The Medical Management of Caries

Credit Details
This electronically delivered self-instructional program is designated for 1.5 hours of CE credit by Farran Media.

The fee to view this course is $36. This cost includes the fee to take the exam and claim your CE credits.

Synopsis:
This program follows the history of cariology from the 1800s to the present. The principal contributions made by scientists such as WD Miller, GV Black, Bill Costerton and Phillip Marsh are reviewed. The use of silver nitrate to arrest caries prior to the placement of restorations is discussed. The reasons that dentistry has remained largely a surgical profession in spite of the bacterial infections nature of caries is discussed and the advantages of introducing a medical management component to dental treatment proposed.

Educational Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, you should be able to:

• To become familiar with the history and current knowledge of Caries.
• To understand how to manage caries as a chronic bacterial disease.
• To gain a better understanding of antimicrobials in the management of caries.
• How standard restorative practices play a role in the managment of caries.
• To gain a better understanding as to how Caries is considered to be a biosocial disease.

Description of Speaker:
Dr. Steven Duffin is a general dentist practicing in Keizer Oregon. He has a large Medicaid patient population and is interested in alternative approaches to disease management and the promotion of wellness. He is a faculty member at OHSU and conducts original research in his office.

Disclosure:
Dr. Duffin declares that neither he nor any member of his family have a financial arrangement or affiliation with any corporate organization offering financial support or grant monies for this continuing dental education program, nor does he have a financial interest in any commercial product(s) or service(s) he will discuss in the presentation.

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Licensure:
Continuing education credits issued for completion of online CE courses may not apply toward license renewal in all licensing jurisdictions. It is the responsibility of each registrant to verify the CE requirements of his/her licensing or regulatory agency.

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Refund Policy
There are no refunds for Online CE courses. Please contact technical support if you run into technical difficulty.

CE Contact
For any questions, please contact Nareg Apelian, DMD, Director of Continuing Education at nareg@farranmedia.com