Dynamic Dental Educators
4522 West Village Dr, #144, Tampa, FL 33624
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Florida Board of Dentistry Approved CE Provider #50-557. Dental Board of California Registered Provider #3964.

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Cardiovascular Dental Patient

Course Objectives For Course Number 5061

Dynamic Dental Educators designates this activity for 3 continuing education credits.

Upon completing this course, the dental professional should be able to demonstrate knowledge of the following:

Revised 12/01/21 Expires 12/31/24

To learn about the prevalence of cardiovascular disease in the United States.
To understand the basic pathophysiology of hypertension and ischemic heart disease.
To review the oral effects caused by medications used to treat hypertension and ischemic heart disease.
To identify the most common antiplatelet and anticoagulant medications used to treat ischemic heart disease and their effects upon dental treatment.
To recognize the deleterious drug interactions between cardiovascular medications and those used during dental treatment.
To review the use of local anesthetics with vasoconstrictors among cardiovascular patients.
To understand dental treatment modifications and contraindications among cardiovascular patients.
To list protocols and equipment necessary to treat medical emergencies arising during the dental treatment of cardiovascular patients.

Authors: Mark Szarejko, DDS, FAGD