Join CareQuest Institute and the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) for a webinar that will review the current evidence supporting fluoride supplements as a safe and effective tool for caries prevention.
Through case examples and practical discussion, our expert speakers will examine clinical indications for fluoride supplementation, common access barriers, and opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration between dental and medical providers. They’ll also share strategies and communication tools to confidently address patient and caregiver questions and concerns related to fluoride supplements.
Participants can earn 1 CE credit.
Learning Objectives:
- Interpret current evidence supporting fluoride supplements as a safe and effective strategy for caries prevention.
- Examine how policy actions related to fluoride supplements intersect with clinical guidelines and influence clinical decision‑making, patient counseling, and care delivery.
- Apply evidence‑based criteria to determine when fluoride supplementation is indicated and methods to address access barriers.
- Demonstrate effective strategies — including practical communication tools and resources — for addressing patient and caregiver concerns about fluoride supplements.
Moderator & Presenter:
Lisa Simon, MD, DMD
Assistant Professor, Director of the Initiative to Integrate Oral Health and Medicine,
Harvard School of Dental Medicine,
Harvard Medical School
Presenter:
Chelsea Fosse, DMD, MPH
Director, Research and Policy Center,
American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry