Education Passport

Path to Prevention: Sharpening Clinical Skills for the Dental Team Member

Recorded On: 05/22/2026

Learning Objectives:

  • Analyze current evidence supporting the use of fluoride in various forms to prevent dental caries in children and apply complementary preventive measures, including sealants, dietary counseling, and caregiver education, to enhance fluoride-based caries prevention programs.
  • Identify evidence-based strategies for preventing dental caries in children.
  • Describe the clinical decision-making process for diagnosing pulp conditions and selecting appropriate treatment options and medicaments.

Enhance your clinical skills with evidence-based strategies for prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. This session covers pediatric caries prevention—including fluoride use, sealants, and caregiver education—as well as pulp therapy essentials such as diagnosis, treatment options, and medicament selection. Designed for all dental team members, this course offers practical, research-driven insights to support effective, patient-centered care and improve oral health outcomes.

Speakers:

Elise W. Sarvas, DDS, MSD, MPH: elise.sarvas@gmail.com
Juan F. Yepes, DDS, MD, MPH, MS, DrPH: jfyepes@iu.edu
Vineet Dhar, BDS, MDS, PhDvdhar@umaryland.edu

Ability to earn CE expires on May 24, 2029. Video content expires on May 24, 2031.

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Video
Open to view video.  |  180 minutes
Open to view video.  |  180 minutes
Quiz
6 Questions  |  5 attempts  |  5/6 points to pass
6 Questions  |  5 attempts  |  5/6 points to pass
CE Certificate
3.00 CE Hours credits  |  Certificate available
3.00 CE Hours credits  |  Certificate available