Management of Medically Compromised Patients; an update on guidance for bisphosphonates, anticoagulants, steroids and endocarditis in dentistry (SW26-05-13-02)

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Bisphosphonates Related Osteonecrosis Dental Plating handout
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SubjectMiscellaneous
DescriptionPlease join Pippa and Simon as they walk us through the most up to date guidelines covering management of medically compromised individuals in general dental practice. This is an updated version of the popular study day ‘Anticoagulants, Endocarditis, Bisphosphonates and All That!’ and in addition will include steroids and ASA grading and its relevance to us in practice. All members of the dental team are very welcome to join us. This will be a small group, with lots of opportunities for interaction, case discussion and questions.
Additional information

“A great day – I feel much more confidence on managing patients with complex medical conditions and knowing when to refer”

VenueTaunton Conference Centre, Taunton - Somerset  View details
Date & timeWednesday 13 May 2026, 09:30 to 16:15
Lecturersmiss Pippa Blacklock & Simon Heywood  View details
Target audience

Recommended to all

Development outcomeC
Course styleInteractive Workshop
Catering Meal
Core topic Not a core topic
CPD hours6:00
Cost£90.00
Aims

To review and discuss current national guidelines and guidance on the management of the dental

patient undergoing invasive and surgical treatment and how this may be affected by their medical

issues

Objectives

By the end of the day delegates should feel more confident about:

Bisphosphonates ,warfarin, antiplatelet agents and steroids

NICE guidelines for prophylaxis against endocarditis - what we should tell patients

The dental patient with medical conditions in terms of ASA grading and its relevance

 

Outcome : Delegates should feel better able to make decisions about their patients' overall health and whether or not they are safe to treat in the dental surgery

Learning outcomes

A seminar/small group course enabling practitioners to be aware of current guidelines, so ensuring patient safety.