Dental caries: New concepts in diagnosis and management (PO280111)

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SubjectOther
DescriptionThis course is designed to provide information and provoke discussion on new preventive concepts in caries assessment and risk management. The day will cover the following:
Additional information• Scientific basis of the aetiology and progression of dental caries
• Impact of diet, fluoride and toothpaste on the progression of caries
• Importance of dietary management in relation to medical conditions and caries
• Diagnosis and management of fissure, root, approximal and secondary caries
• Alternative methods for cavity preparation and caries removal
• Best materials for the restoration of teeth with caries

Mr Michael Thomas is a Specialist in Prosthodontics and is Clinical Director at the multi-disciplinary Wessex Dental Specialist Centre in Fareham, Hampshire. He is also a Specialist Clinical Tutor in the dental undergraduate programme at King’s College London Dental Institute at Guy’s, King’s College and St Thomas Hospital.

This course will enable delegates to take away specific practical advice that will assist them to successfully manage patients in their care.

This course is primarily intended for General Dental Practitioners and Dental Therapists but may also interest Dental Hygienists and Dental Nurses.
VenueDental Academy, Portsmouth  View details
Date & timeFriday 28 January 2011, 09:00 to 16:30
LecturerMigration  View details
Target audience

Recommended to all

Development outcomeNo development outcome
Course styleLecture
Core topicNo core topic
CPD hours6:00
Cost£23.00
Aims
  1. Gain an understanding of the nature, prevention and treatment of dental caries
  2. Be able to utilise alternative methods for cavity preparation and caries removal
  3. Be aware of the common risk variables for caries in medically compromised, older and/or socially deprived people
  4. Be able to select the best materials for the restoration of teeth with caries