Care & Maintenance of Dental Restorations
COURSE NUMBER: 468
Credit Hours:
1 Hour(s)
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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 purpo...
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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.
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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