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ce387 Dental Care for Infants - Introduction

Dental Care for Infants

COURSE NUMBER: 387

Ivonne Ganem, DMD, MPH; Erica DiMarco, DDS

Credit Hours:

1 Hour(s)

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This course will describe the importance of educating parents on when a dental home should be established for their children and describe how preventative measures and regular dental appointments starting in infancy can prevent Early Childh...

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Overview

This course will describe the importance of educating parents on when a dental home should be established for their children and describe how preventative measures and regular dental appointments starting in infancy can prevent Early Childhood Caries.

  • Intended Audience:

    Dentists, Dental Hygienists, Dental Assistants, Dental Students, Dental Hygiene Students, Dental Assisting Students

  • Date Course Online:

    Dec 12, 2011

  • Last Revision Date:

    Feb 27, 2023

  • Course Expiration Date:

    Feb 26, 2026

  • Cost:

    Free

  • Method:

    Self-instructional

  • AGD Subject Code(s):

    430

  • Technical Requirements:

    Stable internet connection and the latest version of browser and device software are recommended.

Learning Objectives

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


  • Understand the different disease processes that can affect infants.
  • Educate the mother on perinatal oral care.
  • Understand how to perform an initial oral exam.
  • Perform a caries risk assessment and teach preventive strategies to the mother or caregiver.
  • Understand high risk dietary practices.

Disclaimers

  • P&G is providing these resource materials to dental professionals. We do not own this content nor are we responsible for any material herein.
  • 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.

Note:  Registration is required to take test.

Author(s)

Conflict of Interest Disclosure Statement

  • Dr. Ganem reports no conflicts of interest associated with this course. She has no relevant financial relationships to disclose.
  • Dr. DiMarco reports no conflicts of interest associated with this course. She has no relevant financial relationships to disclose.
Ivonne Ganem

Ivonne Ganem

DMD, MPH

Assistant Professor Department of Dental Public Health SciencesTemple University, Kornberg School of Dentistry


Dr. Ganem graduated from Universidad Javeriana School of Dentistry (Bogotá, Colombia) in 1999. In 2001 she completed her M...

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Erica DiMarco

Erica DiMarco

DDS

Submission Information

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CE Broker For all states that use CE Broker for licensure, “proof of completions” are electronically reported the first of every month. If a course was taken in November, the “proof of completion” will be submitted the beginning of December.

Recognition

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Approved PACE Program Provider

THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY


Nationally Approved PACE Program Provider for FAGD/MAGD credit.

Approval does not imply acceptance by any regulatory authority or AGD endorsement.


8/1/2021 to 7/31/2027

Provider ID# 211886

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AADH Approved Program Provider

Procter & Gamble is designated as an approved Provider by the American Academy of Dental Hygiene, Inc. #AADHPGC (January 1, 2024-December 31, 2025). Approval does not imply acceptance by a state or provincial Board of Dentistry. Licensee should maintain this document in the event of an audit.