Fr6069 - Sugar? Yes, Please!: How to Successfully Treat Patients With Diabetes
Date/Time: 3/21/2025 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Type: Lectures Handouts: No
Room: GWCC - B212
Dentist Fee: $105.00 Other Fee: $75.00
Audience: Dentists, Hygienists, Assistants, Office Staff, Lab techs, Spouses, Students
Keyword(s): Dental Assisting
Geriatric Medicine
Health and Wellness/Nutrition
Hygiene
Pediatric Dentistry
Pharmacology
Pre-Dental
AGD Code: 750
This program will provide participants with an overview of diabetes mellitus, the arsenal of medications used in its treatment and the impact of both the disease and its treatment on dental therapy. Special emphasis will be placed on the new glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) agonists, such as Ozempic (semaglutide) and Mounjaro (tirzepatide). Additionally, this course will describe the treatment modifications, patient management strategies and care planning techniques recommended for dental patients with diabetes.