuss methods for evaluating and maintaining amalgam restorations.


The purpose of the course is to provide clinicians with an update of the current literature on dental restoration maintenance. With the variety of dental materials available, it is important for clinicians to understand how to maintain all types of restorations. The course will address the effects of routine preventive procedures on various restorations as well as methods for maintaining amalgam restorations.

  • Intended Audience:

    Dental Assistants, Dental Hygiene Students, Dental Hygienists, Dental Students, Dentists, Dental Assistant Students

  • Date Course Online:

    Aug 31, 2015

  • Last Revision Date:

    Dec 31, 2000

  • Course Expiration Date:

    Nov 29, 2018

  • Cost:

    Free

  • Method:

    Self-instructional

  • AGD Subject Code(s):

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, the dental professional should be able to:


- Discuss the various types of materials used in esthetic restorations.


- Describe the possible damaging effects of routine preventive procedures and the effect of increased bacterial retention.


- Determine appropriate polishing agents for esthetic restorations.


- Evaluate existing amalgam restorations for contraindications to amalgam polishing procedures.


- Recognize that individual state practice acts for dental auxiliaries to perform finishing and polishing procedures may vary.

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.

Author(s)

Conflict of Interest Disclosure Statement

- The authors report no conflicts of interest associated with this course.

Submission Information

Recognition

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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