Aim to discuss the various approaches available to the clinician in managing dental caries in children

Course Objectives 

• Describe various caries management techniques including the conventional approach of non-selective caries removal and pulp therapy, and minimal intervention dentistry including Hall Technique, silver diamine fluoride and selective caries removal. 
• Discuss indications and contraindications of each technique and when it may be appropriate to use them.
• Demonstrate pulptomy as well as placement of Hall Technique and Silver Diamine Fluoride on carious primary teeth.

• Explain the process of dental caries and the concept behind minimal intervention dentistry
• Discuss challenges presented to clinicians in managing dental caries in children
• Describe the evidence base behind each caries management technique and make informed decisions as to the most appropriate caries management technique for carious primary teeth in children.
• Demonstrate how to carry out pulpotomy as well as place Hall Technique, and Silver Diamine Fluoride on carious primary teeth

GDC Development Outcomes

A, B, C and D