AAPD Webinars
Decision Making Regarding 3rd Molar Management
Recorded On: 02/17/2017
- Registration Closed
Overview
To optimize patient outcomes when managing third molars, the referring pediatric dentist and the oral and maxillofacial surgeon need to integrate patient preferences with the goals of both the dentist and surgeon.
Consistent with the AAOMS White Paper on the Management of Third Molar Teeth that is supported by numerous allied dental organizations, this 60-minute webinar will review all aspects of managing third molars including risk and disease evaluation. The speakers will provide evidence-based recommendations for the assessment and management of wisdom teeth including integrating patient preferences in order to optimize patient preferences and outcomes.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this webinar, participants should be able to:
- Explain the policy of AAOMS and AAPD on third molar removal.
- Identify that asymptomatic third molars do not necessarily equal disease-free third molars.
- Discuss the decision-making process for patients with asymptomatic, disease-free third molars.
- Recognize the indications for third molar removal.
- Apply the informed consent process regarding third molar management.
- Describe the process of referral to an oral and maxillofacial surgeon for third molar removal.
Thomas Benton Dodson, DMD, MPH
Professor & Chair, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Interim Chair, Pediatric Dentistry
Thomas B. Dodson, DMD, MPH, is professor, chair of oral and maxillofacial surgery, and interim chair of pediatric dentistry at the University of Washington. A noted clinician, researcher and teacher, Dr. Dodson is a recognized leader in the OMS specialty and is a well-respected expert on management of third molars.
Joel H. Berg
Dean of the University of Washington School of Dentistry, Seattle
Joel H. Berg, DDS, MS, is dean of the University of Washington School of Dentistry, professor of pediatric dentistry and past president of the AAPD (2012-13). He is an editor of the textbook Early Childhood Oral Health and of numerous manuscripts, abstracts and book chapters on subjects including dental restorative materials for children and other work related to biomaterials.