CAMBRA stands for Caries Management By Risk Assessment. Dental caries is the disease that can lead to cavities if left untreated. Tooth decay is an infection that can be prevented. Cavities are the end result of acids produced by oral bacteria. The acids remove minerals from our teeth, but these minerals can be replaced. Given the right care, our teeth can repair themselves. Brushing and flossing alone is sometimes not enough to avoid decay. Fillings and crowns repair the damage done by this infection, but do not stop the process that caused the damage. The CAMBRA model for dental care involves assessing each patient's risk factors, determining the extent of their protective factors, and making recommendations to restore balance in the mouth. The infection is then addressed, balance is restored, and improved health results.
About Our Speaker
Anthony Fernandez DDS Anthony Fernandez is a third generation San Francisco Bay Area native. Dr. Fernandez earned his DDS degree in 1986 at The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), and has been in private practice in Sonoma County for over 33 years. He is the current president of the Redwood Empire Dental Society, and a member of the UCSF Dental Alumni Association, Dr. Fernandez is committed to life-long learning, research, and implementing the highest level of care for his patients. Over the last few years, Dr. Fernandez has implemented the CAMBRA model of care for his patients, in an effort to provide the highest level of preventive oral health. Dr. Fernandez resides in Sonoma.
Course Info
Online Meeting: 2 Core CE Date: Friday April 3, 2020 Time: 12:00PM-2:00PM Location: www.redsdentists.org