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Modern Caries Management: Evidence-Based Strategies

Comprehensive review of current caries detection, risk assessment, and minimally invasive treatment approaches. Covers CAMBRA protocols, silver diamine fluoride, resin infiltration, and bioactive materials.

Dr. Elena Volkov

DDS, MS · University of Michigan School of Dentistry

4.5 CE Credits
4.5 hours
5 Chapters
20 Lessons
Intermediate
cariesminimally invasiveCAMBRAprevention

Course Curriculum

1

Caries Biology & Risk Assessment

4 lessons + quiz

Quiz
  • 1
    Understanding the Caries Process
  • 2
    CAMBRA: Caries Management by Risk Assessment
  • 3
    Salivary Testing & Bacterial Cultures
  • 4
    Patient Risk Stratification Protocols
  • Chapter Quiz
2

Early Detection Technologies

4 lessons

  • 1
    Visual-Tactile Examination Updates
  • 2
    Fluorescence-Based Detection (DIAGNOdent, CariVu)
  • 3
    CBCT for Caries Detection
  • 4
    AI-Assisted Caries Detection Systems
3

Minimally Invasive Treatments

4 lessons + quiz

Quiz
  • 1
    Silver Diamine Fluoride: Protocols & Case Selection
  • 2
    Resin Infiltration Technique (ICON)
  • 3
    Selective Caries Removal Strategies
  • 4
    Hall Technique for Pediatric Patients
  • Chapter Quiz
4

Bioactive Restorative Materials

4 lessons

  • 1
    Bioactive Glasses & Cements
  • 2
    Calcium Silicate-Based Materials
  • 3
    Self-Healing Restorative Concepts
  • 4
    Material Selection Decision Trees
5

Clinical Case Studies

4 lessons + quiz

Quiz
  • 1
    High-Risk Adult Patient Management
  • 2
    Early Childhood Caries Protocol
  • 3
    Geriatric Root Caries Treatment
  • 4
    Recall & Maintenance Strategies
  • Chapter Quiz
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CE Credits4.5
Duration4.5 hours
Chapters5
Total Lessons20
Quizzes3
LevelIntermediate

What You'll Learn

  • Caries Biology & Risk Assessment
  • Early Detection Technologies
  • Minimally Invasive Treatments
  • Bioactive Restorative Materials
  • Clinical Case Studies

Your Instructor

Dr. Elena Volkov

DDS, MS

Associate Professor of Endodontics

Dr. Volkov specializes in regenerative endodontics and has developed novel protocols for pulp revascularization in immature permanent teeth. Her bench-to-bedside research has been funded by the NIH and has resulted in over 60 publications in leading endodontic journals.