New Horizons in Restorative Dentistry, Pulp Therapy and SDF for Minimally Invasive Pediatric Dentistry

GOALS:

1. Understand the role of SDF in caries management
2. Learn now GICs are a better restorative alternative to resin composites
3. Learn the ICDAS caries classification and know when to restore and when not to restore
4. Learn the latest Vital Pulp Therapy techniques and materials for primary and permanent teeth
5. Know how to do the Hall technique

OBJECTIVES:

1. List the indications and the steps to using SDF
2. Explain how to mix and condense glass ionomer cements in slot preps and list why GICs are a better restorative material than resin composites
3. List and explain the indications, contraindications, and steps and materials for doing a primary and permanent tooth pulpotomy, Indirect pulp cap, direct pulp cap, and PRR
4. List and know the indications and contraindications for the Hall Technique and its role in vital pulp therapy
5. Explain the characteristics of primary and permanent teeth with MIH and the proper methods and materials for treating theses teeth.