Building Comprehensive and Profitable Patient-Centered Oral Hygiene Instructions
Saturday, January 31, 2026
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Course Code:
823SL
Credits:
2
CE Hours
This course will provide an in-depth review of evidence-based strategies for caries risk assessment, prevention, and patient-specific oral health care planning. Attendees will examine the multifactorial nature of dental caries and learn how to interpret clinical and behavioral indicators to assess individual risk. The session will outline practical methods for building personalized oral hygiene instruction programs that support sustained behavior change and preventive care. Emphasis will be placed on selecting appropriate oral care products and adjunctive tools based on clinical findings, patient risk levels, and current scientific literature. Attendees will leave with a structured approach to designing tailored oral health regimens that align with best practices in caries management and patient education.
Speakers
After this course attendees will be able to:
- Describe the multifactorial etiology of dental caries and the principles of caries risk assessment, grounded in current evidence
- Apply validated risk assessment tools to identify patient-specific caries risk and inform clinical decision-making
- Develop an oral hygiene program using evidence-based strategies to support behavior change and disease prevention
- Select appropriate oral care products and adjunctive aids based on clinical findings and risk profiles
- Design comprehensive, patient-centered care regimens that integrate current research and support long-term caries management
The Philips Sonicare and Zoom! Whitening grant has been applied to this course.
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