7
hour course, updated 1/2005
The
most common drugs likely to be reported on the health history will be discussed
with emphasis on the pharmacological effects, significance of dosage, common
brand names and common side effects that have an impact on oral
healthcare. Dental management for
clients due to drug effects or the indicated disease condition will be
provided, as well as the management of potential medical emergency
situations. Oral health education
considerations due to drug-induced oral side effects will be identified. Antibiotic prophylaxis regimens for selected
dental patients will be reviewed, as well as the indications for prescribing
antimicrobial therapy for orodental infection.
OBJECTIVES: The participant will
1. Receive information on
commonly prescribed drugs likely to be reported on the health
history.
2. Identify the diseases for
which these drugs are indicated and the impact on the dental treatment plan.
3. Review the pharmacological
management of those disease conditions as it relates to oral healthcare.
4.
Identify the drug action, usual dosage,
interactions with drugs used in dentistry and side effects relevant to oral
healthcare.
5.
Consider indications for
antibiotic prophylaxis prior to dental treatment likely to result in
significant bleeding.
6. Examine current indications
for prescribing antimicrobials to treat oral infections.
COURSE
OUTLINE
I. Drugs prescribed for common medical indications
a.
Classification, indication,
dosage, side effects and drug interactions
b.
Pharmacological management
c.
Dental treatment plan
modifications or implications
II. Conditions discussed
a.
Antibiotics/Antiinfectives/antivirals
b.
Cardiovascular drugs
c.
Psychopharmacologic agents,
antianxiety agents, antidepressants
d.
Analgesics and
anti-inflammatory drugs
e.
Anticholesterol, hormone
replacement, antisecretory, respiratory drugs
III. Management considerations
a.
Preparatory actions prior to
treatment
b.
Treatment considerations and
precautions
c.
Selfcare and preventive
management considerations
d.
CDC/ADA recommendations for
dentistry
