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The Importance of a Thorough Medical History for the Dental Patient
Educational Objectives
After completing this webinar, participants will be able to:
- Understand the reason for reviewing a patient’s medical history, even for simple dental procedures.
- Know what the most common medical issues are that will be seen in our patients.
- Appreciate the many medications our patients may be taking and how this can affect our choice of antibiotics, pain medications, and other drugs.
- Know what precautions and treatment alterations should be taken to minimize the risk of medical emergencies and untoward outcomes in our patients.
- Effectively communicate with a patient’s physician regarding modifications they recommend for their dental care.
Abstract
Medical emergencies in the dental office can many times be avoided by a review of a patient’s medical history, medications, and allergies. Cardiovascular, pulmonary, metabolic, and autoimmune diseases put our patients at increased risk, and the medications they may be taking for these problems can interact with those that we prescribe or affect our treatment decisions.
Course Outline
- Overall patient assessment
- Review of cardiovascular diseases and treatments
- Review of pulmonary disease and the medications used for treatment
- Discussion of the most common autoimmune disorders and how they impact dental treatment
- Frequently seen metabolic disorders and their effect on dental procedures
Additional Information
Author Bio
Jay B. Reznick, DMD, MD
Dr. Reznick is a diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. He received his undergraduate biology degree from CAL-Berkeley, dental degree from Tufts University, and his MD degree from the University of Southern California. He did his internship in general surgery at Huntington Memorial Hospital in Pasadena and trained in oral and maxillofacial surgery at L.A. County-USC Medical Center.
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This free Dental Learning presentation is made possible through the continued support of HealthFirst. Jay B. Reznick, DMD, MD is a consultant and/or speaker for the following companies and/or organizations: Dental Learning, HealthFirst. Jay B. Reznick, DMD, MD may receive an honorarium as compensation from the CE Supporter of this presentation and/or from Dental Learning for the time involved in preparing and delivering this online presentation.
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