According to the Centers for Disease Control, early childhood caries (ECC) is on the increase in the United States. The reason for this increase is complex with many contributing factors.
One of our challenges every day in our practices is trying to determine which infant and toddler is at the highest risk of developing early childhood caries. When that determination is made; as pediatric dentists, how can we intervene?
Eight expert colleagues will discuss the latest scientific findings and applications for clinical practice that will illustrate how you should practice using an evidence-based approach.
This fact-filled and stimulating two-day course provides important information which practitioners can take back to the office and begin using immediately.
At the conclusion of the symposium, participants will be able to:
· Understand the significance, prevalence and morbidity of ECC
· Articulate the effects of diet and oral hygiene on improving or exacerbated ECC
· Explain what a Dental Home means and discuss the importance of a Dental Home
· Describe the difference in fluoride regimens for infants and toddlers
· Employ a caries risk assessment protocol in daily clinical practice
· Describe effective caries prevention and management therapeutics and protocols
· Articulate effective communication methods that can be employed in practice
· Learn valuable practice management tips that will enable the effective establishment of an infant and toddler friendly practice
