Worn Out! How to Relieve and Manage Erosion

Seminar duration: 1-2 Hours

Learning Objectives:

  • Discussion: Is “Dental Erosion” an Oral Condition or a Disease?
  • Prevalence in US society
  • Discuss the Clinical Indicators and Appearance of Erosive Tooth Wear
  • Explain the Chemistry of Erosive Tooth Wear
  • Recognize the US Cultural Influences which contribute to extrinsic sources of acid
  • Recognize the US Cultural Influences which contribute to exposure to intrinsic sources of acid
  • Assessing who is at risk for Erosive Tooth Wear
  • The DDS/RDH role in recommending Oral healthcare products with the ability to stabilize early/ moderate erosive tooth wear