Long gone are the days of “Let them fall out, they're just Baby TEETH!” Current theories, new attitudes, improved materials, and evidence-based procedures now encourage dental clinicians to re-examine how to best treat young patients to achieve everyday success. Through discussion and case presentation, learn the indications for appropriate diagnosis, most up-to-date materials, newest techniques and practical approaches of pediatric dentists to provide the level of care that is comfortable, practical and provides the quality care little smiles deserve!

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Date Available: 11/1/24

Date Reviewed: 3/1/25

Date Removed: 10/31/25

We’ve all been taught to completely remove decay, but what if less or “nothing at all” before restoring or not restoring is now a way we can treat? Minimally Invasive Dentistry has become very popular in the world of Pediatric Dentistry and using it effectively and appropriately can be the way to go for better outcomes. This presentation will explain the current positions on why and how this works and the best way to use the latest techniques and materials.

While “Tell, Show, Do” may have worked for many years, it may now not be enough to successfully manage and treat fearful pediatric and young patients with special needs. Different times and changing circumstances necessitate new attitudes and different approaches for successful outcomes. Through discussion and case examples, using non-pharmacologic and some pharmacologic management, this presentation will show how to help alleviate fears and will explore behavior techniques for safe and comfortable treatment to achieve the most positive outcome for all.

As many as 5% of babies are born with tongue and lip ties. Often, these ties are excessive enough to affect a baby’s ability to nurse, possibly leading to issues of inappropriate weight gain and frustrating situations for both babies and new parents. This presentation will address the issues surrounding these challenges and help attendees in understanding how to recognize signs and symptoms in order to diagnose tongue and lip tie. Additionally, cases will be presented explaining treatment options and adjunct therapies to achieve success.

Long gone are the days of “Let them fall out, they're just Baby TEETH!” Current theories, new attitudes, improved materials, and evidence-based procedures now encourage dental clinicians to re-examine how to best treat young patients to achieve everyday success. Through discussion and case presentation, learn the indications for appropriate diagnosis, most up-to-date materials, newest techniques and practical approaches of pediatric dentists to provide the level of care that is comfortable, practical and provides the quality care little smiles deserve!

We’ve all been taught to completely remove decay, but what if less or “nothing at all” before restoring or not restoring is now a way we can treat? Minimally Invasive Dentistry has become very popular in the world of Pediatric Dentistry and using it effectively and appropriately can be the way to go for better outcomes. This presentation will explain the current positions on why and how this works and the best way to use these latest techniques and materials.