The role of caries prevention protocol in pediatric dentistry specialty programs
Adair, S.M.
Journal of the California Dental Association 31(2): 145-147
2003
ISSN/ISBN: 1043-2256 PMID: 12636319 Document Number: 564189
Advanced specialty education programs in pediatric dentistry are often overwhelmed with patients who need restorative and surgical care, often on an emergency basis. Still, the Commission on Dental Accreditation Standards for Advanced Specialty Education Programs requires that residents receive didactic and clinical training in the prevention of dental caries. This paper contains several recommendations for strengthening the training of pediatric dental residents in caries risk assessment and prevention, including the suggestion that pediatric dental training programs become "dental homes" for their patients.