Oral Health: The Role of the Primary Care Team Stephen Abel, DDS, MSD Cheryl Stolarski, DMD NY/NJ AETC
Dec 17, 2015
Oral Health: The Role of the Primary Care Team
Stephen Abel, DDS, MSDCheryl Stolarski, DMDNY/NJ AETC
Oral LesionsStephen Abel, DDS, MSD
Hairy LeukoplakiaHodgkin's Lymphoma
HPV Aphthous UlcerationKS Lesion
Xerostomia Gwen Cohen-Brown, DDS
Depapillated Red Tongue Rampant Caries
Dry-peeled lips Erythematous Candidiasis
Caries David Nassry, DMD
ADDITIONAL NOTES FOR SPEAKER – DO NOT PROJECT TO PARTICIPANTS
Fluorides: Prescription and over the counter (OTC) Many types of fluoride therapies are known, ranging from at-home therapies (use of fluoridated
toothpaste) to professionally administered, such as topical fluorides provided by dental offices, systemic fluoride and publicly sponsored fluoridation of water. At-home therapies can be further divided into over-the-counter (OTC) and prescription strengths.
-OTC fluorides and mouth rinses should be recommended by the medical provider. -If prescription fluoride is necessary it is best that the patient is evaluated by a dentist followed by
consultation between the dentist and medical provider. It would be best for the dentist to determine the form and frequency of fluoride prescribed.
-Please visit the American Dental Association website for additional information www.ada.org
What is the level of urgency to get this patient to a dentist? Dental referral is necessary if the patient presents with -Severe tooth related pain -Visible signs of decay or caries -Abscess, pus or acute infection (which could potentially lead to septicemia) -Broken teeth
Dental Emergencies Ross Kerr, DDS
Recent onset of severe lingering pain
Disrupts sleep, eating, usual daily activities
Inadequate response to OTC analgesics
Pulpal painPeriodontal pain Fascial Space Infection
MOUTH INVADERSThe Progression of Periodontal Disease
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