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ASM-2016-Conf-GuideNoBlds_Final_07_Feb1_2016
ASM-2016-Conf-GuideNoBlds_Final_07_Feb1_2016
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Geriatric Medicine for the Dental Team<br />
Michael Wiseman, DDS, M RCS (Edin)<br />
This lecture is intended for the dental team who wish to treat<br />
senior patients. Geriatric patients are coming to their dentist<br />
with increased medical complexities. The dentist must know<br />
how these can influence their dental treatment and how their<br />
dental treatment will affect their medical conditions. This presentation will<br />
highlight frequently encountered disabilities affecting senior patients. Other<br />
topics include pharmacology, consent and ethics.<br />
Learning Objectives:<br />
• Cardiac and pulmonary medical conditions and their affect upon dental care<br />
• Forms of dementia: diagnosis, incidence, prevention and their affect upon<br />
dental care<br />
• Treating the terminally ill patient<br />
Session Code: T-103<br />
Time:<br />
10:00 am – 12:30 pm<br />
Type:<br />
Lecture<br />
Audience:<br />
Dentist; Dental Hygienist; Dental Assistant<br />
RCDSO QA Program: Category 1 (Core) Course Ticketed Event<br />
Fee: $20<br />
Geriatric Dentistry for the Dental Team<br />
“What Should I Do? I Hate Bugs! The Management<br />
of Odontogenic Infections in Dental Practice”<br />
Thomas Borris, DDS<br />
This course will provide the attendees with a foundation for<br />
the surgical and medical management of minor and severe<br />
odontogenic infections in their practices. There will be a thorough<br />
review of current antibiotics and their indications. Unusual<br />
infections such as those encountered with patients receiving bisphosphonate<br />
therapy, cancer chemotherapy and sinus protocols will be covered.<br />
Learning Objectives:<br />
• Discuss the pathophysiology and management of common and complex<br />
odontogenic infections in dental practice<br />
• The clinician will be able to give rationale for antibiotic selection for the<br />
management of head and neck infections<br />
• Be able to discuss the management of unusual infections such as those<br />
associated with the use of bisphosphonates and cancer chemotherapy<br />
Session Code: T-105<br />
Time:<br />
10:00 am – 12:30 pm<br />
Type:<br />
Lecture<br />
Audience:<br />
Dentist Only<br />
RCDSO QA Program: Category 1 (Core) Course Ticketed Event<br />
Fee: $20<br />
Thursday May 5 | ASM 2016 Sessions |<br />
Michael Wiseman, DDS, M RCS (Edin)<br />
With North America’s changing demographics, the senior<br />
patient will represent a significant component of dental<br />
practices. This course is designed to update the dental team<br />
to treat these patients. Medical conditions, dental problems<br />
and office design will be highlighted. Emphasis will be placed on both treating<br />
the healthy and debilitated senior patient. Issues covered include treatment of<br />
root caries, prevention, bisphosphonates, and treating the dying patient. Mobile<br />
dentistry as a practice option will be discussed.<br />
Learning Objectives:<br />
• Office design and marketing a senior-friendly office<br />
• Dental treatment for patients with dementia<br />
• Restorative options and prevention of caries<br />
Session Code: T-104<br />
Time:<br />
2:30 – 5:00 pm<br />
Type:<br />
Lecture<br />
Audience:<br />
Dentist; Dental Hygienist; Dental Assistant<br />
RCDSO QA Program: Category 1 (Core) Course Ticketed Event<br />
Fee: $20<br />
Now Look at the Fine Mess I’ve Gotten Myself Into:<br />
The Identification and Management of Oral Surgery<br />
Complications<br />
Thomas Borris, DDS<br />
This course will provide the attendees with a foundation<br />
for the management of potential surgical complications in<br />
their clinical practices. An emphasis will be placed on the<br />
management of the complications associated with common<br />
surgical procedures. A wide variety of potential complications, including bleeding,<br />
dry sockets, pain, swelling, infections, nerve injuries, sinus communications and<br />
displaced teeth, will be covered. Attendees are encouraged to bring and discuss<br />
cases from their own practices as well during this forum.<br />
Learning Objectives:<br />
• Be able to preoperatively assess patients regarding the potential for<br />
avoidable surgical problems<br />
• Discuss the preparation necessary to minimize the potential for surgical<br />
complications<br />
• Discuss the management of wide variety of common surgical complications<br />
Session Code: T-106<br />
Time:<br />
2:30 – 5:00 pm<br />
Type:<br />
Lecture<br />
Audience:<br />
Dentist; Dental Hygienist; Dental Assistant<br />
RCDSO QA Program: Category 2<br />
Fee:<br />
Free<br />
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