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The investigators studied adults with atopic dermatitis (AD) and found a significant association with the development of dental caries

Expiry Date
: 01/09/2025
CPD Units
: 3.00 Points
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AD, similar to asthma and allergic rhinitis, is associated with decayed, missing and filled teeth.

Keywords: Atopic dermatitis, dental caries

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Educational Objectives

Educational Aim:
The aim of this article is to document the association of AD with caries so that dermatologists are aware of regular check-ups for the early detection of caries.

Educational Outcomes:
Upon completion of this module practitioners should have a clear understanding of:

  1. The pathogenesis of AD.

  2. The multifactorial etiology of caries.
  3. Efficient dental hygiene.
  4. The prevention of dental caries
  5. The management of dental caries
  6. The association between AD and dental caries.
  7. The need of regular dental check-up in AD cases.

Instructions for this Module

  • Read the supplied reading material and complete the quiz that follows;
  • You have three attempts to pass the quiz;
  • The pass grade is 70%;
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