HANDS-ON: THE JOURNEY IN CHILDHOOD CARIES MANAGEMENT: FROM CHALLENGES TO SUCCESS + NuSmile
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This comprehensive course delves into modern strategies for managing childhood caries, blending evidence-based knowledge with hands-on training. Participants will explore topics such as accurate diagnosis and treatment planning, the use of bioactive materials including Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF), SMART restorations, and injectable composites. Advanced restorative techniques include rotary systems in pediatric endodontics, Lesion Sterilization and Tissue Repair (LSTR), and intra-canal post techniques for severely compromised teeth. The course also incorporates an analysis of clinical successes and failures, using real-world scenarios to enhance decision-making and problem-solving skills. Hands-on training will allow participants to practice and refine techniques, ensuring confidence and precision in managing both routine and complex cases. This program is ideal for dental professionals seeking to deliver eLective, child-friendly care that combines innovation with practical outcomes.
At the end of the course, the attendees will be able to:
- Diagnose and assess carious lesions effectively using clinical and radiographic tools, guiding appropriate treatment decisions ranging from preventive to advanced restorative options.
- Apply minimally invasive techniques such as Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF), SMART restorations, and Interim Therapeutic Restorations (ITR) to preserve tooth structure and maintain pulp vitality.
- Utilize bioactive restorative materials like Glass Ionomer, SMART restorations, and injectable composites to restore function and aesthetics in primary teeth.
- Perform advanced endodontic procedures, including the use of rotary systems and Lesion Sterilization and Tissue Repair (LSTR) techniques, to manage severely decayed or abscessed primary teeth.
- Stabilize and restore severely compromised teeth using intra-canal post techniques, ensuring durability and functionality in primary anterior teeth.
- Analyze clinical successes and failures through clinical scenarios, enhancing critical thinking and problem-solving skills for complex pediatric cases.
This extensive 8-hour hands-on workshop offers participants the unique opportunity to master a multitude of efficient techniques, ranging from basic to advanced procedures. By addressing both simple and complex cases, the workshop ensures that attendees leave with a solid, practical foundation to manage the full spectrum of pediatric dental challenges with confidence and precision.
Workshop Topics:
The workshop will be a hands-on, interactive session covering both minimally invasive and advanced restorative approaches for childhood caries management. The key topics include:
1. Diagnosis & Treatment Planning
- Diagnosis and risk assessment
- Radiographic interpretation for caries severity
- Decision-making in minimally invasive vs. advanced treatment
2. Minimally Invasive Caries Management
- Alternatives to make it simple
- Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF) application
- Interim Therapeutic Restorations (ITR) & SMART technique
3. Restorative Dentistry in Pediatric Patients.
Advanced restorative techniques in Primary teeth using recent bioactive materials
- Glass Ionomer
- Injectable Composite
4. Pediatric Endodontics: Pulp Therapy
- Pulpotomy vs. Pulpectomy: Clinical decision-making
- Rotary systems in pediatric endodontics
- Lesion Sterilization and Tissue Repair (LSTR) techniques
- Intra-canal post techniques for severely broken primary teeth
5. Crowns in Pediatric Dentistry
- Clinical Tips & Tricks about Esthetic crowns ( Zirconia & BioFlx)
- Smile Makeover in Children with ECC: Can We Save More Teeth
6. Managing Clinical Failures & Troubleshooting
- Case-based learning: Successes and failures in caries management
- Addressing restoration failures and recurrent caries