2024 Courses and Events

Course #: 6050
Date: 12/04/2024
Time: 9:00am - 11:00am
Course Info: Half Day
Speaker(s):
Ann Spolarich, R.D.H., Ph.D.

Room: 1E10
Topic: Oral Medicine, Diagnosis, Pathology
Tuition: $185.00
Credits: 2
Recommended For:
Dentists, Hygienists, Assistants, Students, Administrative Staff, Spouse, Educator, Nurse, Doctor

Course Material:

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Description:

This program tackles the growing trend of patients with complex medication regimens, including both prescription drugs and herbal supplements (polypharmacy and polypharmacy). We’ll explore risk factors, potential health complications, and communication strategies to improve collaboration between patients and dentists/physicians. Identifying high-risk populations and practical dental practice recommendations will equip you to minimize medication errors and manage these patients safely.

Learn to:

• describe health risks associated with medical complexity, including avoidable complications such as drug and herbal and dietary supplement interactions
• identify patient populations for whom polypharmacy poses significant risks
• identify risk factors for polypharmacy and polyherbacy
• describe communication strategies for collaborative care to reduce medication errors

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