Chapter 5: Common Complications Associated with Oral Surgery 1 CE Hour
Release Date : July 11, 2023
Expiration Date : July 10, 2026
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on varied topics to local, regional, and national audiences. He has been an examiner for the dental and dental hygiene licensure examinations for the North East Regional Board of Examiners (NERB), now the Commission on Dental Competency Assessments, since 1994. He has reviewed standard of care cases for the state of Florida and for private companies. Mark J. Szarejko has no significant financial or other conflicts of interest pertaining to this course. AGD Subject Code - 751 objectives as a method to enhance individualized learning and material retention. ● Provide required personal information and payment information. ● Complete the mandatory Course Evaluation. ● Print your Certificate of Completion. Sponsorship/commercial support and non-endorsement It is the policy of Colibri Healthcare, LLC not to accept commercial support. Furthermore, commercial interests are prohibited from distributing or providing access to this activity to learners.
Mark J. Szarejko, DDS , received his dental degree from the State University of New York at Buffalo in 1985 and received a fellowship from the Academy of General Dentistry in 1994. He has been in private practice for more than three decades and has been involved in correctional (county jail) dentistry. In 2007 he received the Certified Correctional HealthCare Professional (CCHP) designation from the National Commission of Correctional Healthcare. He has authored and edited several dental continuing education courses and has given presentations How to receive credit ● Read the entire course online or in print. ● Depending on your state requirements you will be asked to complete: ○ A mandatory test (a passing score of 75 percent is required). Test questions link content to learning Colibri Healthcare, LLC implemented mechanisms prior to the planning and implementation of the continuing education activity, to identify and resolve conflicts of interest for all individuals in a position to control content of the course activity. Disclaimer The information provided in this activity is for continuing education purposes only and is not meant to substitute for the independent medical judgment of a healthcare provider relative Disclosures Resolution of conflict of interest
to diagnostic and treatment options of a specific patient’s medical condition.
©2023: All Rights Reserved. Materials may not be reproduced without the expressed written permission or consent of Colibri Healthcare, LLC. The materials presented in this course are meant to provide the consumer with general information on the topics covered. The information provided was prepared by professionals with practical knowledge of the areas covered. It is not meant to provide medical, legal, or professional advice. Colibri Healthcare, LLC recommends that you consult a medical, legal, or professional services expert licensed in your state. Colibri Healthcare, LLC has made all reasonable efforts to ensure that all content provided in this course is accurate and up to date at the time of printing, but does not represent or warrant that it will apply to your situation nor circumstances and assumes no liability from reliance on these materials. Quotes are collected from customer feedback surveys. The models are intended to be representative and not actual customers. Learning objectives After completing this course, the learner will be able to: Identify common complications associated with oral surgery procedures. Discuss methods to minimize, manage, and treat postoperative complications. Course overview
facilitate the healing process and reduce both postoperative complications for patients and stress for practitioners. This basic-level course for dentists, dental hygienists, and dental assistants will strengthen the dental team’s ability to identify, manage, and treat postoperative complications associated with oral surgery.
This course addresses common complications associated with oral surgical procedures and outlines evidence-based methods to prevent,minimize, or manage them. Patient education about what to expect postoperatively helps minimize emergency after- hours phone calls and the need for additional treatment. Proper techniques of postoperative pain and infection control may also
COMMON POSTOPERATIVE ORAL SURGICAL SEQUELAE
Common forms of postoperative complications associated with oral surgery include: • Pain.
Clear and factual communication between the dentist and the patient about oral surgery and the postoperative recovery period helps reduce stress for the patient, practitioner, and dental staff. Appropriately conveyed information and instructions can also minimize patients’ fears and the number of after-hours emergency calls to the dental office. To provide accurate consultation, education, and counsel, dental practitioners must be able to recognize common postoperative dentoalveolar sequelae and their recommended treatment or treatments.
• Hemorrhage. • Nausea. • Dislocation of the condyles. • Fibrinolytic alveolitis (dry socket).
• Edema. • Trismus. • Infection. • Ecchymosis.
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