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Biofilm, Gingival Inflammation and its Management

Supported by an educational grant from Colgate

Friday, November 5, 2010

8:45am-11:45am (3 CE credits)

The plaque biofilm is the cause of the two most common oral diseases- caries and periodontal disease. Understanding the biology of the biofilm and how it initiates disease is critical to managing this disease-causing entity effectively. This session will focus on the plaque biofilm and the inflammation it triggers in the local soft tissue. The biology of the plaque biofilm will be reviewed in detail, as will the inflammatory response it stimulates. The session will also review OTC and Rx chemotherapeutic agents that can be employed to control the plaque biofilm.

Topics Covered:

Understand the biology of the plaque biofilm
Understand the inflammatory response triggered by the plaque biofilm in the surrounding soft tissue
Understand the various OTC and Rx chemotherapeutic products that can be used to help manage the plaque biofilm and inflammation

Recommended for...the entire dental team.

Dentinal Hypersensitivity and Erosion: A Perfect Storm

Supported by an educational grant from Colgate

Friday, November 5, 2010

1:15pm-4:15pm (3 CE credits)

Dentinal hypersensitivity and erosion are two common dental issues seen in patients today. They often appear together, but can also present independent of the other. Improved oral health results in teeth being retained longer but also being at greater risk for gingival recession and exposure of dentin. An increased consumption of acidic beverages has also contributed to an increased incidence of erosion and dentinal hypersensitivity. This course will provide the participant an overview of the biological process of dentinal hypersensitivity and erosion, diagnostic assessment methods, and treatment options that can be incorporated in every dental practice.

Topics Covered:

Understand the biology and causes of dentinal hypersensitivity and erosion
Perform an effective risk assessment for erosion and dentinal hypersensitivity
Understand and implement effective treatment protocols for both dentinal hypersensitivity and erosion, based on appropriate patient diagnosis and risk assessment

Recommended for...the entire dental team.

Virginia Monsul Barnes, DDS, MS is currently the Associate Director of Clinical Research for the Colgate Palmolive Company. She graduated from Georgetown University School of Dentistry and received a Master of Science degree in Physiology from the University of Medicine and Dentistry/Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. She conducts clinical research globally on new oral care technology as well as existing commercial products. Dr. Barnes also leads a program charged with developing new clinical methodologies targeted at enhancing the accuracy and predictability of clinical testing. She has published numerous articles in peer reviewed journals and presented abstracts at meetings in the US and abroad. Additionally she holds patents for dental instruments and products.

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