Dentists all over the world have been successful delivering traditional operative treatment to their patients with the materials available in their diverse settings using different behavior management techniques. However, we all encounter patients that are unable to receive treatment because they are too young, too anxious, have medical conditions that limit their cooperation, or lack the resources to access care. With the advent of new materials, concepts and products, evidence based Minimal Intervention Approaches offer us an alternative option to manage caries lesions on children. These approaches are also helpful in times like the current, where we may not be able to provide care for our patients in our usual manner. This presentation will discuss the use of Silver Diamine Fluoride, ITR/ART and the Hall Technique as Minimal Intervention Approaches in the management of caries in young children

Learning Objectives:

With this presentation, attendees will be able to:

1. Differentiate the concepts of minimally invasive dentistry, minimal intervention approaches and personalized optimal interventions understanding the needs and advantages of these approaches.

2. Understand the scientific basis for current recommendations for SDF, ITR/ART and the Hall Technique as well as their indications, pros and cons.

3. Acquire the knowledge and techniques required to implement these approaches into clinical practice.

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Highlights of short bio:

Dr. Yasmi Crystal is a Professor of Pediatric Dentistry at NYU College of Dentistry and senior partner at Comprehensive Pediatric Dentistry in NJ with over 25 years of continuous clinical experience. She is an examiner for the written and oral exams for the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. She also holds a degree in Clinical and Translational Research from NYU School of Medicine and is presently the president of the Pediatric Oral Health Research Group of IADR. Current member of the Council of Scientific Affairs of AAPD, and former chair of Scientific Committee of IAPD, she is on the Editorial Board of Pediatric Dentistry Journal, Revista ALOP, and several others. Her research interests center around Prevention and Minimally invasive approaches for caries management for children with ECC, including behavior management and pulp therapy, focusing on patient centered outcomes, and has numerous publications and presentations on these topics.