White Spot, What Now? An Update on Incipient Caries Treatments

Credit Details
This electronically delivered self-instructional program is designated for 2.75 hours of ADA CERP and AGD PACE CE credit by Farran Media. AGD Code: 010.

The fee to view this course is $36. This cost includes the fee to take the exam and claim your CE credits.

Synopsis:
Don't just watch non-cavitated lesions; arrest and remineralize them! Help your patients delay or avoid entering the restorative dentistry death cycle with noninvasive caries treatments. This course will review early interventions and nonsurgical options for managing incipient caries lesions. Participants will learn about various techniques including topical fluorides, silver diamine fluoride, icon resin infiltration, and other remineralization agents like MI Paste and Curodont. Learn how offering minimal interventions can help attract new patients and improve patient satisfaction and retention.

Educational Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, you should be able to:

• Learn strategies and options for noninvasive caries treatments.
• Review the clinical evidence for topical fluorides, MI Paste, silver diamine fluoride, icon resin infiltration and Curodont.
• Discuss case selection and treatment planning.
• Describe the proper application technique for various non-surgical caries treatments.

Description of Speaker:
Dr. Jeanette MacLean is a diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry and a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, the American College of Dentists and the Pierre Fauchard Academy. MacLean is a member of Dentaltown’s editorial advisory board, an international speaker and an owner of Affiliated Children’s Dental Specialists in Glendale, Arizona.

Disclosure:
Within 12 months of the time of release of this course, the speaker has received honoraria from Elevate Oral Care, NuSmile, Proctor&Gamble, DMG, Dryshield, Young Specialities, Garrison, and vVardis.

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Licensure:
Continuing education credits issued for completion of online CE courses may not apply toward license renewal in all licensing jurisdictions. It is the responsibility of each registrant to verify the CE requirements of his/her licensing or regulatory agency.

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Refund Policy
There are no refunds for Online CE courses. Please contact technical support if you run into technical difficulty.

CE Contact
For any questions, please contact Nareg Apelian, DMD, Director of Continuing Education at nareg@farranmedia.com