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Clinical Application of Modern Cariology

1 hour 35 minutes 1.5 hrs CPD/CE

To diagnose and treat caries well, we must separate the disease from the lesions it causes. Dr Jorge Aravena Diaz moves from "drill and fill" to a modern approach: assessing risk, classifying lesions with ICDAS, and matching intervention to lesion activity and radiographic findings.

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Clinical Application of Modern Cariology

In order to truly understand, diagnose, and treat dental caries, we must be able to distinguish between the disease itself and the lesions it causes. In this course, Dr Jorge Aravena Diaz explores the shift from an outdated “drill and fill” mindset to a modern, patient-centred approach that emphasises diagnosis, prevention, and minimally invasive treatment. Participants will learn to assess caries risk, classify lesions using ICDAS, and determine the appropriate intervention based on lesion activity and radiographic findings. By applying the latest scientific guidance, clinicians can make evidence-based decisions to effectively manage caries and promote long-term oral health.

What you'll learn

Learning Aims & Objectives

Differentiate between dental caries as a disease and caries as a lesion to improve diagnostic accuracy.
Understand the principles of caries risk assessment and the role of CAMBRA in disease control.
Learn to classify and assess carious lesions using ICDAS to determine the appropriate intervention strategy.
Explore non-invasive, micro-invasive, and minimally invasive treatment approaches based on lesion activity and radiographic findings.
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Meet Dr Jorge Aravena Diaz

Dr Jorge Aravena Diaz

Dr Jorge Aravena Diaz

Chile

Dr Jorge Aravena Diaz is a distinguished Chilean dentist renowned for his expertise in adhesive and biomimetic restorative dentistry. He graduated from the Faculty of Dentistry at the University of Chile in 2009 and obtained a specialist degree in Prosthodontics and Oral Rehabilitation from the same institution in 2012. Dr. Aravena Diaz further enhanced his credentials with a Master's in…

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