Dental Implications of Medical Treatments

Welcome to our course on the dental implications of Dental Implications of Medical Treatments. This course is essential for dental professionals as it equips them with the knowledge and skills needed to manage dental patients on various medications or therapies, ensuring their safety and effective treatment.

This course provides a comprehensive understanding of how common medications and therapies, such as anticoagulants, antiplatelets, corticosteroids, immunosuppressive therapies, and cancer treatments, affect dental care and oral health.

This course is specifically designed for dentists, dental professionals, and students who aim to enhance their competence in handling patients with complex medical histories and medication regimens.

The course focuses on evidence-based strategies for managing patients on medications that can impact dental treatments, addressing the complexities of drug interactions, and specific risks such as medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ).

We look into recognising and managing oral side effects of cancer therapies, minimising infection and healing complications for patients on immunosuppressive therapies, and safely treating patients on various other medications like PPIs, antihistamines, and NSAIDs.

By the end of this course, you will be equipped with the knowledge to understand and manage the dental implications of a wide range of medical treatments, ensuring optimal care for your patients.

If you're not yet a member of Dentaljuce, we highly recommend you to join and gain access to this comprehensive course.

This course, along with over 100 other CPD courses, is available for a single membership payment.

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This course is specifically designed to meet General Dental Council PfP requirement 1.5.2: "Describe the range of orthodox ... therapies that may impact on patient management".

Aim: Equip dental professionals to safely manage patients on common medications or therapies affecting oral health and dental care. Objective: - Enable dental professionals to use evidence-based strategies for managing patients on medications or therapies, addressing drug interactions, oral side effects, and specific risks. Anticipated learning outcomes: The learner will, with respect to the components that he or she has elected to study as listed below: - understand the dental implications of anticoagulants and antiplatelets and manage bleeding risks. - know how to identify medications that increase MRONJ risk and adjust treatment plans. - recognise oral side effects of cancer therapies like chemotherapy and radiotherapy. - know how to manage dental patients on corticosteroids or immunosuppressive therapies, minimising infection and healing complications. - apply safe and effective strategies for treating patients on common medications such as PPIs, antihistamines, and NSAIDs. GDC Development Outcome: C

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