

Tue. 21 Feb 8:00 PM EST
Recordings are available within 48 hours.
Ann Eshenaur Spolarich RDH, PhD, FSCDH, Professor and Assistant Dean for Research, Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health, A.T. Still University
Patients of all ages present to the dental setting with polypharmacy and polyherbacy. This program will review risk factors for polypharmacy, health risks associated with medication complexity, and strategies to improve collaborative care communications between patients and dental and medical providers to reduce the likelihood of medication errors. Specific populations for whom polypharmacy poses significant risks will be identified. Dental practice recommendations for managing affected individuals safely will be presented.
Participants will learn: