Fr6085 - Medical Update for Dentistry: From Bisphosphonates to Blood Thinners
Date/Time: 3/21/2025 1 - 4 p.m.
Type: Lectures Handouts: Yes
Room: GWCC - B407
Dentist Fee: $105.00 Other Fee: $75.00
Audience: Dentists, Hygienists, Assistants, Office Staff, Spouses, Students
Keyword(s): Diagnosis/Treatment Planning for Success
Emergencies
Geriatric Medicine
Oral Pathology
Oral Surgery
Pain Management
Pharmacology
AGD Code: 010
Practitioners are caring for an aging population that often present with complex medical histories. The rules for appropriate patient management are constantly changing. BRONJ (bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaw) is now MRONJ (medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw). Total joint replacement patients no longer need premedication. Patients on Coumadin and other blood thinners do not always need to stop medications prior to dental treatment. This course will discuss current recommendations for appropriate management of patients with these and other various medical issues.