Management of Oral & Dental Disease for the Non-Dental Professionals (SW-20-01-29-01)
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Subject | Miscellaneous | ||
Description | Currently 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. | ||
Venue | China Fleet Country Club, Saltash - Cornwall View details | ||
Date & time | Wednesday 29 January 2020, 08:45 to 16:30 | ||
Lecturers | Ms Judy Caesley, Jane Collingwood, Sara Harford, Mr Matthew Heming, Miss Manal Mohammed & Ms Jennifer Sawyer View details | ||
Target audience | Mandatory: General Medical Practitioner, or General Medical Practitioner Trainee | ||
Development outcome | C | ||
Course style | Lecture | ||
Catering | Light buffet | ||
Core topic | Not a core topic | ||
CPD hours | 6:00 | ||
Cost | No 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 | ||