Panel Discussion: Essential Treatment Strategies in Pediatric & Orthodontic Dental Care

Friday, January 24, 2025

11:30 AM – 12:00 PM US EST

Location: Calusa Ballroom 6-12 - Level 3

Earn 0.50 CE Hour

Speaker(s)

Michael Casas, DDS, DPaed, MSc, FRCDC

Canada
Nini Tran, DDS, PhD

United States
Nikhillesh Vaiid, PhD, MDS, BDS

India
Samar Adel, BDS, MSc, PhD

Egypt
Cameron Randall, PhD

United States
Allison Scully, DDS, MS

United States

Moderator(s)

Christina Carter, DMD, CertOrtho

United States

This panel discussion will allow attendees to engage the morning's lineup of speakers with questions covering key issues in pediatric and orthodontic dentistry, focusing on both clinical and behavioral aspects.

Learning Objectives:

After this session, attendees will be able to:

Recognize the clinical presentation of idiopathic enamel (molar) hypomineralization and differentiate it from other dental conditions, applying best practices for accurate diagnosis and management.
Gain foundational knowledge of pediatric mental health issues, such as depression and anxiety, and incorporate these considerations into their dental practice to provide holistic, person-centered care.
Implement evidence-based behavior guidance techniques tailored to young patients and those with special healthcare needs, enhancing patient cooperation and treatment outcomes.