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Tips on Managing Childhood Caries

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AGD Subject Code: 440

EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES

After reading this course, the participant should be able to:

  1. Discuss the role of caries risk assessment in prevention and management of tooth decay.
  2. Differentiate between primary, secondary, and tertiary caries prevention.
  3. Explain the safety profile of topical fluoride.

This course was published in the September/October 2025 issue and expires September 2028. This two-unit CE course is supported through an unrestricted educational grant from Colgate. This 2 credit hour self-study activity is electronically mediated.

Course Content

[SECTION 1] Risk Factors for Pediatric Diabetes
[SECTION 2] Evidence-Based Strategies for Assessing Glycemic Control
[SECTION 3] Approaches to Facilitate Dental Care
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Meghan McGuinness, EdD, RDH, MAADH, is a professor and chair of the Department of Dental Hygiene at State University of New York Broome Community College in Binghamton where she has taught courses in dental hygiene theory, community dental health, medical emergencies, oral anatomy and physiology, periodontology and current topics in dental hygiene. With more than 28 years of experience in dental hygiene, McGuinness has practiced in general dental offices and specialty settings, such as public health, pediatric, and periodontal practices. She can be reached at mcguinnessma@sunybroome.edu .


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