Minimally Invasive Pediatric Dentistry Workshop

Course Description

Increasing patient awareness and demand for minimally invasive treatment options calls for dental providers to expand their clinical training beyond conventional surgical interventions. This interactive course will interweave hands-on experiences throughout the lecture component. Dr. MacLean will review the scientific evidence for minimal interventions including silver diamine fluoride (SDF), glass ionomer cement (GIC) sealants, and atraumatic restorative treatment (ART). Evidence based clinical practice guidelines emphasize the benefits of more conservative tooth preparation. Dr. MacLean will review the evidence for selective caries removal, including the use of chemomechanical caries removal agents (PapaCarie Duo). The hands-on portion will include step-by-step clinical placement of resin modified glass ionomer (RMGI) and glass hybrid restoratives (EQUIA Forte) for fillings and strip crowns. Attendees will increase their confidence and mastery of these materials and techniques so they can immediately implement them into their clinical practices.

Learning Objectives

• Review the scientific literature for nonsurgical caries treatments and selective caries removal
• Review the evidence for using glass ionomer sealants and practice their clinical placement
• Learn proper handling, placement, and finishing of resin modified glass ionomer and glass hybrid restoratives for fillings and strip crowns

Speaker Bio

Dr. Jeanette MacLean is a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry, Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, Fellow of the Pierre Fauchard Academy, Fellow of the American College of Dentists, owner of Affiliated Children’s Dental Specialists in Glendale, Arizona, and mother of two. She received her dental degree, with honors, from the University of Southern California in 2003 and completed her specialty training in pediatric dentistry in 2005 at Sunrise Children’s Hospital through the University of Nevada School of Medicine. Dr. MacLean has become an internationally recognized advocate and expert on minimally invasive dentistry, appearing in newspapers, magazines, television, and continuing education lectures on this hot topic. Most notably, she was featured in the July 2016 New York Times article “A Cavity Fighting Liquid Helps Kids Avoid Dentists’ Drills,” which brought national attention to the option of treating cavities non-invasively with silver diamine fluoride.