Pediatric Specialty Group Program: Lecture and Luncheon for Staff
Saturday, January 31, 2026
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Course Code:
839SL
Cost:
$199
Credits:
7
CE Hours
Designed by Specialists, Open to All
MORNING SESSION
Medical Management of Dental Caries: Using a Chronic Disease Management Mindset
8:00 am – 12:30 pm
Joel Berg, DDS
This course will provide the attendee with the most up-to-date information regarding emerging technologies to manage dental caries in your practice, also in non-restorative ways. Specifically, the course will talk about the science behind MMC and how to approach dental caries management from a chronic disease management mindset.
The luncheon which will be held from 12:30 – 2:00 pm.
AFTERNOON SESSION
Dental Protocols for Medically Compromised Children
2:00 – 5:00 pm
Juan Yepes, DDS, MD
This course offers attendees the latest insights into the evolving and dynamic field of oral medicine in pediatric dentistry. Through an interactive, case-based format, participants will explore a broad range of common medical conditions in children that have significant implications for dental care. Topics will include asthma, diabetes, congenital heart disease, autism, ADHD, and various syndromes, with a focus on evidence-based dental management strategies. Special emphasis will be placed on tailoring treatment protocols to ensure safe and effective care for medically complex pediatric patients.
Speakers
After this course attendees will be able to:
MORNING SESSION OBJECTIVES:
- Discover new caries lesion detection technologies and how they will detect caries lesions at an early stage
- Describe the science of dental caries from early lesions to large cavitated lesions
- Understand case selection for early vs. late caries lesion management
- Create and install a workflow for caries management in your practice
AFTERNOON SESSION OBJECTIVES:
- Identify common systemic conditions in pediatric patients that influence dental care and treatment planning
- Apply appropriate dental management strategies for children with chronic medical conditions to ensure patient safety
- Interpret case presentations to enhance clinical decision-making and interdisciplinary communication
- Develop individualized treatment protocols based on current best practices in pediatric oral medicine
*Tuition includes coffee, tea, and assorted breakfast pastries.
The luncheon which will be held from 12:30 – 2:00 pm.
Endorsed by the Massachusetts Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and the Northeastern Society of Pediatric Dentistry.
The Massachusetts Dental Society is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider
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