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Pediatrics
Reducing dental caries in preschool children: a primer for non-dental health care professionals – MOC Section 1
DURATION
PROFESSION
# OF CREDITS
1
ACCREDITATION
EXPIRY DATE
2016-01-04
Learning objectives
- Describe common pediatric dental health problems, including dental caries
- Provide anticipatory guidance to families related to dental health issues including early childhood caries (ECC) prevention strategies
- Discuss the role of fluoride in preventing dental caries including the evidence for efficacy and safety
- Assess dental caries risk in pediatric patients and make appropriate referrals to accessible dental practitioners
- Understand the impacts of the disparity of oral health resources in Canada’s Aboriginal and rural children.
- Perform a pediatric oral health exam and identify early signs of dental decay
Cost of course:
Free