Root Surface Caries course for Dental Practice

This session intends to highlight the principle methods of caries prevention.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this session you will be able to:

• Identify and diagnose root surface caries
• Explain the caries disease process
• Manage dental caries appropriately

In normal, healthy mouths the roots of teeth are covered by the gingivae (soft tissue). However, the accumulation of years of periodontal disease means that more substantial gum recession is likely to take place as an adult gets older.