Saving the Sixes: the judgement calls

Speaker: Marie Therese Hosey

Date: 20/06/2025

Time: 15:00‐16:00

Room: Speaker room 1

The aim of this session is to give an update on modern approaches to cariology with particular emphasis on managing compromised first permanent molars in children.

Objectives

By the end of this session participants will have knowledge of:

1. The ICDAS cariology classification system and care planning.
2. Managing molar incisor hypoplastic or hypomineralised enamel defects in children’s first permanent molars.
3. Be familiar with the current orthodontic management guidelines for FPMs and the challenge of determining the long term prognosis

Learning outcomes

By the end of this session participants should be able to:

1. new facts about FPMs
2. new approaches to caries in children

General Dental Council eCPD outcomes: A, B & C.

Our new booking system includes lecture sessions to allow you to create a personalised Scottish Dental Show timetable, however lecture session entry (speaker rooms 1-4) is on a first-come-first-served basis and cannot be guaranteed.