Additional Audience(s): Hygienist, EFDA/Dental Assistant, Front Office
I will present the mechanism of Fluoride in caries prevention and arrest, and the properties of individual products as well as how to combine different modalities to achieve the best possible preventive results based on the individual risk of the patient. A team approach is always the best way to reach patients to explain, remind, and reinforce use and compliance, therefore, the whole team is welcome
Learning Objectives:
Review the mechanism of fluorides in caries prevention.
Categorize commercially available products for use in different ages, and learn how to optimize use of those products.
Understand the differences between products and evaluate total fluoride exposure.
Choose fluoride combinations that are appropriate based on risk and age.