Medical Assessment of the Dental Patient (SW25-03-18-1)

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SubjectPharmacology
DescriptionAlex Adams (Specialty Doctor, Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital) will be joining us 'virtually' to discuss the importance of taking a good medical history. This evening will include discussion on managing patients taking anticoagulants, anti platelet medication, bisphosphonates, chemo/radiotherapy and steroids. Alex will refer to current guidelines to ensure we are managing are patients appropriately in primary care - and which patients we should consider referring.
Additional information

This course is suitable for all members of the dental team.  

Joining instructions will be made available by email in advance of the session. Please do not share these with other people, CPD certificates will be available after the course so your place must be booked via maxcourse

This course starts at 7.00pm. Please log on in good time, late attenders may not be admitted.

VenueZoom, N/A - N/A - Virtual  View details
Date & timeTuesday 18 March 2025, 19:00 to 20:30
LecturerMr Alexander Adams  View details
Target audience

Recommended to all

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

To increase confidence in understanding a patients medical history and current relevant guidelines.

Objectives

Following the course, delegates will:

1. Discuss important general medical issues relevant to dental treatment to dental treatment, including steroids and chemo/radiotherapy

2. Contextualise osteonecrosis risk for patients taking bisphosphonate or antiresoptive medications

3. Understand the role of anticoagulant and anti platelet agents and their implications for dental patients

4. Determine which cases may be treated in dental practice or are best referred

Learning outcomes

Following the session, participants will feel more confident in managing dental patients with complex medical histories.