Vermont Dental Conference

Program #2  Sugar? Yes, Please!  Diabetes: Dental Consideration and Patient Care Planning

Thomas Viola, R. Ph., C.C.P   
Audience Code: H, A      3 CEUs/Clinical Lecture  

While millions of Americans with diabetes have been diagnosed, a significant number remain undiagnosed.  Diabetes and its co-morbidities remain a leading cause of death and their systemic complications have a significant impact on dental therapy.  Would you know the symptoms if you saw them?
This program explores diabetes, the arsenal of medications used in its treatment and the impact of both the disease and its treatment on dental therapy.  Participants will explore patient management strategies essential for successful treatment planning and proper care of our diabetic patients.  Special emphasis will be placed on the complex interplay between diabetes and the oral-systemic connection.  

Learning Outcomes:

• Identify the different types of diabetes, including symptoms and differential diagnosis
• Describe the complex interplay of diabetes and the oral-systemic connection
• Review the classes of medications used in the treatment of diabetes and its co-morbidities
• Explore patient management strategies essential for successful treatment planning and proper patient care