Course Description
This course will equip practitioners with the latest evidence-based protocols in caries management. When should you open a caries lesion, and when should you not? Do radiographs alone dictate the treatment of your patient? Cavitation is the most important factor when deciding to enter a lesion. Treatment of shadows under the enamel surface will also be discussed.
The International Caries Detection and Assessment System (ICDAS) is not as well known in North America as it is all over the rest of the world. This system is very helpful in diagnosing caries lesions, and helping dentists decide how to treat a lesion, by category and tooth surface. Examples of lesions will be shown, to bring you up to speed.
Deep caries lesions will be addressed in detail. There is a growing body of evidence that aggressive caries removal should be avoided. Maintaining a healthy pulp can avoid a lot of problems down the road. Differentiating between the necrotic layer of the caries lesion and the vital, healthy layer of the lesion will be discussed. Root caries and sandwich restorations will be included. Repairing failing restorations, as opposed to removing the entire restoration, will be explored, including step-by-step guidelines.
The caries process will be explored, and preventive measures will be discussed. Caries Risk Assessment will be addressed, using many actual cases. Confounding factors will be illustrated. Preventive measures, including plaque removal, fluoride, silver diamine fluoride, sugar alternatives, sealant materials, and non-invasive remineralization options will all be discussed. Engaging your patients in diet analysis will also be highlighted.
This fast-paced, entertaining course will send you back to your practice with a new kick in your step!
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• Become familiar with the International Caries Detection and Assessment System (ICDAS), and use it to decide when to enter a caries lesion.
• Understand the two different layers of the caries lesion, and how to handle them without causing trauma to the dental pulp.
• Use glass ionomer materials as liners, in sandwich restorations, and as a restoration all by itself.
• Learn and implement caries risk assessment with all dentate patients and design a caries prevention plan for each individual patient.
• Develop customized prevention plans – fluoride varnishes, toothpastes, rinses, silver diamine fluoride, sugar-substituted food products, remineralization products, and pit-and-fissure sealants.
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Please arrive within 30 minutes before the course start time to sign in.
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Cancellations made more than 10 calendar days before the course start date will receive a full refund. No refunds will be issued for cancellations made within 10 calendar days of the course start date.
Refunds will not be issued for registrants who do not attend, regardless of reason for absence.
Registrations cannot be transferred to another individual.
To cancel your registration, please follow the link and instructions provided in the registration confirmation email. If you are eligible for a refund, the refund will be processed automatically upon cancellation. Please allow 3-5 business days for the transaction to be completed.
Continuing Dental Education (University of Toronto) reserves the right to cancel courses due to insufficient registrations, instructor cancellation, or unforeseen circumstances beyond our control. In the event of course cancellation, a full refund will be issued, and registrants will be notified promptly. We are not liable for any associated losses, damages, or expenses, including travel and accommodations.
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After completing this course, a certificate of completion that indicates the number of Continuing Education (CE) points earned will be sent to you within 7-10 days by email.
Speaker
Dr. John Maggio has a private practice and teaches at SUNY Buffalo School of Dental Medicine. He directs the third year cariology and direct restorations courses. Dr. Maggio has developed protocols for caries management and operative dentistry in the school’s dental clinics. Dr. Maggio is a member of the CAMBRA Coalition and the American Academy of Cariology. He reviews articles for submission to the Journal of the American Dental Association and teaches fast-paced, evidence-based CE courses.