OVERVIEW
Rational clinical use of therapeutic agents for prevention, diagnosis
and treatment of oral disease requires an understanding of basic pharmacologic
principles. These principles apply to all drugs and pertain to
the administration and absorption of drugs,
the distribution of drugs to different body sites, the general mechanisms
by which drugs produce their effects at their sites of action, the
mechanisms of drug elimination from the body, and patient related variables.
This course will provide an update on the pharmacological management,
odontogenic infections, indications for antimicrobial prophylaxis in
dentistry, and the clinical implications of drugs taken by our patients.
OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of this course, the practitioner will:
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Select the most appropriate therapeutic intervention for the management
of acute odontogenic pain
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Local anesthetics
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COX-1, COX-2 and COX-3 inhibitors
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Combination analgesics
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Select the most appropriate therapeutic intervention for the management
of an acute odontogenic infection considering the diagnosis, the need
for antibacterial chemotherapy, the benefits versus the risks of drug
therapy, the need to individualize drug regimen, the need for educating
patients, and the importance of follow-up.
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Become familiar with current guidelines regarding the use of antimicrobial
prophylaxis
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Become familiar with current and accepted therapeutic agents prescribed
for the treatment of systemic disease states of special interest.
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Identify high-risk patients and develop appropriate diagnostic, preventive,
and therapeutic strategies in accordance with the patient's medical
and pharmacological status.
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Recognize the potential for adverse drug-drug interactions, drug-disease
interactions, and drug-induced illnesses (including the oral manifestations
of drug therapy).
PRESENTERS
GEZA T. TEREZHALMY, D.D.S., M.A., received his DDS degree from Case
Western Reserve University in 1971, obtaining his postgraduate Certificate
in Oral Medicine from the National Naval Dental Center. He received
his MA degree in Higher Education and Human Development from The George
Washington University. Dr. Terezhalmy is the Endowed Professor in Clinical
Dentistry in the Department of Dental Diagnostic Science with a cross
appointment in the Department of Pharmacology in the Graduate School
of Biomedical Sciences at The University of Texas Health Science Center
at San Antonio.
TIME
Check-in: Lobby, 8:00 AM
Program: Friday, 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM
LOCATION
The University of Texas Health Science at San Antonio
Laredo Campus Extension
1937 E. Bustamante
Laredo, Texas 78041
TUITION
Dentist: $169.50
Dentist: $169.50 - 20% = $135.50
Dentist: $169.50 - 15% = $144.00
Allied Dental Personnel: $139.50
Allied Dental Personnel: $139.50 - 20% = $111.50
Allied Dental Personnel: $139.50 - 15% = $118.50
CREDIT (Course Code:124726A)
AGD Code: 730 Hours: 7
Two Step Savings
Register before August 5, 2007 to receive a 20% discount.
Register before September 6, 2007 to receive a 15% discount. |
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