"Mysteries of the Medical History" - Every Dental Professional's Toolkit in Successfully Interpreting A Patient’s Medical History

CE Hours 2

About this live event

What potential complications lurk behind the patient’s medical history that may impact dental therapy, alter treatment plans, and perhaps even result in medical emergencies? Armed only with a summary of past and current disease states and a list of current medications, will you be able to decipher the clues, solve the mysteries, and employ innovative treatment strategies to save the day? This program will provide an overview of the dental implications of not only the prescription and OTC drugs, supplements, and substances frequently used by patients but also the medications frequently used in the dental office. Special emphasis will be placed on providing dental hygienists with practical tools they can apply every day in interpreting a patient’s medical history and understanding the impact on patient care.

Learning Objectives

Discuss the medications, supplements, and substances most frequently encountered on a patient’s medical history and their impact on dental therapy.
Describe the medications frequently used in dentistry and their impact on a patient’s systemic illnesses and their treatment.
Explore potential undiagnosed systemic illness that may be present in a patient who is self-medicating to treat signs and symptoms but not the underlying condition itself.

Learning Levels

All Levels

Target Audience

This educational activity is intended for a professional audience of healthcare providers, including Dentists, Dental Hygienists, and Dental Assistants.

Agenda

6:00 - 6:15pm Introduction (15 minutes)

6:15 - 7:00pm Patient Case Study #1 (45 minutes)

7:00 - 7:45pm Patient Case Study #2 (45 minutes)

7:45 - 8:00pm Conclusion and Q&A (15 minutes)

Live event Instructor(s)

Thomas Viola, R.Ph., CCP

Dental Pharmacology Clinician, Educator, Speaker, Author

With over 30 years of experience as a board-certified pharmacist, clinical educator, professional speaker, and published author, Tom Viola has earned his international reputation as the go-to specialist for making pharmacology practical and useful for all members of the dental team. As the founder of Pharmacology Declassified, Tom provides valuable insight into the complex interplay between pharmacology and physiology so that clinicians may be knowledgeable about the dental considerations of general medicine and the medical considerations of general dentistry. As an educator, Tom is a member of the faculty of over 10 dental professional degree programs and has received several awards for outstanding teacher of the year. As an author, Tom is well known for his contributions to several professional journals and pharmacology textbooks and currently serves as a consultant to the ADA’s Council on Scientific Affairs. As a speaker, Tom has been recognized by many industry organizations and associations as a leader in continuing dental education and has presented over 1000 informative and engaging seminars and webinars to dental professionals since 2001.

Disclosure

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