S-9 - Medical History Assessment for Surgery: Are you Prepared?

Invited Speaker(s)

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  Thomas Sollecito, DMD

  Professor and Chairman of Oral Medicine
  University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine

  Nothing to disclose

Session Host(s)

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  Paula Mendez-Montalvo, D.D.S.

  Adjunct Assistant Professor
  University of Pennsylvania, School of Dental Medicine

As the population ages, many patients encountered in a surgical endodontic practice, will have systemic disease that may impact your dental management. It is important for the dentist to understand the implications of systemic disease on surgical treatment and be able to manage patients with a complex medical history in a safe and effective manner.

Learning Objectives:

• 1. To manage patients with a complex medical history in a safe and effective manner
• 2. To define the implications of systemic disease on surgical management
• 3. To counsel your patients regarding their medical condition