Dental Treatment Considerations for the Head and Neck Radiation Patient: Before, During, and After Radiation
Dentally optimizing a patient who will have head and neck radiation can be daunting. And if you have a patient who’s already had head and neck radiation, you may be wondering how this influences their dental treatment going forward. In this course you will learn what things to consider for your patient before, during, and after radiation treatment. You will also learn what modifications you may need to make to a treatment plan to reduce the risk of osteoradionecrosis.
Date & Time
Friday April 26th, 2024 3:00pm CDT
End Date & Time
Friday April 26th, 2024 4:00pm CDT
Session Number
F2431C
Learning Objectives
1.) Learn what information you will need from the radiation oncologist to optimize a patient for treatment.
2.) Learn what dental needs should be addressed before a patient undergoes head and neck radiation.
3.) Learn what to expect while your patient is undergoing radiation treatment.
4.) Learn what you can and can’t do after a patient has had radiation treatment.
Format
Lecture
Audience
Dentist, Hygienist, Assistant, Nurse, Dental Technician, Administrative Personnel, Dental Therapist, Student Dentist
Topic
Medically Complex Patients, Special Care Dentistry
CORE Topics
Patient Communication, Diagnosis and Treatment Planning
CEU Credits
1.0 Fundamental CEs
AGD Code
750
Category Course Catalog
Event Attendees
3
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