Alaska Academy of General Dentistry
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Precision Preventive Dentistry for General Practice
Date(s)
Apr. 7, 2026 at 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Divya Upadhyay, BDS, DMD
Subject: 250 Operative (Restorative) Dentistry
Credits: 1
Method: Lecture
Tuesday, April 7: 7–8 p.m. CDT
Audience: Students, Residents, Dentists, Dental Assistants, Dental Hygienists, and Specialists
Fee: $37.50 (students and residents); $75 (members); $125 (nonmembers)
Description
The course introduces a precision preventive dentistry framework that moves beyond one-size-fits-all care by aligning preventive and caries-arresting strategies with individual patient risk. Through evidence-based discussion and hands-on application of materials such as silver diamine fluoride (SDF) and biomimetic remineralization agents, participants will learn how to select, apply and integrate preventive tools into daily practice to improve efficiency and clinical outcomes, and support sustainable practice revenue.
Learning Objectives
- Identify patient-specific caries and periodontal risk factors to guide individualized preventive care.
- Differentiate indications and clinical use of preventive and caries-arresting materials, including SDF and biomimetic remineralization agents.
- Apply risk-based decision-making to select and perform appropriate preventive interventions.
- Integrate precision preventive strategies into daily workflows to improve efficiency, outcomes and practice sustainability.
Speaker Bio
Divya Upadhyay, BDS, DMD, is a general dentist practicing in the Greater Boston area with experience in clinical care, public health policy, integrated healthcare delivery and evidence-based dentistry. She has worked in private practice and public health settings, delivering comprehensive, prevention-focused care. Upadhyay currently serves as the president of the Massachusetts AGD and regularly presents on preventive dentistry and oral health integration.
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