Let 'em rot: Managing caries in the primary dentition
Wednesday 2nd December 2009
20:00-21:45 GMT
Dr M Harrison BDS FDSRCS MPhil MScD PhD
Consultant, Department of Paediatric Dentistry, Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
2 hours verifiable CPD
£65.00 (£55.00 early-bird rate: book at least 7 days in advance)
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Verifiable CPD
On completion of the course and a short course evaluation you will be given a certificate for 2 hours verifiable CPD.
Learning Aim
Provide an update in the principles and treatment options for managing caries in the primary dentition.
Learning Objectives
This session will cover:
- Debate about whether or not to restore caries in the primary dentition
- Efficacy of restorative options available
- Current thinking behind pulp therapy in primary molars
Learning Outcome
By the end of the session, the participant will be:
- aware of new approaches to caries in the primary dentition;
- able to apply the new knowledge in a primary care setting;
- able to leave caries, sometimes, in very particular circumstances, with a clear conscience.
About the Presenter
Dr Mike Harrison has recently been appointed Consultant in Paediatric Dentistry at Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust. He has previously held senior hospital and academic positions at Cardiff Dental Hospital, King's College London Dental Institute, Guy's Hospital and Eastman Dental Institute.
His expertise and research interests include: genetic conditions affecting the dental and craniofacial structures, genetic basis of the ectodermal dysplasias, use of general anaesthesia and inhalation sedation in Paediatric Dentistry, and prevention of facial injury with cycle safety helmets.
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