This course features a new comprehensive Update in Pediatric Dentistry. For example, attendees will learn the current concepts in the causes and dental implications of the alarming increase in pediatric asthma, ADHD, and autism. Two new topics that have been added to this updates lecture are new psychological insights and research on Behavior Guidance and MIH, molar incisal hypomineralization. Participants will learn the latest concepts in caries formation and prevention which will include GIC sealants, SDF, as well as how to perform a CAMBRA, caries risk assessment. The topic of Pulp Therapy will include pulpotomies, Direct and Indirect pulp caps and the use of Tricalcium Silicates, e.g., Biodentine. The topic of Restorative Dentistry will include new designs in tooth preparation such as the slot prep and the Hall Technique and when to use bulk fill or packable composites vs. GIC. Participating clinicians will be able to use these treatment modalities in everyday clinical practice.

Learning Goals for the attendees:

• Learn the latest in prevention techniques
• Learn the newest techniques in Pulp Therapy in primary and permanent teeth
• Understand how and when to incorporate SDF into your treatment plan
• Understanding the psychology of your pediatric patients for safe and effective care
• Learn what MIH is and how to treat it

Objectives covered for the participants at the conclusion of this course :

• The latest in Caries Formation and how to do a Caries Risk Assessment
• How using Xylitol, MI Paste, Chlorhexidine, sealants, and Silver Diamine Fluoride are effective preventive measures
• Techniques using Biodentine, and the new Tricalcium silicates for pulp therapy in primary and permanent teeth
• The latest techniques, indications, and materials used in direct and indirect pulp capping in primary and permanent teeth
• Indications and when to use Glass Ionomer Cements as a restorative material in Primary teeth
•Updates in pediatric medicine including the dental implications for the increase in Autism and ADHD- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
• The latest Psychology studies and techniques for effective behavior management
• Molar incisal hypomineralization; etiology, diagnosis and treatment modalities


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