Course Description:

Explore the latest advancements in paint-on technologies that are transforming the landscape of minimally invasive dentistry. These innovative solutions for preventing, detecting, and managing dental caries, provide alternatives to traditional restorative methods. Cutting-edge materials, such as optical caries detection aids, povidone iodine, silver diamine fluoride (SDF), and chemomechanical caries removal (CMRC), offer unique advantages in managing early dental caries and preserving tooth structure while minimizing discomfort and intervention. Participants will gain a practical insight of how these products work, when to use them, and how they can be integrated into daily dental practice to enhance patient outcomes and clinical efficiency.

Course Objectives:

1. Explain the concept of minimally invasive dentistry and how paint-on technologies fit within this paradigm for caries detection, prevention and management.
2. Understand the mechanism of action for each paint-on technology and its role in remineralization, caries arrest, and prevention.
3. Learn proper application techniques for each technology, focusing on safe and effective clinical protocols.
4. Evaluate the evidence-based benefits and limitations of each technology in the context of patient care, treatment outcomes, and cost-effectiveness.
5. Integrate paint-on technologies into clinical practice, enhancing minimally invasive approaches for early caries management, prevention, and patient education.

Speaker Bio:

Dr. Doug Young

“Dr. Young is a renowned expert in minimally invasive dentistry and cariology, currently serving as Professor
Emeritus at the University of the Pacific. He currently engaged in partnering with organizations interested in
clinically implementing caries risk management strategies and minimally invasive dentistry, especially in
underserved populations. As a co-founder of influential organizations like the CAMBRA Coalition, ADEA
Cariology Section, and American Academy of Cariology, Dr. Young has significantly shaped the field of
dentistry.
His contributions extend to the ADA, where he served on the Council of Scientific Affairs (2012-2016) and
currently acts as a cariology consultant and member of the EBD Leaders network. He has co-authored several
seminal ADA papers including Clinical Practice Guidelines on caries management.
Dr. Young’s international presence is evident through his global presentations, publications, and research on
minimal invasive dentistry, silver fluoride, glass ionomer, and Caries Management by Risk Assessment. His
work continues to drive progress and innovation in modern dental care.”

Earn 1.5 continuing dental education credits with this course