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DD0004: Caries Stabilization

 
Date: 10/01/2016 - 9/30/2017
Course Status: Completed
Facility: Online
Location: Online
Director: Timothy Ricks
Level: Basic
Audience: Dentists, Hygienists
Quota: 0 - 1000 students
Tuition: $0.00
Hours: 2.00 (Total CDE); 2.00 (AGD - 258)
Joint Sponsorship: No
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Summary:

Caries stabilization can increase treatment options for babies and young children. Caries stabilization involves using fluoride-releasing glass ionomer for interim therapeutic restorations [ITRs], resin and glass ionomer sealants to protect pit and fissures on primary molars, fluoride varnish, and twice daily use of fluoride toothpaste at home.

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Course developed: February, 2010.

Learning Objectives:

A the end of this course, participants will be able to explain:

  • Indications for interim therapeutic restorations [ITRs], and glass ionomer sealants
  • Appropriate technique for placing ITRs and GI sealants
  • Variables that influence the success of ITRs and GI sealants
  • Behavioral management tips when working with young children
  • Oral health messages for parents and caregivers of young children
  • Strategies for follow-up and coding

  • Speaker / Presenter:

    John Zimmer — Pediatric Dentist : For follow-up questions, please contact the speaker at john.zimmer2@ihs.gov.

    Robert Sewell — Employment System - CC Entry Date - 10/1994 For follow-up questions, please contact the speaker at robert.sewell@ihs.gov.

    Disclosure Policy:

    It is the policy of the Indian Health Service, Division of Oral Health, that faculty/planners disclose any financial or other relationships with commercial companies whose products may be discussed in the educational activity. The Indian Health Service, Division of Oral Health, also requires that faculty disclose any unlabeled or investigative use of pharmaceutical products and medical devices. Images that have been falsified or manipulated to misrepresent treatment outcomes are prohibited.

    None of the faculty/planners for this activity has a conflict of interest, and there is no use of unlabeled or investigative pharmaceutical products or medical devices. No images have been falsified or manipulated to misrepresent treatment outcomes.The educational objectives, content, and selection of educational methods and instructors are conducted independent of any commercial entity.

    Accreditation:
    The IHS Division of Oral Health is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider

    The IHS Division of Oral Health is an accredited sponsor of continuing education under the American Dental Association Continuing Education Recognition Program (CERP). ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the IHS at IHS CDE Coordinator or to the Commission for Continuing Education Provider Recognition at CCEPR.ada.org

    Prerequisites:

    None



       Hardware/Software Requirements:


    WindowsMacintosh
    Intel Pentium II 450MHz or faster processor [or equivalent]PowerPC G3 500MHz or faster processor
    128MB of RAM128MB of RAM

    Operating systems and browsers
    Flash Player 8 is supported on the following operating systems and browsers:

    Windows
    PlatformBrowser
    Microsoft Windows 98Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5, Firefox 1.x, Mozilla 1.x, Netscape 7.x or later, AOL 9, Opera 7.11 or later
    Windows MeMicrosoft Internet Explorer 5.5, Firefox 1.x, Mozilla 1.x, Netscape 7.x or later, AOL 9, Opera 7.11 or later
    Windows 2000Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5, Firefox 1.x, Mozilla 1.x, Netscape 7.x or later, AOL 9, Opera 7.11 or later
    Windows XPMicrosoft Internet Explorer 5.5, Firefox 1.x, Mozilla 1.x, Netscape 7.x or later, AOL 9, Opera 7.11 or later
    Windows Server 2003Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5, Firefox 1.x, Mozilla 1.x, Netscape 7.x or later, AOL 9, Opera 7.11 or later

    Macintosh
    PlatformBrowser
    Mac OS X v.10.1.x, 10.2.x, 10.3.x, or 10.4.xInternet Explorer 5.2, Firefox 1.x, Mozilla 1.x, Netscape 7.x or later, AOL for Mac OS X, Opera 6, Safari 1.x or later



    Audio:

    This course may contain an audio portion or soundtrack. Please turn on your speakers or use headphones.

    Tuition Payment Information:

    Tuition Policy:

    Tuition must be paid in full 8 weeks prior to the start date of any course. Request for refunds must be received in writing at least two weeks before the course begins. For each refund request, there will be an administrative charge of $100. No refunds will be made to registrants who fail to attend a course. If IHS CDE program cancels a course, then 100% of the tuition will be refunded.