Worn Out! How to Relieve and Manage Erosion sponsored by Colgate
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This presentation explores the reasons why the prevalence of acid erosion in developed countries is increasing and becoming a concern for oral health. Behaviors that contribute to hard tissue loss, including acid erosion, are defined. Recognizing the differences between caries and erosion is examined, as well as patient assessment, diagnosis, and management of this condition.
Learning Objectives:
- Discussion: Is “Dental Erosion” an Oral Condition or a Disease?
- Prevalence in US society
- Discuss the Clinical Indicators and Appearance of Erosive Tooth Wear
- Explain the Chemistry of Erosive Tooth Wear
- Recognize the Cultural Influences which contribute to extrinsic sources of acid
- Recognize the Cultural Influences which contribute to exposure to intrinsic sources of acid
- Assessing who is at risk for Erosive Tooth Wear
- The RDH role in recommending Oral healthcare products with the ability to stabilize early/ moderate erosive tooth wear
Biography
Dr. Mariana Leon is professional education manager for Colgate Oral Pharmaceuticals based in Montreal. Having earned her Dental Hygiene diploma from Maisonneuve College in Montreal, in addition to obtaining a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from San Martin University in Peru in 2001, she has accumulated more than 15 years of clinical experience as both a dental hygienist and a dentist.
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Access to course expires 1 year following purchase. Please make sure you complete prior to expiry.
This presentation explores the reasons why the prevalence of acid erosion in developed countries is increasing and becoming a concern for oral health. Behaviors that contribute to hard tissue loss, including acid erosion, are defined. Recognizing the differences between caries and erosion is examined, as well as patient assessment, diagnosis, and management of this condition.
Learning Objectives:
- Discussion: Is “Dental Erosion” an Oral Condition or a Disease?
- Prevalence in US society
- Discuss the Clinical Indicators and Appearance of Erosive Tooth Wear
- Explain the Chemistry of Erosive Tooth Wear
- Recognize the Cultural Influences which contribute to extrinsic sources of acid
- Recognize the Cultural Influences which contribute to exposure to intrinsic sources of acid
- Assessing who is at risk for Erosive Tooth Wear
- The RDH role in recommending Oral healthcare products with the ability to stabilize early/ moderate erosive tooth wear
Biography
Dr. Mariana Leon is professional education manager for Colgate Oral Pharmaceuticals based in Montreal. Having earned her Dental Hygiene diploma from Maisonneuve College in Montreal, in addition to obtaining a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from San Martin University in Peru in 2001, she has accumulated more than 15 years of clinical experience as both a dental hygienist and a dentist.
