Course Description:

Clinical practice today uses scientifically sound evidence-based approaches. There have been dramatic changes in caries management paradigm by better preventing and treating caries as a disease. This presentation will provide an overview of recent changes in current caries management strategies supported by ADA Clinical Practice Guidelines.  A brief review of caries risk assessment, along with the utilization of chemical treatments for caries disease at the patient level and minimally invasive dentistry (MID) at the tooth level will be presented, including new tools, such as the ADA Caries Classification System (ADA CCS), selective caries removal, and chemical approaches like silver diamine fluoride (SDF) and glass ionomer cement (GIC). Clinical cases will be presented to illustrate these concepts. The presentation provides an excellent update relevant to clinical applications for the dentist, dental therapist, hygienist, assistant, and front office.

Educational Objectives:

You will be able to:

1. Perform a caries risk assessment and present science-based treatment options
2. Classify caries lesions using the ADA CCS
3. Use operative treatment only when necessary, using selective caries removal, GIC, and SDF to treat chemically at the tooth level

 

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