Review the research and earn CDE
Learn the preventive measures and restorative procedures available to practitioners to determine the appropriate materials, techniques and treatments for children and adolescents.
This series of articles published by the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) features information on clinical recommendations for the use of pit-and-fissure sealants; guidelines on when restorative procedures are necessary; recommendations concerning the use of interim therapeutic restorations (ITRs); and a policy on the use of medically-necessary care.
You will earn 12 CDE credits when you achieve a passing score of 75% on the assessment. You will receive your pass or fail result immediately after completing the assessment, and you can take the assessment more than once if needed.
Subject Matter Experts
The articles featured in this CDEA module gather current information and research from the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry.
Course credentials
Creation date: August 2017
Updated: N/A
Date of next review: August 2020
Learn from the experts
After completing all the articles, the learner will be able to:
- Cite evidence-based clinical recommendations for the use of pit-and-fissure sealants on the occlusal surfaces of primary and permanent molars in children and adolescents.
- Refer to available clinical evidence regarding the effect of dental sealants for the prevention and management of pit-and-fissure occlusal carious lesions in primary and permanent molars, compared with a control without sealants, with fluoride varnishes, or with comparisons of other methods.
- Gain information on when restorative dentistry is necessary and what the appropriate materials and techniques are for children and adolescents.
- Recognize the circumstances in which interim therapeutic restorations (ITRs) may be beneficial.
- Understand the challenges in restorative care for infants, children, adolescents and pediatric patients with special healthcare needs.
- Understand that dental care is medically necessary for preventing and eliminating orofacial disease, infection and pain; restoring the form and function of the dentition; and correcting facial disfiguration or dysfunction.
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