Diabetes Mellitus: Etiology, Medical management and Dental Implications
About This Event
Diabetes mellitus is a chronic disease affecting all age groups. This webinar reviews the pathophysiology and pharmacotherapy commonly used to treat diabetes, discusses drugs and their adverse reactions and interactions, reviews oral manifestations and complications (dental caries, periodontal disease, fungal infection, salivary dysfunction), and covers common medical emergencies that may be encountered in the dental office. Course login opens 15 minutes prior to start. LIVE Webinar using the Zoom platform; credits awarded are live/in-person.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize the prevalence, incidence and etiology of diabetes mellitus
- Understand the pathophysiology and pharmacotherapy of diabetes
- Understand common complications such as dental caries, periodontal disease, fungal infection and salivary dysfunction
- Introduce appropriate procedures in dental practice to optimize care for patients with diabetes
- Recognize and manage medical emergencies in these patients
Additional Event Information
Target Audience
Dentists, Allied dental professionals
Event Format
Virtual
CE Credits
1.5*