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Current Concepts in Preventive Dentistry

Connie M. Kracher, PhD, MSD

Continuing Dental Education Units:  5 hours
Intended Audience:  Dental Hygienists, Dental Assistants, Dental Hygiene Students, Dental Assistant Students
Date Course Online:  Jan 01, 2009
Last Revision Date:  Aug 08, 2012
Course Expiration Date:  Aug 07, 2015

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Introduction

This course includes areas of prevention that are important for the dental professional to assess during your patients’ dental examinations.  Dentistry includes many different preventive practices, such as prophylaxis, fluoride treatments, full-mouth and bite-wing radiographs, sealants and other forms of primary preventive treatments used to detect dental caries and periodontal disease early.

When you complete a continuing education course on dentalcare.com, a form will come up that requests your name, address, etc.  If you are a member of the AGD, make sure to fill out the field that asks for your AGD membership number (if you are not an AGD member, leave blank).  When you hit submit, a copy of the “proof of completion” is e-mailed directly to the AGD and P&G.  For your records, make sure to print a copy of the “proof of completion” certificate.

Disclaimer:  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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Connie M. Kracher
Connie M. Kracher, PhD, MSD
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Connie M.
Connie M. Kracher, PhD, MSD

Dr. Kracher is an Associate Professor of Dental Education, Director of the Dental Assisting Program, and the Chair of the Department of Dental Education at Indiana University - Purdue University, Fort Wayne.  She holds a PhD from Lynn University in Boca Raton, Florida, a Master of Science in Dentistry from the Indiana University School of Dentistry in Oral Biology, and a Bachelor of Science from Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis.  In addition to her CDA, she holds a Certificate in Expanded Restorative Procedures (EFDA).  Dr. Kracher is a frequent contributor to the Dental Assistant Journal and is the author of four ADAA courses:  "Sports Related Dental Injuries & Sports Dentistry", "Blood Pressure Guidelines and Screening Techniques" and "Current Concepts in Preventive Dentistry".

 

Email: kracher@ipfw.edu

Conflict of Interest Disclosure Statement

  • The author reports no conflicts of interest associated with this work.
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This course is part of the home-study library of the American Dental Assistants Association.  To learn more about the ADAA and to receive a FREE e-membership visit www.dentalassistant.org.

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