Bolton and Wigan LDC Event on Drug Dilemmas in Dentistry (NW190612B)

AvailabilityCourse has taken place
SubjectPain Management
DescriptionThis course will discuss the drug dilemmas in dentistry
Additional information

Registration and buffet is available from 6pm.

This course is free to attend for dental practices in the Wigan and Bolton area only.

VenueWigan Medical Education Centre, Wigan - Greater Manchester  View details
Date & timeWednesday 12 June 2019, 18:30 to 20:00
LecturerChristine Randall  View details
Target audience

Recommended to all

Development outcomeC
Course styleLecture
Core topic Not a core topic
CateringRefreshments and Evening Meal
CPD hours2:00
CostNo charge
Aims

To raise awareness of drug related issues relevant to dentistry

Objectives
  • Update on medicines legislation as it relates to the dental team
  • Update on toothpaste prescribing issues
  • Advise on antibiotic prescribing for endocarditis prophylaxis - when recommended
  • Update on changes to local anaesthetic prescribing information
  • Update on reporting adverse drug reactions
Learning outcomes

Following the session delegates will:

  • Appreciate the laws, guidance and legal constraints associated with managing and administering medicines.
  • Understand the issues around high strength fluoride toothpaste prescribing
  • Be able to identify oral adverse drug reactions, appreciate the value of the UK’s Yellow Card Scheme and the professional responsibility to contribute appropriately to it.
  • Be able to recognise and manage common areas of concern when treating patients on medicines or using medicines to treat patients.