Colgate Oral Health Network
Management of the Odontogenic Infection for the General Dentist
Caroline Zeller

Caroline Zeller DDS, MPH (Assistant Professor OHSU Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Hospital Dental Services)

Management of the Odontogenic Infection for the General Dentist

Oral Surgery Series Part 1

The general dentist plays a crucial role in preventing and managing odontogenic infections. Understanding the disease process of an odontogenic infection helps to create confidence in when and how to intervene. This course reviews how to determine the severity and rapidity of an infection, evaluate the host, determine when an infection is urgent, and who should manage the infection. Medical and surgical management of an odontogenic infection is also discussed.

Participants will learn:

  • Determine severity and rapidity of an odontogenic infection
  • Evaluate the host for infection management
  • Describe proper surgical and medical interventions
  • Evaluate when to treat and when to refer

Presenters:

Caroline Zeller

Caroline Zeller DDS, MPH (Assistant Professor OHSU Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Hospital Dental Services)

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Dr. Caroline Zeller graduated dental school at the University of Missouri in Kansas City and then moved to Portland to complete an internship in oral and maxillofacial surgery at OHSU. Dr. Zeller’s passion is providing services for patients that struggle to find access to care. Since finishing her training she has been working as an internal oral surgery referral at low-income clinics throughout the state. Dr. Zeller has her MPH in health policy and serves on multiple boards throughout the state in an effort to advocate for her patients and profession. Half time Dr. Zeller is at OHSU as an attending in the pre-doc oral surgery clinic and hospital GPR department. This past year she was selected as one of 10 recipients by the American Dental Association for the 10 under 10 award for her work in advocacy and service.

Financial disclosure: Caroline Zeller has received an honorarium from Colgate-Palmolive Company.

"Management of the Odontogenic Infection for the General Dentist" has been planned and implemented in accordance with the standards of the AGD Pace and is supported by funds received from Colgate Oral Pharmaceuticals Inc. Tribune Group GmbH is a recognized AGD Pace provider. At the end of the webinar, after passing the C.E. Quiz, you will be able to download your AGD Pace C.E. Certificate.