Dental CE Course: Office Update: Dental Medical Emergencies and the Top 25 Brand Name and Generic Prescription Drugs

This course will review the top 25 brand name and generic drugs by prescription sales in the U.S. Today's patients present taking an increasing number of medications that can impact dental management based on their oral side effects and potential drug interactions the dentist may need to be aware of. This course will inform the general practitioner as to the clinical uses of these medications, their side effects that may impact both their oral health and the dental management of the patient. Participants will leave with a thorough understanding of which drug interactions may be clinically relevant. The second part of this course will discuss how to manage medical emergencies in the dental office.

Learning objectives

At the conclusion of the course, participants will understand:

* Review of the 25 top-used drugs in the U.S.
* Discussion of side effects and potential drug interactions to be aware of
* How to treat a patient with a history of heart disease, diabetes, and endocrine problems
* How to handle Syncope, shock, MI, and cardiac arrest
* Drugs that affect the incidence of emergency problems
* Drugs used to treat emergencies and suggested medications to keep available in the office
* Management of the allergic reaction
* Preparing the office and staff for a medical emergency including equipment and drugs
* Training and diagnosis and management of common medical emergencies