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FREE — Live CE Class
6:00-7:00 p.m. CST
Tuesday, April 29, 2025

Bright Futures: Innovative Approaches to Pediatric Caries Management

Program Overview
This course is designed to equip dental professionals with information to support the management of patients at risk for caries. This course emphasizes the ADPIE (Assess, Diagnose, Plan, Implement, Evaluate) process of care, with a focus on Assessment, Diagnosis, and Planning. Participants will explore the latest early dental caries interventions and analyze the advantages and disadvantages of various treatment options. Attendees will gain a comprehensive understanding of early caries management strategies to foster optimal oral health outcomes for adults and children.

By the end of this course, participants will be well-equipped to assess, diagnose, and plan effective management strategies for dental caries, laying a solid foundation for the second part of the series, which will delve into Implementation and Evaluation.

Credits: 1
AGD Code: 490
Length: 60 min
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CE CLASS REGISTRATION

Bright Futures: Innovative Approaches to Pediatric Caries Management

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We will always keep your information safe. This is a live event via computer, tablet or mobile device. You must have a viable internet connection in order to join. After you register, you will receive a link to access the live course.

 

Your Presenter
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Emma Spencer, RDH
About Your Presenter

Emma Spencer, RDH has been in the dental field since 2006 beginning as an RDA in her home state of Alaska. She graduated from dental hygiene school in 2016 in Texas, and has had the privilege of working in many different types of clinics over the years including public health, large group practices, and small private practices.

She has also worked as an instructor for future RDAs, and is currently a clinical educator for Young Innovations. In hygiene school Emma remembers struggling with the concept of sharpening, and how daunting the task was. Never one to turn down an opportunity to share knowledge and teach others, Emma is excited to bring you this refresher course on sharpening.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

  • Define and explain the steps of the ADPIE process.
  • Identify the risk factors and indicators for dental caries in adults and children.
  • Differentiate between various stages of dental caries.
  • Evaluate the pros and cons of various early caries treatment options, including fluoride therapies, sealants, and minimally invasive restorative techniques.
  • Explore contemporary approaches to caries management, including non-invasive and minimally invasive techniques.

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AGD PACE PROVIDER

YOUNG INNOVATIONS INC. is designated as an approved PACE program provider by the Academy of General Dentistry. The formal continuing education programs of this program provider are accepted by AGD for fellowship, mastership and membership maintenance credit. Approval does not imply acceptance by a state or provincial board of dentistry or AGD endorsement.

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