Silver Diamine Fluoride: Back To The Future

Silver diamine fluoride (SDF) is not new, but is still unfamiliar to many dental professionals in the US. This course will talk about the successful use of silver diamine fluoride, and its silver-based predecessors, in other countries over the past centuries.

- Learn about the various uses for silver diamine fluoride in your practice and how it can be a great treatment option for our patients of all ages.

- The objectives of this course are for the participants to:

- Learn the history and science behind silver nitrate and silver diamine fluoride

Understand the diagnostic criteria, indications, and limitations for use

- Be comfortable with the procedure for SDF application and be able to implement in practice

Presnted by:

Alyssa Aberle MBA RDH

alyssa@codha.org

Alyssa Aberle is a Colorado dental hygienist with a deep understanding of our profession and a big dream for our future. Alyssa has spent her dental hygiene career working with several local nonprofit organizations including Kids In Need of Dentistry, Salud Family Health Centers, Colorado Orthodontic Foundation, and STRIDE Community Health Center (formerly MCPN). While working with these nonprofit organizations, Alyssa pursued a Master’s in Business Administration to gain a deeper grasp on organizational management and leadership. Alyssa currently works for a federally qualified health center (FQHC) in their mobile school-based dental program and also works part-time for the Colorado Dental Hygienists’ Association. Alyssa is passionate about advocacy and advancing the profession of dental hygiene. Married to a Colorado native, Alyssa and her family of 5 spend most of their free time outdoors hiking, backpacking, and boating. Alyssa loves rocking out to 90’s music, movie theater popcorn, and chai tea.

Sponsored by: Elevate Dental Care