About this Activity

This course addresses prevalence, etiology, and consequences of early childhood caries (ECC). Clinicians will learn to assess risk factors, recognize the various stages of ECC, and counsel patients on preventive techniques. Additionally, this module will discuss common oral developmental issues in children such as teething, eruption hematomas, and non-nutritive sucking.

This course takes approximately one hour to complete. Each clinical case takes about 10 minutes.

Target Audience

• Dental Assistants
• Primary Care Providers
• Other medical staff 

How to Get Started

1. Create an account with the Weitzman Education Platform if you haven't already. Reference How do I create an account? if needed. 
2. Select the Register tab or Continue button to navigate to the pre-test evaluation and information on how to navigate to the module on the Smiles for Life platform. 
3. After completing the module, be sure to download and save your certificate. You will upload it in the post-module evaluation to certify your completion.
4. Return to this platform and select the Next button to complete the Post-Module Evaluation. By completing all of these steps, you will become eligible for incentives!

Support

If you experience any technical issues regarding the pre- and post-module evaluations, please submit a ticket to our support center. A member from our team will respond as soon as possible. For questions regarding the modules on the Smiles for Life platform, please contact Smiles for Life directly.