Demystifying cardiology for the dental management of patients with cardiac issues (SW-2-01-11-01)

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SubjectTreatment planning
DescriptionPatients who present with cardiac issues requiring dental treatment or a preoperative dental check can present challenges in understanding their implications for the oral healthcare team. Louise Hopper, Specialist in Special Care Dentistry and Frances Cantin, Adult Congenital Heart Disease Nurse, will demystify some of the conditions we come across in primary care dentistry. They will explain why prevention and stabilisation is key, how to manage patients safely, an overview of current guidance, appropriate people to seek advice from and when and how to refer to specialist dental services.
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VenueMS Teams, Virtual - N/A - Virtual  View details
Date & timeWednesday 11 January 2023, 18:30 to 20:00
LecturerDr Louise Hopper  View details
Target audience

Recommended to all

Development outcomeB, D
Course styleE- learning
CateringNone
Core topic Not a core topic
CPD hours1:30
Cost£15.00
Aims

The aim of this webinar is to demystify the cardiac conditions that often present in primary care general practice so these patients can be managed safely by the oral healthcare team


Objectives

By the end of this webinar participants should:

1. Recognise cardiac conditions that affect dental management such as heart murmurs, hole in the heart, heart surgery, MIs, congenital and non-congenital conditions, medication.


2. Understand cardiologist letters as they apply to dental care

3. Recognise how these conditions can affect dental management

4. Explain why patients may need to be seen pre and post operatively

5. Identify where to get advice on cardiac conditions and patient management

6. Have an overview of current guidance and resources on the dental management of cardiac patients.

7. Describe how patients can be stabilised and cared for in general dental practice.

Learning outcomes

By the end of this webinar oral healthcare professionals will be able to support and manage patients with cardiac issues with more confidence.