Systemic Disorders. Are They Relevant for Oral Health?
About This Event
The relevance of systemic diseases and their implications on oral health is well established. However, the effects of medications used in the management of systemic disorders on oral health are often overlooked. In this presentation, Dr. Lança discusses select pathologies with high prevalence, including asthma, hypertension, diabetes, and more, as well as the medications used in their pharmacotherapy and the importance for clinical practice.
Learning Objectives
- Present an up to date overview of these disorders
- Discuss the mechanisms of action of medications commonly used in their treatment (e.g., bronchodilators, antihypertensives, anticoagulants, antidiabetics, antiepileptic and antiparkinsonian medications)
- Discuss the adverse effects of pharmacotherapy on oral health (e.g., non-odontogenic tooth pain, periodontitis, thrombocytopenia and bleeding, hypoglycemia, gingival hyperplasia and behavioural dysfunction)
- Discuss prevention and management of those adverse effects on oral health.
Additional Event Information
Event Format
On-demand
CE Credits
3*