Caries Risk Assessment and Management
About This Event
This course (part 10 of a 10-part series) provides dental team members with information on identifying caries-causing factors and assessing a patient’s risk for developing dental caries. It presents the scientific basis and practical application of caries risk assessment, including biological, environmental, sociocultural, and economic risk factors, analysis of medical and dental history, structured risk-assessment protocols (CAMBRA), conducting risk surveys, individualized intervention strategies, and considerations for high-risk populations. Method: Self-instructional. Date online: Aug 21, 2025. Course expiration: Aug 20, 2028. Approved PACE Program Provider: The Procter & Gamble Company. Provider ID# 211886.
Learning Objectives
- Define the terms risk, risk factor, and risk assessment in the context of caries prevention and management.
- Identify biological, environmental, sociocultural, and economic factors that increase caries risk.
- Analyze patient's medical and dental history to identify clues relevant to caries risk.
- Apply a structured caries risk assessment protocol in clinical practice.
- Conduct a caries risk assessment survey.
- Choose individualized intervention strategies based on a risk-assessment survey.
- Recognize and address the special considerations of high-risk populations, such as older adults or individuals with xerostomia (dry mouth).
- Describe the Caries Management by Risk Assessment (CAMBRA) system.
Additional Event Information
Target Audience
Dentists, Dental Hygienists, Dental Assistants, Dental Students, Dental Hygiene Students, Dental Assisting Students, Dental Therapists
Event Format
On-demand
CE Credits
1*