Training Course

Short Course on Preventive Dentistry

May 5 - 9, 2008

 

Course Description

This course is a refresher course in preventive dentistry and will cover a wide range of preventive modalities for the most common oral health diseases, both for clinical and public health practices.

 

 

Course Objectives      

At the end of the training course, the participant will be able:

 

1. Appreciate the importance of preventive dentistry both in dental clinical and public practice;
   
2. Discuss the different preventive approaches;
   
3. Be updated w/ current preventive dental programs being implemented in the country and in other parts of the world;
   
4. Appreciate the importance of quality improvement in the delivery of service.

 

 

Course Strategy

• Lectures
  
• Workshop/Plenary session (group work)
  
• Evaluation

 

 

Topic

• Basic concepts of Preventive Dentistry
  
• Common Risk Approach
  
• Basic Package of Oral Care
  
• Results of the National Oral Health Survey
  
• Epidemiology of Dental Caries
  
• Early Childhood Caries
  
• Role of Sugars and Nutrition in Dental Caries Formation
  
• Role of Fluoride in Caries Prevention
  
• Pit and Fissures Sealants
  
• ACT/ART
  
• Periodontal Disease
  
• Malocclusion
  
• Cross Infection Control Practices for Clinical and Field Setting
  
• Antibiotic Use in Dental Practice
  
• Oral Health Promotion and Advocacy
  
• Management of Oral Health Services
  
• The Role of Dental Professionals in the Public School System
  
• TQM in Dental Services

 

 

Contact Person

Mr. Jorel Manalo
Mobile no. : 0918-2575054
Email Add : jorelmanalo2004@yahoo.com