Dental Caries: A Simplified Treatment Model
V. Kim Kutsch, DMD
Dental caries is a complex biofilm mediated disease, significantly influenced by pH and results in net mineral loss from the teeth. Current research indicates there are multiple known risk factors for the disease, including genetic factors. Caries management by risk assessment is considered best practice in the prevention and treatment of dental caries disease and represents a medical model approach. Unfortunately, early attempts at caries management were complicated, confusing and not easily implemented in daily practice. This program will review current scientific literature on caries management and present a simplified approach that is both efficient and effective in clinical practice. Learning Objectives: • Upon completion, participants will be able to discuss the current dental caries biofilm disease model • Upon completion, participants will be able to describe different caries management strategies, including coaching language • Upon completion, participants will understand how to implement a simple caries management system
Course Code:
F003FL
Room: Time:
205B – North Building 10:00 am – 12:30 pm
Type:
Lecture
Audience:
Dentist; Dental Hygienist; Dental Assistant; Office Personnel
RCDSO QA Program: Category 2 (3 CE Credits) Fee + HST: Ticketed Free
Dr. V. Kim Kutsch completed his DMD at the University of Oregon School of Dentistry in 1979. With an expertise in dental caries, he teaches dental teams how to successfully manage the disease using the or caries management by risk assessment (CAMBRA) philosophy. He acts as Scientific Adviser for Dental Caries at the Kois Center and reviews for multiple journals, including The Journal of the American Dental Association. Dr. Kutsch maintains a private practice in Albany, Ore., and acts as CEO of Dental Alliance Holdings.
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