UPCOMING - Modern Non-Invasive Caries Management
1 CE | LIVE on September 17th, 6PM CT
Descriptions: Explore innovative, patient-friendly approaches to caries management in this focused one-hour presentation created especially for practicing dental hygienists. As dentistry continues to shift toward prevention and minimally invasive care, hygienists play a critical role in identifying early carious lesions, assessing risk, and supporting non-restorative treatment strategies. The session will review the caries process and introduce current non-invasive options, including resin-based and glass ionomer sealants, silver diamine fluoride (SDF), and regenerative therapies, using clinical scenarios to illustrate when and why each modality may be indicated in everyday practice. Attention will be given to patient-specific factors such as age, caries risk, esthetics, and clinical setting. By the end of this session, participants will feel confident recognizing when sealants, SDF, or regenerative therapies are indicated and understanding their role in supporting non-invasive caries management within everyday clinical practice.
Objectives:
- Explain the role of dental hygienists in non-invasive and non-restorative caries management
- Identify clinical indications for sealants, SDF, and regenerative therapies based on lesion activity and caries risk
- Recognize appropriate candidates for non-invasive caries treatments across different age groups
- Communicate effectively with patients about treatment options, benefits, limitations, and esthetic considerations
- Support ongoing monitoring and maintenance of non-invasive caries therapies during preventive visits
Expert Speaker: Ashley Hobbs MS, BSDH, RDH, ECP II
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Ashley Hobbs MS, BSDH, RDH, ECP II
Ashley Hobbs MS, BSDH, RDH, ECP II is a dental hygienist, educator, and speaker with extensive experience in clinical practice, education, and community outreach. She served as an educator at the University of Missouri–Kansas City (UMKC) School of Dentistry for 13 years in the Division of Dental Hygiene, providing course directorship for Local Anesthesia and Pain Control, Biomaterials, and Introduction to the Preventive Practice of Dental Hygiene, and served as Junior Clinic Coordinator for five years. Ashley has delivered numerous presentations locally and nationally, including at the American Dental Education Association (ADEA) and American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA) conferences, on topics such as school-based sealant programs, preventive care strategies, and innovative clinical education approaches. She has participated in over 50 dental mission trips and founded two nonprofit outreach programs—Elder Smiles and the Gladstone Sealant Outreach Program—providing preventive services to underserved populations, and serves as Clinical Director for the Special Olympics Special Smiles program. Ashley has been recognized with multiple honors, including the UMKC Faculty of the Year Award (2024), UMKC Dental Hygiene Alumni Association Outstanding Service Award (2024), and Lecturer of the Year Award (2025).
