Management of Oral & Dental Disease for the Non-Dental Professionals (SW-21-04-14-01)

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SubjectMiscellaneous
DescriptionCurrently GPs receive little training in the diagnosis and management of oro-dental disease and its management. This day is aimed at providing delegates with an understanding of the diagnosis and management of dental pain and the rationale for use of antibiotics and management of severe orofacial infection. The symposium will also cover dental trauma, oral cancer and differential diagnosis of ulceration, impact on medical conditions on dental treatment and impact of oral health on general health.
Additional information

This course is being hosted by the Devon Primary Care Training Hub. Please book your place on this course before 5pm on Thursday 8th April 2021.

By registering on Maxcourse you are giving permission for your email to be sent to the Primary Care Training Hub who will send out the Zoom link for the meeting in advance of the day.

If you are unable to book as the course says it is full, please ensure you put your name on the waiting list as more places will be made available for booking.

VenueWebex, .... - N/A - Virtual  View details
Date & timeWednesday 14 April 2021, 09:00 to 16:30
LecturersShameen Jaana Belone, Ms Judy Caesley, Dr Rachel Cowie, Ms Kathryn French, Jessica Mann, Miss Rosie Power & Mr Michael Wheeler  View details
Target audience

Mandatory: General Medical Practitioner, or General Medical Practitioner Trainee

Development outcomeC
Course styleE- learning
CateringNone
Core topic Not a core topic
CPD hours6:00
CostNo charge
Aims

The aim of this day is to provide non-dental healthcare providers with an overview of the diagnosis and management of acute dental problems. 


Objectives

By the end of this session delegates should be able:

1. To gain knowledge and understanding of the differential diagnosis and management of dental pain and acute dental infections and dental trauma

2. To prescribe antibiotics to manage dental infections appropriately

2. To outline how medical treatment may affect the dental management of patients

3. To gain an understanding of the relationship between oral health and systemic disease

4. To be able to recognise the signs and symptoms of oral cancer

Learning outcomes

By the end of the session delegates should have;

 

Improved knowledge and understanding of the role of the non dental healthcare provider in the management of acute dental related pain and trauma

Improved understanding and communication with the dental profession regarding patients with medical conditions that will impact on dental management

Improved recognition and referral of oral cancer