Subject Code: 016 - Pharmacotherapeutics
Credits: 6 Lecture
Saturday, June 20: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Lunch: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Audience: D, H, A, ST, R
Fee: $100
Location: Moscone West, Level 2, Room 2006
Speaker Bio: San Francisco, CA; private practice; Adjunct Professor, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, Department of Dental Practice and Community Service, San Francisco, CA
Description: Dentistry is medicine, especially when it comes to dealing with the wide range and manifestations of' bacterial, viral and fungal infections in the oral cavity. This course is a fast paced, comprehensive (and entertaining!) overview of the Rx and OTC products available to treat the oral/medical problems we see every day in general dental practice.
Learning Objectives:
- You will be able to choose the most current, effective topical and systemic antiviral drugs for patients with herpes virus infections.
- You will be able to decide on the first, second, and third drugs of choice for oral infections.
- You will be aware of the newest prescription and OTC drugs for fungal infections, aphthous ulcers, sinusitis, and other oral cavity/head and neck problems.
- You will learn the most current guidelines for the prophylaxis of patients with medical problems.
