Dental caries is the main destructive disease process that dentists have to treat in their practices everyday. Unfortunately, most treatment modalities are far outdated and more invasive than they need to be. Selective caries removal is an evidence based minimally invasive approach to caries removal that no only conserves the most hard tissue but also has displays the best long term pulpal outcomes compared to other treatment methods. The purpose of this webinar is to review the evidence and theory behind this approach but also arm the clinician with a predictable technique that will result in long term biologic and restorative success. Selective Removal of Caries is not an excuse for sloppy removal of diseased tissue - it is a specific technique sensitive procedure that will improve pulpal outcomes for the patient and improve predictability for the clinician. Additionally, advanced adhesive direct & indirect methods to restoration following caries removal will be reviewed, demonstrated, and discussed followed by a robust Q/A. Webinar will be recorded and available for 30 days for participants following the live date.
We have no commercial support to declare. No prior skill/level required. AGD Subject Code: 250
CE Objectives
- Understand Current Scientific Consensus on Selective Caries Removal for Deep Carious Lesions
- Review the Clinical Presentation of Deep Caries & Detection Methods such as Visual, Tactile, Dyes, & Fluorescence
- Understand the factors that influence post-operative Pulp Health
- Learn the Technique of Selective Caries Removal for Deep Carious Lesions
- Understand best Adhesive Strategies for a long term “seal”
- Learn why RMGI Liners & CaOH style Bases are unnecessary for long term Adhesive & Pulpal Success as well as “cavity disinfection”
- Observe Case & Demos for both Direct & Indirect Approaches to Selective Caries Removal
About the Speaker
Dr. Schiffenhaus received his Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Molecular & Cellular Biology from Arizona State University where he conducted undergraduate and graduate research on biomarkers for a cancer vaccine. Dr. Schiffenhaus completed a Master’s Degree in Biomedical Sciences & Doctor of Medical Dentistry Degree at Midwestern University. Dr. Schiffenhaus owns a private practice in Gilbert, Arizona where he practices Adhesive Dentistry with a Biomimetic Philosophy. Dr. Schiffenhaus is the creator of the Biomimetic Advanced Adhesive Restorative Dentistry (BAARD) institute in 2020. He is a key opinion leader and speaker for many companies including Kurrary Noritake, Bien Air, Meisinger, GC, & others….. Dr. Schiffenhaus is married to Sara Schiffenhaus with 2 children, James & Margot, and lives in Gilbert, AZ. This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the standards of the Academy of General Dentistry Program Approval for Continuing Education (PACE) through the THE BAARD INSTITUTE. THE BAARD INSTITUTE LLC is approved for awarding FAGD/MAGD credit.
Teaching Method: Self-Paced/Video/Web Mediated
Conflict of Interest Statement: Dr. Steve Schiffenhaus is the owner and creator of the BAARD institute.
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the standards of the Academy of General Dentistry Program Approval for Continuing Education (PACE) through the THE BAARD INSTITUTE. THE BAARD INSTITUTE LLC is approved for awarding FAGD/MAGD credit.
Lesson Length: 480 min
CE credit: 4 hours (self-instruction)
Release Date: 9/25/23
Review Date: 9/25/23
Expiration/Availability Date: 9/25/25