OVERVIEW
Treating the elderly can be intimidating because it often requires
the general dentist to manage complex medical and dental problems in
an atmosphere of uncertainty. This course explores practical approaches
that will assist you in the successful management of dental patients
with chronic medical conditions. Dr. Dirks will discuss basic risk
assessment strategies needed to safely provide dental care. Learn how
to integrate nursing facility patients into your existing practice.
OBJECTIVES
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General principles of risk assessment
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Determining when physician input is warranted
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What is “medically necessary” dental care?
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Antibiotic prophylaxis & management of patients in the “grey
areas”
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Managing patients on anticoagulant and antiplatelet therapies
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Risk stratification and cardiac patients
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The must have “geriatric tools of the trade”
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Aspiration risk and the elderly
PRESENTER
SARAH J. DIRKS, D.D.S., received her dental degree from The University
of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio in 1988. She has a full-time
practice in Geriatric Dentistry with an emphasis on medically compromised
elderly patients. She completed fellowship training in Geriatrics and
served as Clinical Director of the UTHSCSA Geriatric Dental Clinic
prior to going into private practice. Dr. Dirks has patients from over
thirty nursing facilities in South Texas. Her patient base is primarily
from referring physicians and associated adjunct medical care providers.
TIME
Check-in & Breakfast: D.S. Cafeteria, 8:00 AM
Program: Friday, 9:00 AM-5:00 PM
LOCATION
The University of Texas Health Science Center
at San Antonio, Dental School
TUITION
Dentist: $199.50
Allied Dental Personnel: $149.50
CREDIT (Course Code: 124530A)
AGD Code: 752 Hours: 7 |
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