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“TOP OF THE HEAP”

DENTAL IMPLICATIONS OF THE TOP 25 PRESCRIBED MEDICATIONS

September 26, 2013

1:00pm-4:00pm (3 CE hrs)

Room 106-B

Throughout the course of their daily practice, dental professionals must frequently draw upon their knowledge of pharmacology, especially for proper patient care planning and possible dental treatment medication. However, with the constant introduction of new drug entities and new disease state treatment protocols, it is often difficult for dental professionals to stay up-to-date with the latest information. This program will provide participants with an update and overview of the 25 most frequently prescribed medications and their clinical dental considerations. Throughout the program, special emphasis will be given to those medications whose actions, adverse effects, or interactions with other medications may impact dental therapy.

Course Objectives:

· Identify the most frequently prescribed FDA-approved medications.

· Review the basic mechanism of action, principle therapeutic indications and potential adverse reactions and drug interactions of these medications.

· Discuss the clinical dental considerations of these medications and their potential impact on dental therapy.

Recommended for…Everyone.

Thomas Viola, R.Ph., C.C.P serves the professions of dentistry, dental hygiene and dental assisting as an educator, published writer and professional speaker, in addition to his daily practice as a clinical pharmacist. Mr. Viola is a member of the faculty of eight dental degree programs, as well as several national board exam review courses. He is a contributor to several dental professional journals, with columns appearing regularly in AGD Impact and RDH Magazine. In addition, Mr. Viola currently serves as the Subject Matter Expert for Mosby’s Dental Drug Reference. He has presented hundreds of continuing education courses, nationally and internationally, in the areas of dental pharmacology and local anesthesia.

In this presentation, Mr. Viola does not refer to products of a commercial company with which he has a significant relationship.

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