COURSE OVERVIEW
Untreated caries is the most prevalent condition worldwide, affecting 2.4 billion people. New treatment philosophies emphasize prevention, early detection, accurate staging of the disease, and implementing an individualized treatment plan for the patient. This lecture explains the principles of minimally invasive dentistry (MID) and how to incorporate these techniques into your clinical practice with a special emphasis on the use of sealants and high-concentration toothpaste.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
After completing this webinar, participants will be able to:
- Define minimally invasive dentistry (MID).
- Recognize how MID is impacting dentistry today.
- Identify how arresting carious lesions and preserving biological assets impact patient care.
- Describe arresting techniques known to date and the evidence behind them.
- Identify how to put MID into practice, utilizing sealants and high-fluoride toothpastes.
COURSE SPEAKER
Dr. Carrera received her DDS in 2003 from the University of Talca, Chile. Upon completion of her dental training she became a faculty member at the University of Talca. In 2008 she completed her specialty in oral rehabilitation. As a faculty member, (2003 to 2011), she coordinated and instructed several dental courses and drove initiatives to improve education. Dr. Carrera also maintained a local dental practice with a focus on high caries risk patients and complex clinical cases. In 2016 she obtained her PhD in oral biology from the University of Minnesota. Her research focused on secondary caries and the impact of oral biofilms on restoration failure as well as the development of oral biofilm models, mechanical testing, and microcomputer tomography characterization for diverse applications, such as tooth mineral content analysis and dental restoration leakage studies.
Dr. Carrera has over 20 publications including peer-reviewed articles, conference papers, and book chapters, together with numerous scientific presentations and lectures. She is an active member of the International Association of Dental Research and the American Academy of Cariology. She currently works at 3M Oral Care as a senior research specialist where she is a product developer of new dental products.
TARGET AUDIENCE
This course is intended for Dental Assistant, Hygienist, Dentist, and Office Manager from novice to advanced.
EDUCATIONAL METHOD
Self Instructional Online CE Course
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SCIENTIFIC INTEGRITY STATEMENT
Information shared in this continuing education activity is developed from clinical research and represents the most current information available from evidence-based dentistry.
KNOWN BENEFITS AND LIMITATIONS
Information in this continuing education activity is derived from data and information obtained from the reference section.
DISCLOSURE
This free Dental Learning presentation is made possible through the continued support of . Dr. Carola Carrera is a consultant and/or speaker for the following companies and/or organizations: Dental Learning, . Dr. Carola Carrera may receive an honorarium as compensation from the CE Supporter of this presentation and/or from Dental Learning for the time involved in preparing and delivering this online presentation.
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