In this webinar caries risk assessment will be reviewed, highlighting the importance of developing a personalized treatment plan. The principles of evaluating the tools of current emerging caries detection, assessment, and diagnostic methods as applied to caries and other dental hard tissue disorders will be presented. In addition, caries risk factors, risk indicators and protective factors will be discussed to address best treatment approach and ultimately educate patient. Prevention is better than cure! 

Participants will learn:

• Review the risk factors, risk indicators and protective factors associated with risk assessment of caries and other dental hard tissue disorders.
• Determine the principles of treatment planning patients with carious lesions based on their caries risk.
• Compare tools of current and emerging caries detection, assessment, and diagnostic methods as applied to caries and other dental hard tissue disorders.
• Determine the caries risk of the patient.
• Develop a comprehensive personalized treatment plan.
• Recognize the risks and educate the patient.