Caries Process and Prevention Strategies: Erosion

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Susan Higham, BSc, PhD, CBiol, MRSB; Chris Hope, BSc (Hons), PhD, FHEA; Sabeel Valappil, BSc, MSc, PhD, PGCertEd, FHEA; Phil Smith, BDS, MDS, PhD, FDS, DRD, MRD, FDS (Rest Dent) RCS (Edin), FHEA
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1 Hour(s)

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This course is part 7 of a 10-part series entitled Caries Process and Prevention Strategies. This course establishes the concept of dental erosion as a condition that is distinct from caries, and as an emerging public health issue with increasing prevalence in people of all ages.

Although often generalized under the heading of “tooth wear,” there are actually two distinct tooth surface loss processes that must be taken into account. Tooth surface loss can be the result of physical mechanisms, such as attrition and abrasion, or chemical mechanisms triggered by acid. Both of these mechanisms are discussed, as well as the chemical, biological, and behavioral factors that increase or reduce risk of tooth surface loss.

For the purpose of this discussion, the impact of physical processes on tooth surface loss, such as attrition and abrasion, will be referred to as tooth wear. The process related to chemical acid attack resulting in tooth surface loss will be referred to as dental erosion. In addition, diagnosis and prevention measures related to dental erosion are introduced.

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1 Hour(s)
Susan Higham, BSc, PhD, CBiol, MRSB; Chris Hope, BSc (Hons), PhD, FHEA; Sabeel Valappil, BSc, MSc, PhD, PGCertEd, FHEA; Phil Smith, BDS, MDS, PhD, FDS, DRD, MRD, FDS (Rest Dent) RCS (Edin), FHEA
Free
Dental Assistants, Dental Assisting Students, Dental Assistant Educators, Dental Educators, Dental Hygiene Students, Dental Hygiene Educators, Dental Hygienists, Dental Students, Dentists
https://www.dentalcare.com/en-us/ce-courses/ce374

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Participants must always be aware of the hazards of using limited knowledge in integrating new techniques or procedures into their practice. Only sound evidence-based dentistry should be used in patient therapy.
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Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, the dental professional should be able to:

Describe why tooth wear poses a serious public health issue.
Discuss the difference between physical and chemical wear on hard dental tissues.
Identify the factors that cause each of the three types of physical tooth surface loss (tooth wear).
Discuss the multiple factors that cause chemical tooth surface loss (dental erosion).
Identify the chemical, biological and behavioral factors that influence dental erosion.
Be familiar with how to diagnose dental erosion.
Advise the patient on the diet, behavioral, and medical factors that can reduce dental erosion.

Caries Process and Prevention Strategies: Erosion

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