Caries Prevention for Dental Assistants

The course provides participants the opportunity to establish didactic, laboratory, and clinical competency in applying medicaments to control and prevent dental caries.

What Your Employees Will Learn

State the purpose of the CDC's Recommendations for Using Fluoride to Prevent and Control Dental Caries in the USA.
1. Summarize the recommendations of the CDC in regards to community water fluoridation.
2. Explain the rationale for changing terminology related to fluoride from systemic and topical to pre-eruptive and post-eruptive.
3. Describe the structure of normal enamel, including mineral and organic components.
4. Explain how fluoride functions to prevent dental caries.
5. State how the presence of fluoride in the outer surface of enamel affects where demineralization occurs first.
6. List 6 different types of fluoride treatment modalities.
7. Outline the normal metabolism of the fluoride ion in humans.
8. Define community water fluoridation.
9. State the optimal fluoride concentration range, in parts per million (ppm), for maximum caries protection with minimal risk of fluorosis.
10. Discuss the economics of community water fluoridation.
11. Explain the reasoning for having individuals who drink well water, having their water tested to determine the proper fluoride content.
12. State the symptoms of fluoride toxicity.

How Employees Register

Employee registration is coordinated by the Program Manager supporting your training. Depending on the course, employees may register in person, through an organization-provided roster, or via a self-registration link. Your Program Manager will guide you through the best option for your specific training.

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