Aims and Objectives

• Describe the current understanding of the potential causes of molar incisor hypomineralisation.
• Discuss the diagnosis and management options for first permanent molars affected by MIH in children.
• Appreciate what treatment options are available for anterior teeth affected by MIH in young people.

Learning Outcomes

• Understand the role of the general practitioner in the early detection and diagnosis of MIH.
• Understand the range of interventions used in management of MIH in children and young people, both in general and specialist practice.

Biography
Alex graduated from the University of Glasgow in 2006.  After initial training jobs, he returned to Glasgow in 2009 to undertake specialist training in Paediatric Dentistry.  Following completion of specialist training, he moved to the University of Dundee in 2012.  Initially this was as the clinical research fellow on the FiCTION trial investigating the management of decayed primary teeth in general practice, along with consultant level training.  In 2014 he was appointed to Clinical Lecturer in Paediatric Dentistry in the University of Dundee, and at the end of 2015 he successfully completed his consultant training.  In June 2016 he joined NHS Lothian as Consultant in Paediatric Dentistry, where he works across the hospital and community settings, and is involved in the postgraduate teaching programme.