What You will Learn From This course

• 90% accuracy in material selection and restoration placement.
• 50% reduction in unnecessary tooth extractions through MID.
• 100% compliance with infection control standards.
• Improved patient education on caries prevention.

 

Course Curriculum

Requirements

1. Basic knowledge of general dentistry
2. Understanding of dental materials and procedures
3. Commitment to ethical patient care
4. Willingness to adapt techniques to low-resource environments
5. Access to internet for course completion

Description

1. Course Description:

This course equips Dental Therapists with evidence-based restorative skills for primary and permanent teeth, emphasizing minimally invasive approaches and material selection (amalgam/composite) in low-resource environments. Participants will master caries management, MID principles, and practical techniques while addressing African dental care challenges through case studies and task-shifting strategies.

 

2. Objectives:

By the end of this course, participants will:

 

• Differentiate caries patterns in primary vs. permanent teeth.
• Perform amalgam/composite fillings with correct isolation and layering techniques.
• Apply Minimal Intervention Dentistry (MID) (sealants, ART, fluoride therapies).
• Implement infection control and patient safety protocols.
• Optimize resource use through task-shifting and community-based care models.

 

Instructor Profile

HealthEdu

Reviews

UMUVANDIMWE NADINE

18-12-2025 06:22 PM

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