UCLA Pediatric Dentistry Alumni Day

Lectures

Course Fees:  $299 Dentist/Doctor  |  $90 Auxiliary
There is special pricing for UCLA Pediatric Alumni and Current Pediatric Dentistry Residents
Please contact UCLA Pediatric Dentistry at ALaguardia@dentistry.ucla.edu
CDE Credits: 6.5

UCLA Pediatric Dentistry Alumni Family and Friends !

This course reviews current topics in pediatric dentistry, with a focus on behavior management, sleep apnea, and the integration of evidence-based behavioral techniques. This course also goes in depth on the CAMBRA protocol and minimally invasive dentistry for early childhood caries, and the impact of orthodontic appliance on the oral microbiome. Participants will gain strategies for supporting pediatric patients undergoing treatment and managing white spot lesions, all informed by the latest research advancements.

Learning Topics

• Behavior Guidance in Pediatric Dentistry”   -   Dr. Clarice Law Eyre
• Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Children: The Dentist Role   -   Dr. Juan Yepes
• The New Era of ‘Minimally Invasive Pediatric Dentistry’   -   Dr. Francisco Ramos-Gomez
• Oral Laser Applications in Pediatric Dentistry as a Non-Invasive Approach   -   Dr. Ghassem Ansari
• White Spot Lesions: From Oral Microbiome to Clinical Strategy   -   Dr. Nini Tran

Presenters

Paul H. Krebsbach, DDS, PhD
Dean of the UCLA School of Dentistry, Professor

Juan Yepes, DDS, MD, MPH, MS, DrPH
Professor of Pediatric Dentistry at Indiana University, Associate Dean for Graduate Education

Clarice Law Eyre, DMD, MS
Chair and Associate Professor at the Department of Pediatric Dentistry and Community Oral Health – UTHSC College of Dentistry

Francisco Ramos-Gomez, DDS, MS, MPH
Professor, Director of UCLA Center for Children’s Oral Health (UCCOH), Director of UCLA Pediatric Dentistry Advanced Clinical Training Program (ACT), Chair of the Section of Pediatric Dentistry

Ghassem Ansari, DDS, MSc, PhD
Health Sciences Clinical Professor at the UCLA School of Dentistry

Nini Tran, DDS, PhD
Assistant Professor in the Section of Pediatric Dentistry

Learning Objectives

The primary learning objective of this course is to provide UCLA Pediatric Dentistry Alumni Family and Friends with advanced knowledge in behavior management, generational gaps, obstructive sleep apnea in children, and patient management. Participants will be able to identify and apply evidence-based behavioral guidance techniques to effectively manage pediatric dental patients, fostering a positive dental attitude, improving cooperation, and ensuring safe and efficient delivery of oral health care. 

Participants will also be able to understand the fundamentals of sleep apnea diagnosis, learn the most updated treatment of sleep apnea in children, and learn the role of the dentist in the identification and treatment of children with sleep apnea. 

By the end of this lecture, participants will have a great understanding of how to implement the CAMBRA (Caries Management by Risk Assessment) protocol in pediatric dental practice and apply minimally invasive dentistry techniques to prevent and manage early childhood caries, promoting long-term oral health through personalized, evidence-based care. 

In addition to these core topics, this course will also cover the basic principles of laser applications relevant to pediatric dental procedures and how they may contribute to minimally invasive dentistry. Participants will learn to identify commonly used dental lasers in pediatric dentistry, demonstrate an understanding of their clinical applications for pediatric patients, and evaluate and interpret outcomes associated with oral laser use. This course will also focus on the potential non-invasive laser approach for young individuals. 

Lastly, further learning objectives include recognizing the basic impact of fixed orthodontic appliances and clear aligners on the oral microbiome of orthodontic patients, comparing common diagnostic and treatment modalities for white spot lesions, and reviewing and employ clinical strategies for children in orthodontic treatment form pediatric dentistry perspectives. 

Speakers/instructors and topics are subject to change without prior notice

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