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The Power of Fluoride: From Chemistry to Chairside Care

This a livestreamed session from ADHA's Annual Conference in Long Beach, CA.



Brought to you through a generous sponsorship from Colgate for National Dental Hygiene Month.

Saturday, October 4, 2025 | 9:15 – 10:45 am Pacific Time (PT)
Registration closes 10/4 at 8:15 am PT
Speaker: Victoria V. Patrounova, RDH, MHA 

ADHA Members $10  |  Nonmembers $25  |  ADHA25 Attendees FREE
This course provides dental professionals with a comprehensive understanding of fluoride and its essential role in caries prevention. Participants will explore the science behind fluoride’s mechanisms of action, compare systemic and topical fluoride applications, and review current guidelines from leading health authorities. The course also addresses fluoride toxicity, evaluates various fluoride products, and equips clinicians with strategies to effectively communicate fluoride recommendations to patients based on their individual caries risks (diet, oral hygiene regimen, local contributing factors, systemic conditions, medication-induced xerostomia, etc). Designed for both clinicians and educators, this course blends foundational knowledge with practical applications to support optimal outcomes across patient populations.
 

In this webinar you will:

  • Explain the distinctions between fluoride and fluorine and the mechanism of action to prevent dental caries.
  • Differentiate between systemic and topical fluoride and identify signs and symptoms of acute and chronic fluoride toxicity.
  • Summarize current CDC and AAPD guidelines regarding fluoride supplementation.
  • Evaluate the efficacy and appropriate use of various fluoride products in clinical practice.
  • Develop individualized fluoride recommendations based on caries risk assessment and identify effective patient communication strategies.
     

Speaker:
Victoria Patrounova, RDH, MHA, is an Associate Professor at the University of Texas in Houston's School of Dentistry. She earned her dental degree in Moscow in 1991, a Dental Hygiene Certificate from UT in 1999, and a Master in Healthcare Administration from Texas Woman’s University in 2007. Victoria has published in dental and dental hygiene journals, authored a textbook chapter on Tobacco Cessation, and presented numerous continuing education courses. She has held leadership roles in various professional organizations and received multiple teaching awards. In her free time, she enjoys reading, attending ballet performances, and traveling with her family.

 
 
1.5 LIVE/Interactive CE offered for those in attendance. Certificates will be available under the "Completed" tab in your CE Smart Learning Center immediately following the event. 

Can't attend live? The recording will be automatically available in your CE Smart Learning Center within one week post-event. 1.5 CE can be earned after successful completion of a post-test.



The American Dental Hygienists’ Association is an approved provider of dental continuing education as recognized by the Dental Board of California, Provider #5238
When
10/4/2025 11:15 AM - 12:45 PM

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