Drugs and Dentistry (CPD06MAR19)

AvailabilityCourse has taken place
SubjecteCPD
DescriptionAn interactive day examining common drug groups and treatment planning for the management of patients on them.
Additional information

This course is designed to help with managing patients with multiple co-morbidites to enable safe and effective delivery of care by understanding the role medications play in patient outcomes. GDC outcomes A and C

VenueWeetwood Hall Hotel, Leeds  View details
Date & timeWednesday 6 March 2019, 09:30 to 16:40
LecturersMiss Divyakumari Keshani, Hanya Mahmood & Claire Wilson  View details
Target audience

Mandatory: Dental Hygienist (£25.00pp discount), or Dental Therapist (£25.00pp discount), or Dentist

Course styleHands-on course
CategoryClinical course
CateringRefreshments and lunch
Development outcomeA, C
CPD hours6:00
Cost£50.00 (subject to discounts, see Target audience above)
Aims

To improve awareness of the impact of different drugs on the delivery of oral health care and how to manage these patients

Objectives
  • To improve knowledge of commonly prescribed drugs, associated medical problems and considerations for dental treatment planning
  • To highlight guidelines relevant to the management of the medically complex patient
  • To offer a forum for discussion in relation to patient management controversies at the medical/dental interface