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Dental Caries Risk and Athletes

Periodontal and Biofilm Diseases of the Mouth

Presented by: V. Kim Kutsch, DMD

Original Presentation Date: May 19, 2022

 

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Course Description:

Dental caries is the number one disease globally in all age brackets and demographics. Best practices for treating this disease now include a risk assessment-based model. Athletes have an increased risk of dental caries because of the nature of the sports drinks, diet, and supplements they use for training and competition. This presentation examines those unique risks, evaluates individual sports-related products, and describes how best to mitigate the caries risks for your athlete patients.  

Learning Objectives:

  • Recall and recognize athletes' heightened susceptibility to dental caries, understanding the specific nature of increased risks associated with their athletic activities.
  • Demonstrate comprehension by explaining athletes' various sports products and articulating the specific caries risks linked to their usage.
  • Apply acquired knowledge to propose and devise effective caries risk reduction strategies tailored for athlete patients based on the information presented during the program.
  • Analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of different caries risk reduction strategies, distinguishing between various approaches suitable for different athlete patient profiles or sporting activities.

Speaker Bio:

V. Kim Kutsch completed his DMD at the University of Oregon School of Dentistry in 1979. With expertise in dental caries, he teaches dental teams how to view and successfully manage caries as a whole person disease using a Caries Risk Management approach. He has authored over 100 articles and is a Scientific Advisor for Dental Caries at the prestigious Kois Center. He reviews for multiple journals, including JADA and Compendium. Dr. Kutsch practiced clinical dentistry for 42 years in Albany, Oregon, and is currently CEO of Dental Alliance Holdings.