Type: Lectures
Room: Omni - International Ballroom C
Dentist Fee: $105.00 Other Fee: $75.00
Audience: Dentists, Hygienists, Assistants, Office Staff, Lab techs, Spouses, Students
Keyword(s): Anesthesia/Sedation
Communication
Dental Assisting
Diagnosis/Treatment Planning
Emergencies
Endodontics
Geriatric Medicine
Health and Wellness/Nutrition
Hygiene
Implants
Legal/Malpractice
Motivation/Leadership
Oral Pathology
Oral Surgery
Orthodontics
Pain Management
Pediatric Dentistry
Periodontics
Pharmacology
Prosthodontics
Pre-Dental
COVID
Oral Systemic Health
AGD Code: 130
Credits: 2.00
In our information-saturated world, many patients turn to OTC medications, dietary supplements and even unregulated substances to manage their own health, including dental pain and anxiety. This course explores the growing trend of patient self-medication and the significant implications it has for oral health care. Dentists and dental hygienists will learn to identify self-medication behaviors, recognize potential risks and interactions, and engage patients in nonjudgmental informed discussion.