Additional Audience(s): Hygienist, EFDA/Dental Assistant, Front Office, Lab Tech
Sometimes it seems as though our patients don’t grasp the basic concept of home care. Other times our patients with impeccable hygiene develop rampant decay and we feel helpless because we can’t figure out what’s going on. The mouth is a remarkable environment that is moderated by salivary chemistry, microorganisms, and dietary habits, all of which can be improved with a newfound appreciation for behavior change.
Learning Objectives:
Identify the patients who are most prone to disease before it develops.
Quickly select the most powerful therapies for individual patients.
Integrate caries risk assessment in practice without filling out forms.
Stop “watching” lesions and see them remineralize.