On September 15, 2022, the American Medical Association (AMA) voted to approve a new procedure code for the application of silver diamine fluoride (SDF) by medical professionals to arrest cavities. The addition of this code is a milestone in medical-dental integration and a step forward for oral health equity, providing access to this valuable treatment to millions of Americans who don’t see the dentist every year.

Throughout her career, Gretchen Henson, DDS, has provided personalized prevention recommendations for patients, knowing that they all have different backgrounds and lifestyles.

“I spend so much of my appointment trying to figure out what their home life looks like, so we can tailor a plan for them,” Henson says.

Avoiding a “one-size-fits-all” approach to caries management is critical as new evidence, new treatments, and new innovations continue to develop and shape the way dental teams manage the disease.

What we know about cariology continues to evolve. New evidence, new treatments, and new innovations shape the way dental teams manage the disease.

How can providers apply this knowledge to provide personalized prevention recommendations for patients?

What causes dental caries? And how can a greater understanding of the disease help providers offer preventive, person-centered care that leads to better overall health?

Danica Loring says she’s seen her fair share of people in need of oral care at Penobscot Community Health Care (PCHC) in Bangor, Maine — and not just adults.

From roundtable discussions about applying silver diamine fluoride (SDF), to seminars highlighting the importance of expanding state Medicaid adult dental benefits, to connecting with attendees about the latest oral health research, CareQuest Institute will have a prominent presence at the National Oral Health Conference (NOHC). The 2023 conference is scheduled from Monday, April 17 to Wednesday, April 19 at the Double Tree by Hilton Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida.

Trinity Cleveland, RDH, was volunteering at the Arizona Dental Mission of Mercy (AZMOM), an annual two-day event that provides dental services to underserved populations. It was her ninth time helping at AZMOM.