*REGISTRATION FOR CE CREDITS* 9th Annual AAC Conference
Speaker
Experts and Leaders
Course Description
This year’s conference will feature an exciting and impactful program focused on the integration of oral and systemic health, workforce expansion, value-based care, artificial intelligence, and fluoride science and advocacy. Over two days, attendees will engage in expert-led sessions, interactive discussions, research presentations, and networking opportunities, all designed to advance the science and practice of Cariology.
Educational Objectives
- Explore the interconnection of oral and systemic health, focusing on saliva-based diagnostics and integrating caries and health screenings in practice.
- Highlight innovative workforce models and interprofessional collaboration to expand access to preventive caries care.
- Examine how value-based care and advocacy can drive systemic change to support prevention-focused dental reimbursement and access.
- Investigate the role of AI in enhancing caries risk assessment, diagnosis, patient engagement, and clinical decision-making.
- Review current evidence on fluoride’s benefits and challenges and discuss community strategies to combat hesitancy and misinformation.
- Address key gaps and future directions in cariology education to better prepare the next generation of dental professionals.
Contact
PDMContinuingEd@dental.upenn.edu