Osteonecrosis of the jaw - an update (FT2614)
Availability | Course has taken place |
Subject | Oral and maxillofacial surgery |
Description | Vinod graduated with honours from Liverpool University in 2007. He then went on to do VT and subsequently a series of SHO jobs in OMFS, head and neck surgery and dental. This was followed by specialist training in Oral Surgery at Guys Dental Hospital obtaining his Royal College membership exam and CCST in December 2013. He then continued in the department as an associate specialist and since June 2016, to date works as a consultant oral surgeon at Guys. |
Venue | Main Room, Center Parcs Longleat Forest, Warminster - Swindon & N Wiltshire View details |
Date & time | Thursday 14 February 2019, 15:00 to 17:00 |
Lecturer | Dr Vinod Patel View details |
Target audience | Recommended to all |
Development outcome | C |
Course style | Lecture |
Catering | Tea and coffee only |
Core topic | Not a core topic |
CPD hours | 2:00 |
Cost | No charge |
Aims | To update delegates on bisphosphonates, new anti-resorptive bone agents and anti-angiogenic medications, their mechanisms of action and indication for prescription |
Objectives | To be aware of the clinical presentation, signs and symptoms of a medication related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ) To be aware of diagnosis and management of patients with an MRONJ and when to refer To be aware of assessing patient risk of an MRONJ and alternative treatment strategies in the prevention of MRONJ To be able to manage patients on bisphosphonates and other bone anti-resorptive medications to be able to ascertain when to refer patients for surgical treatment and when treatment is appropriate in primary dental care To be able to diagnose and osteonecrosis and prepare the patient for anticipated management upon referral To be able to prevent any procedures with may induce an osteonecrosis |
Learning outcomes | For delegates to know what the risks for medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ) are, how to manage the risks, and when to refer to secondary care. Delegates will also gain an understanding of the secondary care management of these patients. |