Primary Care:
Training for Primary Care Practices
Medical Provider Training Program on Pediatric Oral Health
Trainings for Your Practice
2026 Quarterly Training Sessions
From the First Tooth is now offering quarterly virtual training sessions for Maine based health care practices and Memorial Hospital in 2026. This is a one-hour training available for 1 CME/CNE credit.
Learning Objectives:
- Review the prevalence, etiology, and consequences of early childhood caries (ECC)
- Perform an appropriate oral examination on small children
- Use a Caries Risk Assessment Tool to:
- Identify specific risk factors and protective factors
- Document clinical findings
- Recommend appropriate anticipatory guidance and timely dental referrals
- Discuss the effects, sources, and benefits of fluoride
- Advise families on strategies to prevent caries
| Date | Session | Registration Link |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, September 1 2026 | Morning session: 8:00am-9:00am | Register Here |
| Tuesday, September 1 2026 | Noon session: 12:00pm-1:00pm | Register Here |
| Thursday, September 3 2026 | Morning session: 8:00am-9:00am | Register Here |
| Thursday, September 3 2026 | Noon session: 12:00pm-1:00pm | Register Here |
Request An Onsite or Virtual Training
Trainings typically include a CME training using the Smiles for Life curriculum, and hands-on training on the application of fluoride varnish as well as assistance with office flow and billing. To schedule a virtual or onsite training, please email: mhfirsttooth@mainehealth.org
On-Demand Trainings
For practices in Maine including Memorial Hospital, please click here to access the on-demand training. This 45 minute on demand virtual training focuses on caries prevention, oral health assessments and fluoride varnish application. There is one interactive quiz embedded at the end of the training. The training concludes with a short demonstration video on the application of fluoride varnish and tips for implementing varnish in the office setting.
Duration: 45 minutes
OR
Complete the online Smiles for Life Course
This online course is part of a national oral health curriculum called Smiles for Life, and is available at no cost. The course focuses on dental caries (tooth decay) prevention. It offers a brief review of Early Childhood Caries (ECC) and addresses how the use of fluoride is part of a comprehensive approach to a child’s oral health. Specifically, clinicians will learn the benefits of fluoride varnish and how to apply fluoride varnish and provide adequate follow-up care.
Duration: 45 minutes
CME/CNE credits: 1 Category 1 CME/CNE