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Jade Sutton
Administrative Assistant II
Medical History Taking in Dental Patients
Date: | Thursday, June 22, 2023 |
Time: | 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. |
Location: | University of Maryland School of Dentistry - Live Webinar via Zoom |
Tuition: | Dental Professionals: $69 |
Credits: |
2 CDE credit hours - lecture The University of Maryland School of Dentistry designated this activity for 2 Continuing Dental Education hours. |
Target Audience: | Dental Professionals |
Presented by: | Sanjay Chand, MD |
Conflict of Interest: | Nothing to disclose |
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Speaker Biography
Sanjay Chand, MD, has specialized in Medicine with emphasis on clinical therapeutics and infection control. He is Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Detroit Mercy’s School of Dentistry.
Dr. Chand is Director of Infection Control and oversees best practices at the Dental School. He is responsible for infection control policies and their implementation at the school.
Dr. Chand is Director of Dental, Dental Hygiene, Physician Assistant and Nurse Anesthesia courses at the University.
He is a popular speaker at many Continuing Education talks at national and international conferences. His area of expertise includes infection control, pain management, Opioid Use Disorders and chronic disease management in the dental patient. He has been well received at the Michigan Dental Association (MDA), Michigan Dental Hygienists Association (MDHA) and OSAP (Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention) Annual conference these past few years.
Course Description
Dental patients may present with complex medical history of past and current illnesses which may impact delivery of dental care. This course will describe the importance of taking a thorough medical history and how it may impact dental therapy, alter treatment plans and perhaps even avoid medical emergencies.
It will allow the dental healthcare provider to understand past and current disease states, current medications the patient may be taking and their effect on treatment strategies for their patients.
Course Objectives
At the conclusion of this course, participants should be able to:
- Discuss the importance of taking a detailed and thorough medical history
- Describe the essential components of a medical history
- Explore strategies for successful patient interviews
- Discuss detailed review of systemic diseases
- Discuss and elaborate connections between systemic disease and oral health
- Review common medications and treatments the dental patient may present with