Managing urgent dental patients in the COVID era (NW210222A)

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SubjectPharmacology
DescriptionConventionally, dental surgeons fix toothache and deal with trauma using dental procedures. Antibiotics don’t cure toothache but may be required as an adjunct to a procedure. Managing patients remotely in the COVID-era has been challenging and this webinar will provide an update on urgent patient management in the COVID era
Additional information

Registration from 5.45pm

*Please note this course is fully subsidised by Health Education England, if you fail to attend this session you will be charged a cancellation fee of £30

VenueMS Teams, Webinar  View details
Date & timeMonday 22 February 2021, 18:00 to 20:00
LecturerDr Wendy Thompson  View details
Target audience

Recommended to all

Development outcomeA, C, D
Course styleLecture
Core topic Not a core topic
Catering None
CPD hours2:00
CostNo charge
Aims

To provide an update on managing patients with acute dental conditions, including remotely.

Objectives
  • identify where to find the latest guidance
  • recognise why remote management is a compromise
  • define when remote prescribing is necessary
Learning outcomes

Following the webinar delegates will:

  • have knowledge of the latest UK guidelines on management of patients with acute conditions, including remotely.
  • be able to communicate with patients and other members of the team about why antibiotics are not necessarily the right answer.