Dental Caries: A Simplified System for a Complex Disease

Presented by: V. Kim Kutsch, DMD

Original Presentation Date: October 18, 2019

Course Description: 

Explore the intricate nature of dental caries, a biofilm-mediated disease influenced by factors like pH, causing mineral loss from teeth. Research reveals various risk factors, including genetics, contributing to this condition. This lecture presents the latest scientific findings on caries management, emphasizing a simplified approach aligned with best practices. Discover efficient and effective strategies from current literature to integrate caries management into daily clinical practice seamlessly. Gain insights into successfully supporting patients in managing this disease. Join us to unravel the practical implementation of caries management and aid patients in their journey toward oral health.

Learning Objectives:

• Explain the components and intricacies of the current dental caries biofilm disease model, demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of its factors and implications.
• Illustrate different caries management strategies, including utilizing coaching language, demonstrating comprehension, and applying this knowledge to various scenarios.
• Implement a straightforward caries management system, integrating acquired knowledge and strategies into practical applications within a clinical setting, fostering efficient disease management practices.

Speaker Bio:

V. Kim Kutsch earned his DMD from the University of Oregon School of Dentistry after completing his undergraduate studies at Westminster College in Utah. With a notable career spanning decades, Dr. Kutsch is an inventor with seventeen dentistry patents, an esteemed product consultant, and a globally recognized speaker. He has held influential roles, including past presidency at the Academy of Laser Dentistry and the World Congress of Minimally Invasive Dentistry, alongside board positions at the World Clinical Laser Institute and the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. Dr. Kutsch is an accomplished author with over 100 published articles and abstracts in dental and medical journals, focusing on minimally invasive dentistry, caries risk assessment, digital radiography, and other cutting-edge technologies. He co-authored the widely circulated textbook Balance on dental decay and authored the Rough World series, a trilogy in young adult science fiction. Serving as a reviewer for esteemed journals like the Journal of the American Dental Association and Compendium, Dr. Kutsch is deeply involved in advancing dental research. He serves as CEO of Dental Alliance Holdings, LLC, responsible for the Carifree system and Remin Media. A distinguished clinician, Dr. Kutsch holds roles as a Graduate, Mentor, and Scientific Advisor of Dental Caries at the prestigious Kois Center, all while managing a thriving private practice in Albany, Oregon.