Decoding the Fluoride Debate: Clinical Use & Communication Strategies

Tuesday, September 9, 2025
5:00 pm PST / 8:00 pm EST

The Judicious Use of Fluoride as a Preventive and Therapeutic Approach for Dental Caries

In recent months, fluoride has been all over the news. Just in the last week, the FDA is poised to ban fluoride supplements for young children, and lawmakers want an independent review of EPA fluoridation guidance. Patients are understandably asking questions, and dentists are left wondering what to say, how to respond, and where the science truly stands.

Join Dr. Sharon Gordon and DOCS Education on September 9 for this timely presentation. Dr. Gordon will review the current status of dental caries in the U.S. population and the evolving understanding of fluoride’s role in caries prevention and management. This webinar will help you assess the clinical use of fluoride more effectively and equip you with communication strategies to address patient concerns with clarity and confidence.

Learning Objectives:

• Review the current status of dental caries in the U.S. population.
• Learn the mechanisms of action of fluoride’s effects on dental caries.
• Identify the multiple sources of fluoride exposure.
• Discuss the contributions and controversies of preventive and therapeutic fluoride use.
• Understand the appropriate application of fluoride use in clinical practice.
• Learn how to confidently communicate recommendations to patients.

Register today to save your spot! Spaces will fill up quickly.

This webinar is free to attend. We offer 1.5 CE for all who attend the live presentation. The recording will be available free of charge to DOCS Members and Trial Members.

If you are not yet a Member but would like to watch the recording, as well as experience the many benefits of DOCS Membership, consider joining as a Trial Member for only $1.* There is no obligation or risk; cancel anytime.

About the Presenter(s):

Dr. Sharon Gordon is professor and the inaugural Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Research at the Kansas City University College of Dental Medicine. She earned her dental degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio and completed a two-year GPR at Medical Center Hospital in San Antonio prior to joining the NIH in 1993 as a postdoctoral fellow. While conducting her fellowship she earned an MPH in Epidemiology and PhD in Clinical Investigation, both from Johns Hopkins University.

Dr. Gordon is board certified in the specialty of Dental Public Health. Her teaching focuses on the evidence base for clinical practice and preparing primary care providers for community practice, with an emphasis on interprofessional education and practice. Dr. Gordon has worked with state-based public health organizations to offer training in fluoride delivery at the community and patient levels.

About the Sponsor: Solventum (3M Oral Care is now part of Solventum)
Solventum is an innovation-driven healthcare company focused on enabling better, smarter, safer healthcare. Building on decades of expertise, our Dental Solutions business delivers trusted technologies and materials that help dental professionals improve patient outcomes and practice efficiency.

Harness the power of prevention with Solventum’s advanced preventive dental solutions — including oral rinses, toothpastes, fluoride treatments and sealants, which can help you promote and protect life-long oral health for your patients.

 

*Trial Membership Offer is open to dentists who have not participated in the Trial Membership program within the past two (2) years. After 60 days, if not cancelled, the Trial Membership will upgrade to a Standard Membership at $59.95/mo for a one-year commitment. Refer to terms of service for details.

 

---

DOCS Education is designated as an Approved PACE Program Provider by the Academy of General Dentistry. The formal continuing education programs of this program provider are accepted by the AGD for Fellowship/Mastership and membership maintenance credit. Approval does not imply acceptance by a state or provincial board of dentistry or AGD endorsement. The current term of approval extends from 09/17/2000 to 12/31/2026. Provider ID# 217651.