Health History and Treatment Planning

There is an old saying in dentistry, "don`t treat a stranger", and it couldn`t be more true. If practitioners don`t have a thorough understanding of their patients` past medical history, they cannot formulate treatment plans that will provide an optimum outcome. In this talk, we will dive into what it means to acquire a good medical history. What we should be looking for in that history and how it could impact our patients during and after treatment. Lastly, we will discuss treatment strategies for common health conditions and how to incorporate these into your workflow. If you want to learn more about conditions like MRONJ, diabetes, anticoagulants, and head and neck radiation and how they may impact your treatment, then this talk is for you.

Learning Objectives:
- List what is in a good medical history
- Discuss cross allergenicity of penicillin and cephalosporins
- List some of the medical conditions that we should be aware of in our patient`s health history
- Discuss some medications that we should be aware of in our patient`s medical history
- Describe treatment strategies for some of these health conditions

  • Course Code:T10
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  • Day:Thursday
  • Time:10:00 AM-12:59 PM
  • CE Credit:3
  • Type Of Course:Dental/Medical Subjects
  • Fee:Free With Registration
  • Location:Solana E
  • Audience:
    Dentist Dental Hygienist
  • Seating Taken:
    70%
  • Supported by:Midwestern University
Speaker: Dr. Douglas W. Beals

Dr. Douglas W. Beals

Dr. Beals grew up in Ohio and attended The Ohio State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science, Master of Science, and Doctor of Dental Surgery degree. He remained at Ohio State to complete his residency in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. He and his family then relocated to Phoenix, Arizona, where he entered private practice. After nearly twenty years of private practice, he made the decision to return to the university setting. He is currently a clinical associate professor of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Midwestern University Dental Institute in Glendale, Arizona. Dr. Beals is the lead educator for the White Cap Institute and a key opinion leader for DIO Implant USA. He speaks extensively on dental implants, hard and soft tissue grafting, as well as other oral surgery related topics. In his free time, he enjoys many outdoor pursuits with his wife, Cindy, and Labrador Retriever, Olaf.