Registration costs include course materials for 2 CEs, continental breakfast, lunch and parking.
REGISTRATION: Register through our online portal.
8 to 9 a.m.
Title: Navigating the Spectrum: Mucosal and Soft Tissue Lesions – Mimics, Diagnosis, and Management
In clinical practice, oral health care providers encounter many conditions that are routinely managed. Although pathologic changes in the oral cavity are infrequent, providers who can identify these abnormalities, formulate an appropriate diagnosis, and provide timely patient management have the skills essential for comprehensive patient care. This course will be a case study review of soft tissue conditions that can mimic different pathologies. The course will include a discussion of the clinical and historical features, development of a differential diagnosis list, and management strategies of these conditions.
At the completion of this program participants should be able to:
· Understand the importance and determine the components of pertinent medical and clinical history in the evaluation of a patient presenting with mucosal and soft tissue abnormalities.
· Demonstrate an understanding of the etiology, epidemiology, and pathogenesis for these mucosal and soft tissue abnormalities.
· Formulate a clinical differential diagnosis list, develop an initial management or treatment plan, and understand the prognosis for these conditions.
Presenter: Sherry Timmons, DDS, PhD, Clinical Professor, OPRM and Associate Dean for Academic and Student Affairs
9 to 10 a.m.
Title: Dental treatment and pharmacological considerations for patients with cardiovascular conditions
Description: The goal of the course is to help dentists safely treat patients with cardiovascular conditions and understand ways to modify dental treatment as necessary. In addition, course participants will be able to recognize drugs that are commonly used by patients with cardiovascular conditions and how they may impact oral health and treatment of those patients. Dentists will gain comprehensive insights into the pharmacological considerations necessary when treating patients with various cardiovascular issues.
Objectives:
- Identify cardiovascular conditions based on medical history of patients and ways to modify dental treatment as necessary, enabling informed treatment decisions in the dental setting.
- Apply appropriate pharmacological considerations, including medication interactions and contraindications, when planning and executing dental procedures for patients with cardiovascular conditions.
- Develop personalized treatment plans that prioritize patient safety and optimize oral health outcomes within the context of cardiovascular health, fostering a multidisciplinary approach to patient care.
Presenter: Dharini van der Hoeven, MSc, PhD, Associate Professor, OPRM and Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs
GENERAL INFORMATION
The College of Dentistry will make every reasonable effort to assure that requested continuing education programs are provided but assumes no liability for failure to deliver beyond the refunding of fees paid to the University of Iowa. The University of Iowa reserves the right to limit registration to the size of the available classroom or clinical space. Sponsorship of this course does not imply subject matter, product, or technical endorsement.
REGISTRATION: You may register using our online portal: https://apps.dentistry.uiowa.edu/CodCERegistration/
CANCELLATIONS/REFUNDS: Fees paid will be refunded less a $45 per person processing fee following notice of cancellation. Refunds will not be granted for cancellations received after the course begins.
