This Module will cover different aspects to make dentists more comfortable in dealing with medically compromised patients, as well as aware of the various modalities of sedation available for these procedures, and how to assess these patients, what are the implications of the underlying disease, pharmacological therapies, and ultimately how this impacts dental care.
Technique to evaluate patient blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate and use of Pulse Oximetry
Reviewing the common diseases (Cardiovascular, Respiratory, Endocrine, and Musculoskeletal) and their impact on dentistry.
Knowledgeable on common anti-coagulants and practice guidelines
Knowledgeable on the spectrum and pharmacology of Local Anesthesia available for sedation of patients from oral sedation to General Anesthesia
Be aware of the Neurophysiology of local anesthetics
Review of the different techniques for maxillary and mandibular Anesthesia.
Understand the common dental medical emergencies and the protocol of the residence country.
Knowledgeable on evidence-based strategies for dental pain and Dental Anesthesia.
Complications and emergencies
Understand the Medically compromised patients:
Cardiovascular disease (angina, MI, hypertension, congenital heart disease, valvular heart disease)
Respiratory disease (asthma, COPD, emphysema)
Neurological disorders (seizure, CVA, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, schizophrenia)
Renal Disease
Liver Disease
Metabolic disease (diabetes)
Hematologic disease (anemia, hemophilia)
Understanding the pharmacology in Implantology (Preoperative and postoperative)
Understanding the different Medical Emergencies happened in the clinic:
Emergency equipment and medication
Unconsciousness
Respiratory distress (shortness of breath, asthmatic attack, airway obstruction)
Altered consciousness
Chest pain
Cardiac arrest
Allergic reaction
Emergency equipment and medication
Understanding the different Emergencies techniques and equipment:
IV set up
CPR and BLS
Oral/pharyngeal airway blocks
Pulse-oximeter
Blood pressure
Reviewing different Case Scenarios of Emergencies in the clinic
Course Duration (Days): 2 Days
Course starting on : Registration is open to be held in Q4. 2024
Total Points: 20 CE
Fees: 1,290 CAD
Course delivery: Online
