Three New Quality Resource Guides Added to MetLife`s Dental Continuing Education Program

NEW YORK--(Business Wire)--
MetLife, providing dental plan administration for over 21 million people,
announced additions to its dental continuing education program today. Three new
quality resource guides have been added to the MetLife program, which is
recognized by the American Dental Association (ADA) and the Academy of General
Dentistry (AGD). The new courses focus on: 1) Assessing Orofacial Pain, 2)
Assessing Risk for Chronic Periodontitis in Adults 3rd Edition, and 3)
Recognition and Management of Patients with Xerostomia 2nd Edition. The courses
are available online at www.metdental.com and can be completed for continuing
education credits.

MetLife continuing education materials are available to MetLife Preferred
Dentist Program (PDP) participants as well as non-PDP dentists. As a benefit for
participation, PDP participants receive continuing education credits for
MetLife`s educational offerings free of charge. Non-PDP dentists and hygienists
also have access to the offerings and are charged a nominal fee for educational
credits.

"MetLife is continually enhancing its Dental Continuing Education program as
part of its commitment to the dental community. We are pleased to be able to
provide resources that make it easier for dental professionals to stay current
with clinical and professional developments," said Alan Vogel, DMD, national
dental director for MetLife.

The latest three Quality Resource Guides include:

1) Assessing Orofacial Pain

This guide is written by Edward F. Wright, DDS, MS, associate professor at the
University of Texas Health Science Center-San Antonio (UTHSCSA). As orofacial
pain encompasses a wide range of potential disorders usually separated into
three primary categories: musculoskeletal, neurovascular and neuropathic, this
guide presents straightforward guidelines for the dental professional to
categorize a patient's orofacial pain by identifying the quality of the pain and
history, and performing a clinical exam. A series of clinical approaches are
discussed to identify, or rule out, factors that may be contributing to, or
exacerbating the pain.

2) Assessing Risk for Chronic Periodontitis in Adults 3rd Edition

In the third edition of this guide, Dr. Ray C. Williams, DMD, professor of
periodontology and dean of the Stony Brook University School of Dental Medicine,
begins with presenting the most recent information available for understanding
the risk factors associated with chronic periodontitis to the individual
patient. The guide discusses how risk assessment should be done not only as part
of the initial clinical examination to serve as the basis for treatment
strategies, but at recall as well, to determine progress, subsequent treatment
and the frequency of future visits. A critical concept included in this guide is
that risk is not just equivalent to the presence and progression of the disease,
but those without overt disease can also be at risk. Also included is a
description of a software system to aid the practitioner in determining risk and
suggested treatment.

3) Recognition and Management of Patients with Xerostomia 2nd Edition

Xerostomia (more commonly known as "dry mouth") is increasing in prevalence in
the U.S. population and can have a serious effect on someone`s overall oral
health. In this guide, Dr. James Guggenheimer, professor of oral medicine and
pathology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine and
professor of otolaryngology in the School of Medicine, includes a discussion of
the three primary causes of xerostomia: drugs, systemic diseases and radiation
and a detailed description of its signs and symptoms. Especially useful for the
practitioner is a table and accompanying text that deals with various
therapeutic options in general and those that directly address caries control
and management.

For additional information about MetLife`s dental continuing education program,
visit www.metdental.com.

About MetLife

MetLife is a subsidiary of MetLife, Inc. (NYSE:MET), a leading provider of
insurance, employee benefits and financial services with operations throughout
the United States and the Latin America, Europe and Asia Pacific regions.
Through its subsidiaries and affiliates, MetLife, Inc. reaches more than 70
million customers around the world and MetLife is the largest life insurer in
the United States (based on life insurance in-force). The MetLife companies
offer life insurance, annuities, auto and home insurance, retail banking and
other financial services to individuals, as well as group insurance and
retirement & savings products and services to corporations and other
institutions. For more information, visit www.metlife.com.

MetLife, Inc.
Shalana Morris, 212-578-1115
snmorris@metlife.com

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