The purpose of this course is to educate the general dentist on how to minimize medical risks during dental procedures and generally within the dental setting. Risks from common medical conditions and of circumstances occurring within the dental office will be explored. Specifics will address risk assessment of patients, risk mitigation within the operatory room and of dental materials along with common pharmacological agents prescribed by both physicians and dentists. In addition, this course will introduce participants to a basic medical physical examination and expand dental skills regarding medical history taking.

Learning Objectives 

Upon completing this course:

Part 1: New Patient (Morning)

-Medical Update 
- Learn important questions to as
-Learn basic vital assessment for the dentist
-Learn basic physical exam for the dentist to identify deteriorating patient
-Medical Profile - Review relevant medical history for the general dentist
-Exposure to mitigation of patient dental anxiety

Part 1: Regular Patient 
      
-Hypertension 
-Coronary Artery Disease 
-Asthma
-COPD and Tobacco Smoking
-Diabetes 
-Endocrine Disorders

Part 2: Special Cases (Afternoon)

-The Surgical Patient on Blood Thinners 
-The Sedation Patient 
-The Allergic Patient
-The Emergency Patient
 

SCHEDULE

Date:
Friday, November 1, 2024

Time:
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Registration sign-in begins at 8:30 a.m.

Note:

Morning Session (9am – noon), Part 1: The New Patient & The Regular Patient; 
Afternoon Session (1pm – 4:00pm), Part 2: Special Cases

Location:
Chestnut Conference Center - University of Toronto
89 Chestnut St, Toronto ON

REGISTRATION

Registration for this course can be done online by clicking on the button at the top of this page.

Fees

Dentist - total course fee:

• $695

Lunch is also provided for course participants.

Cancellations

There are no refunds or cancellations within 10 calendar days prior to the course start date. Cancellations can be done by following the link and instructions provided in the registration confirmation email. If you are eligible for a refund, the refund will be processed automatically when you cancel. Please allow for 3-5 business days for the transaction process to be completed.

"No shows" will not be eligible for a refund.  

Course registrations are not transferable.  

Continuing Dental Education at The University of Toronto reserves the right to cancel courses if deemed necessary due to insufficient registrations, instructor cancellation, or other unforeseen circumstances beyond our control. In case of course cancellation, a full refund will be issued. Registrants will be notified at the earliest possible date. We will not be liable for any loss, damages, or other expenses, such as travel and accommodations, that such cancellations may cause.
 

ACCREDITATION

This course has been approved as a Category 1 course by the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario. Full participation of this course will grant up to 6 CE points. (Category 1 pending)