LA Essentials and Managing the Medically Compromised Patient (PO240616)

AvailabilityCourse has taken place
SubjectOral Surgery
DescriptionThe aim of this course is to increase learners’ ability to provide effective dental anaesthesia, with particular emphasis on the management of patients with medical conditions commonly encountered in everyday general practice.
Additional informationObjectives:
• To outline the purpose and types of local anaesthesia in contemporary dental practice
• To explain the anatomy of the oral cavity and the use of local analgesia techniques for clinical dentistry
• To update and develop knowledge of the medically compromised/older patient, and discuss the medical and dental side-effects of the most common medications used by the walking unwell
• To provide information about current guidance on good dental prescribing practice.

This course is intended for Dentists, Therapists and Hygienists.


VenueEducation Centre, Portsmouth  View details
Date & timeFriday 24 June 2016, 09:30 to 16:30
LecturerJames Wise  View details
Target audience

Recommended to all

Development outcomeNo development outcome
Course styleLecture
Core topicNo core topic
CPD hours5:30
Cost£20.00
Aims
  1. List the different types of local anaesthetics for use in clinical dentistry
  2. Describe local analgesia techniques for clinical dentistry as appropriate to ensure adequate pain control for patients whilst minimising the risk of complications
  3. Describe key physical, emotional and psychological changes which occur as people get older, so as to recognise ageing is not a pathological condition but frequently has medical conditions associated with it
  4. Select and prescribe appropriate medication for the relief of pain and anxiety in a safe and effective manner with appropriate risk assessment