OVERVIEW
An update of the most frequently prescribed medications. will addressed and their indications, mechanism of action, potential side effects and interactions with other drugs will be reviewed. Considerations for treatment planning and management of patients taking these medications will be included in a review of cases. Oral manifestations associated with these medications will also be discussed.

Diagnostic and therapeutic modalities that can be used by the dental treatment team to manage common oral medicine problems will be reviewed. Updates on the management of candidiasis, aphthous ulcerations, lichen planus, erytherma multiforme, herpes, premalignant lesions and oral cancer will be addressed using case review.

OBJECTIVES
Participants will review:
• Medical histories and medications of patients and understand the implications they have on treatment planning and dental management.
• Oral manifestations of some of the most frequently prescribed medications and the management of these oral conditions.
• Keys to medical history and physical diagnosis that may impact diagnosis and treatment planning.
• Common oral medicine problems and their management.
• Oral complications of the cancer therapy patient and the management of these conditions.

PRESENTER
ELEONORE D. PAUNOVICH, D.D.S., M.Sc., received her dental degree from Indiana University School of Dentistry and spent eleven years on active duty as a general dentist in the United States Air Force. She was selected by the USAF to enter postdoctoral training in dental radiology and oral medicine, which she completed at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. She holds the position of Associate Clinical Professor in the Department of Dental Diagnostic Science at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio where she also serves as coordinator of the clinical geriatric programs for the Oral Medicine and Senior Care Clinic. She is also the Director of Clinical Oral Health Programs for Geriatrics and Extended Care at the South Texas Veterans Health Care System.

TIME
Check-in & Breakfast: D.S. Cafeteria, 8:00 AM Program: Friday, 9:00 AM-5:00 PM

LOCATION
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, Dental School

TUITION
Dentist: $199.50
KDR Dentist: $179.55
Allied Dental Personnel: $149.50
KDR Allied Dental Personnel: $134.55

CREDIT (Course Code: 124112A)
AGD Code: 730 Hours: 7