Overview
The newly discovered condition of bisphosphonate related osteonecrosis
of the jaw (BRONJ) has captured the attention of both the patient
and healthcare professional. One’s perspective on this issue
is largely dependent on one’s occupation. The dentist is concerned
over the lack of effective therapies to manage BRONJ, while the physician
is concerned the arbitrary reduction in bisphosphonate use is not
in the patient’s best interest.
The patient feels helplessly caught in the middle. An appropriate
understanding of the use of bisphosphonates, and the risks they entail,
is essential to develop and implement timely preventive and therapeutic
strategies that are compatible with the patient’s physical
and emotional ability to undergo and respond to dental care.
Objectives
With the aid of Power Point slides and an interactive discussion
format, this course is intended to improve the practitioner’s
understanding of the bisphosphonates, their use in medical practice,
and their potential impact on the dental patient.
PRESENTER
MICHAELL A. HUBER, D.D.S., received his dental degree from The University
of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, Dental School in 1980
and received his Certificate in Oral Medicine from the Naval Dental
School, Bethesda in 1988 and served as Program Chairman and Specialty
Advisor for Oral Medicine to the Surgeon General of United States
Navy from 1996-1998. He is an Associate Professor and Head, Division
of Oral Medicine, Dental Diagnostic Science, University of Texas
Health Science Center at San Antonio, Dental School. He is a Diplomate
of the American Board of Oral Medicine.
TIME
Check-in: Saturday, five hours prior to kick-off
Game: Texas vs. Rice
Royal Texas-Memorial Stadium (kick-off time TBA)
LOCATION
Joe C. Thompson Conference Center at
The University of Texas at Austin
26th and Red River (next to LBJ Library)
Austin, Texas 78713
(800) 882-8784
TUITION
Individual with game ticket: $245.00 SOLD OUT
Individual without game ticket: $165.00
CREDIT (Course Code:126369A)
AGD Code: 180 Hours: 3
Pre-game meals can be purchased for guests at $12.00 per person.
The Dental School thanks Zimmer, Biomet 3i Implant, Ocean Dental, and
P&G Professional Oral Health for their educational grants in support
of this continuing education series. |
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