Restorative care is the core of dentistry. Dentists are proud of their work and the beautiful restorations they create; however, with high-risk patients it can feel like building a house on sand when the restoration ultimately fails due to secondary caries. Preventive care addresses the underlying cause (dental caries) and ultimately ensures a more predictable restorative outcome. In this webinar, I will discuss the importance of individualized preventive care – how it benefits the patient’s overall oral health, and in cases where the patient receives restorative treatment, extends the longevity of the restoration. I will further explain how prevention is not a one-size-fits-all protocol. Treatment should be tailored to the patient’s caries risk and should not be limited by age or insurance coverage.

During this CE webinar, we will:
• Learn the value of prevention tailored to the individual patient’s risk level and needs
• Examine how preventive care can add value to the restorative process
• Discuss why preventive care should not be limited to patients under the age of 18
• Differentiate between different preventive solutions (fluoride varnish, sealants) and caries management solutions (silver diamine fluoride), and learn when and why to use them   ( disclaimer, bio and commercial disclosure )