The CARE Tool was developed by the Center for Dental Hygiene Excellence, chaired by Michelle Hurlbutt, RDH, MSDH. Michelle is a full-time associate professor in the department of dental hygiene at Loma Linda University. Her board members were: Doug A. Young, DDS, EdD, MS, MBA – Caries Prevention, Detection and Management Gregory E. Oxford, DDS, MS, PhD – Board Certified Periodontist, Implant and Dental Surgeon Ken Tilashalski, DMD – Board Certified Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Oral health care professionals can visit the Philips CARE website for further information. By clicking: Get Started,” you can begin a risk assessment." The “Watch Demo” button allows you to watch a short, two-minute video. There is also a button for a CE Webinar. Re-evaluation tools will be available at a later date in order to reassess your patient's risk. The CARE Tool can be used for children age 6 and older for dental caries, and for adults for caries, periodontal diseases, and oral pathology. The CARE Tool includes CDT billing codes.
While on the website, you can view a variety of Philips products, view clinical studies, and take part in Continuing Education. The Philips Learning Center’s dental professional courses designed to expand proficiency in many areas. They are available to dentists, dental hygienists, and dental assistants.(2)
Show your patients how much you CARE by assessing their disease risk, and providing early interventions.
