The 4 Cs in Solving the Caries Problem

The Seminar

Course Content:

This program introduces a suggested “caries risk assessment” survey to identify individual patient risk level for dental caries.  Mapping a treatment plan is only successful when the dental team understands all factors that influence the caries pattern and prevalence based on medical history, lifestyle changes, behaviours and disease factors.

The program will preview several case studies that begin with CAMBRA and design a mapping to incorporate appropriate therapies and patient-applied practices to reverse early carious patterns. At the final segment of this seminar, the discussion will encourage the participants to inquire and share their successes with all latest remineralisation products and how they plan to improve their day to day practice using evidence-based science.

Learning Outcomes:

Engaging in this program, the participant will be able to:

• Execute a CAMBRA (risk assessment) within their practice protocol
• Utilize a Caries Detection System (according to the International Caries Detection Assessment System)to assess stages of the caries lesion
• Analyse Cases to individualize their risk level to guide appropriate therapies
• Implement and recommend a Calcium Phosphate Fluoride plan

The Presenter

Lillian Caperila

is a licensed, dental hygienist and her professional career has included the roles of an expanded function dental assistant, clinical dental hygienist, dental hygiene educator, professional speaker and manager of continuing education and university sales.  Lil is a 1980 graduate of Montgomery County Community College with her A.S. in applied science and certificate in dental hygiene.  In 1989, she completed her bachelor’s degree in dental hygiene education at Thomas Jefferson University and in 2004, completed her master’s degree in education from Penn State University.

During Lil’s tenure as a faculty professor at Harcum College Dental Hygiene Program, she served as the President of the Pennsylvania Dental Hygienists’ Association in 1999-2000.  Lil approaches 12 years with Premier Dental Products Company as their Manager of Continuing Education, Training and Dental Hygiene Corporate Relations. While her focus is mainly on the professional education activities, she has enjoyed an extensive list of accomplished programs presented to international colleagues throughout the Asian-Pacific, South Africa, and European countries.

Of most recent achievements, Lil was honored as a new inductee to the Alumni Foundation - Hall of Fame at Montgomery County Community College and was the 2010 recipient of the ADHA Irene Newman Dental Hygiene Professional Leadership Award.  In December issue of Dimensions in Dental Hygiene journal, she is named as one of six dental hygienists to know!

CPD

This course adheres to the Dental Board of Australia (AHPRA) CPD guidelines for 2 hours of Scientific (or Non-Scientific) Continuing Professional Education accreditation.

Seminar Details

To book contact Gunz Dental on (freephone Australia) 1800 025 300 or (freephone New Zealand) 0800 30 10 10.

Please advise of any special dietary requirements and we will do our best to accommodate you.

Cost: AU$60 (including GST).