Challenges for Oral Care
About This Event
Both psychiatric disease and dental disease are two of the most prevalent of all health problems that presently exist in our society today. Mental illness and the resulting disabilities inflict immeasurable difficulties on patients as well as their families. It is essential for dental practitioners to improve their knowledge of this complex aspect of a patient’s medical history. This course provides insights into how mental health conditions impact oral health and vice versa, preparing practitioners to deal effectively with patients facing these challenges. Topics covered include medication interactions in dentistry, oral manifestations of mental illness, and understanding the disabilities and stigma associated with psychiatric disorders.
Learning Objectives
- Demonstrate how mental health and oral health are closely intertwined
- Comprehend how medications used to treat various forms of mental illness can interact with other drugs used in dentistry
- Understand how oral health problems can arise as manifestations of mental illness as well as being side effects of numerous psychiatric medications
- Understand the disabilities and stigma associated with mental illness and enhance knowledge of psychiatric disorders for better individualized dental treatment.
Additional Event Information
Event Format
On-demand
CE Credits
3*