Kevin Donly is currently a Professor and Chair in the Department of Pediatric Dentistry and Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. Previous positions include Professor and Associate Director of the Center for Clinical Studies at the University of Iowa, Associate Professor, Pediatric Dentistry at the University of Texas Dental Branch at Houston and Associate Professor, The University of Texas Medical School. He received his D.D.S. in 1984, Certificate in Pediatric Dentistry in 1986, and M.S. in 1986 from the University of Iowa.

Dr. Donly is a Diplomat of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry, on the Board of Trustees for the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, on the Board of Directors for the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry Foundation, is the previous Chair of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry Council on Post-doctoral Education, is Past-President of the American Society of Dentistry for Children and past Chair of the Public Information Committee for the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry.

Dr. Donly has published over 250 chapters, manuscripts and abstracts associated with pediatric dentistry and dental restorative materials research and clinical utilization. Presently, he is a principal investigator on an R01 Grant sponsored by the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research. He has received grants or research support from the 3M, ESPE, Premier, Bisco, GC, Dentsply, Ivoclar, Kerr, Procter and Gamble, Church and Dwight, Optiva, Oral-B, Enamelon, Atrix Laboratories, Inc. and Guidor companies.

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This course will discuss the early diagnosis of tooth demineralization, focusing on the use of quantitative light fluorescence (QLF). Intervention with fluoride (including fluoride varnish), glass ionomer surface protectants, sealants and minimally invasive products and procedures will be presented. Risk assessment utilization in decision-making for restorative care will be discussed and related to recommendations made by the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry for restorative dentistry care in children.

The history and formulation of glass ionomer cements and their development through the contemporary photopolymerized glass ionomers will be discussed. Clinical utilization, including advantages and disadvantages, will be presented. Compomers, their unique formulation, and clinical utilization will also be addressed. The effectiveness of caries inhibition and remineralization enhancement of fluoride-releasing glass ionomer cements and resins will be addressed, demonstrating fluoride release may not be directly related to caries prevention.

The use of composite resins in Pediatric Dentistry will be reviewed, including the concept of using hybrid, flowable and condensable composite resins. Appropriate clinical utilization, indications, contraindications, advantages and disadvantages will be discussed.

The explanation of why the esthetic enamel microabrasion technique is effective and how to explain this to patients and parents will be discussed. Why the technique enhances enamel caries inhibition and how microabrasion can be enhanced with bleaching will be presented.

At the conclusion of the course, participants will:

*be exposed to early diagnosis of enamel demineralization and understand preventive regimens available, as well as appropriate intervention with these agents, using minimally invasive techniques

*understand pediatric dentistry standards of care using risk assessment in decision-making * have an understanding of the clinical utilization of traditional, photopolymerized glass ionomer cements and compomers, including indications and contraindications.

*be exposed to the newer commercially available composite resins and dentin bonding resins, understand their mechanism of action and visualize clinical utilization of these materials.

*see the available fluoride-releasing restorative materials marketed today and understand their ability to inhibit primary and secondary caries, as well as remineralize incipient carious lesions.

*have an understanding of the mechanism of action for microabrasion and be able to clinically apply this information during case selection and treatment, as well as understand the safety and effectiveness of bleaching alone and in conjunction with microabrasion.

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