A Day With Karen Baker: Drug Related Problems and Reactions

Drug-Related Problems in Dental Practice: It's a Minefield Out There!

8:30am - 11:30am

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Increasing numbers of dental patients are uncontrolled hypertensives or on multiple medications with complex oral health problems. Many new cardiovascular and central nervous system drugs can interact with dental drugs or affect bleeding or wound healing. Consequently, more and more dental patients suffer from multiple side effect or stated intolerances. Dental professionals are frequently faced with medically complex and chemically challenged patients and need practical strategies for providing safe and appropriate care. Karen will discuss the best method for identifying drug-related problems encountered in dental practice and will outline practical management solutions. Extensive handouts will supplement discussion of common drug side effects and treatment modifications based on the patient's chronic medications. Throughout the program, primary emphasis will be placed on developing consistent strategies for treating medically complex dental patients. An extensive and current handout will greatly enhance the chair-side value of this fast-paced and practical course.

Course Objectives:

At the conclusion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Recognize the specific dental treatment modifications necessary to prevent complications in patients with major cardiovascular or central nervous system disorders
• Modify dental treatment for patients on chronic medications for diabetes, weight loss, osteoporosis, and autoimmune disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis or psoriasis
• Identify new biologics or targeted therapies likely to cause oral complications
• Buy and use the three drug references most helpful in managing medicated dental patients
  

*Those attending both sessions will receive a box lunch*

Drug Reactions and Interactions Important in Clinical Dentistry

12:00pm - 3:00pm

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Dental patients are becoming more chemically challenged which means that clinicians must consider the dental treatment impact of chronic drug therapy or chemical exposure. This program will provide clinically useful information on identification and management of intra-oral drug and chemical effects and potential drug interactions with dental drugs. Drug-induced effects such as bruxism, increased gag reflex, medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ), candidosis and xerostomia will be examined. Chemical effects such as mucosal irritation, sensitivity and ulcerations will also be described. Extensive handouts will supplement this fast-paced lecture with emphasis on practical clinical management of medicated dental patients.

Course Objectives:

At the conclusion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Describe the most common causes of xerostomia, taste disorders, oral pigmentation, osteonecrosis of the jaw, chemical sensitivity and mucositis
• Discuss dental management strategies for xerostomia, halitosis and mucositis
• List four chronic medications that limit vasoconstrictor dosage
  

Educational Method: Live Lecture