Care & Maintenance of Dental Restorations
COURSE NUMBER: 468
Shelly Withers, RDH, MS, PhD; Marilynn Heyde, RDH, MPH
Credit Hours:
1 Hour(s)
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The Care & Maintenance of Dental Restorations course will provide an overview of the various types of esthetic restorations and how to properly care for them. The course will also discuss methods for evaluating and maintaining amalgam resto...
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Overview
The Care & Maintenance of Dental Restorations course will provide an overview of the various types of esthetic restorations and how to properly care for them. The course will also discuss methods for evaluating and maintaining amalgam restorations.
Intended Audience:
Dentists, Dental Hygienists, Dental Assistants, Dental Students, Dental Hygiene Students, Dental Assisting Students
Date Course Online:
Sep 1, 2015
Last Revision Date:
Mar 31, 2022
Course Expiration Date:
Mar 30, 2025
Cost:
Free
Method:
Self-instructional
AGD Subject Code(s):
780
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:
- Discuss the various types of materials used in esthetic restorations.
- Describe the possible damaging effects of routine preventive procedures and the effect of increased bacterial retention.
- Determine appropriate polishing agents for esthetic restorations.
- Evaluate existing amalgam restorations for contraindications to amalgam polishing procedures.
- Recognize that individual state practice acts for dental auxiliaries to perform finishing and polishing procedures may vary.
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
The authors report no conflicts of interest associated with this course. They have no relevant financial relationships to disclose.
Shelly Withers
RDH, MS, PhD
Marilynn Heyde
RDH, MPH
Submission Information
Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) Submission For credit transfers to appear in your AGD account in real time, make sure to add your AGD membership number in the field provided on the “Share Your Test Score” page.
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
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
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.
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