Allergic Reactions in Dental Patients
Course Overview
The purpose of this course is to provide dental professionals with the information necessary to recognize, treat, and prevent allergic reactions in their patients.
Learning Outcomes
Upon the completion of this course, the learner should be able to:
- Outline the importance of a patient's medical and dental history as a means of evaluating the potential for the development of an allergic reaction during dental treatment.
- Describe the pathophysiology of the various types of allergic reactions.
- Review the antibiotics, analgesics, and local anesthetics used in dentistry that may cause allergic reactions.
- Discuss the materials used in dentistry that may cause allergic reactions in susceptible individuals.
- Evaluate the recommended treatment protocols and emergency medications used to treat allergic reactions.
About the Author/Presenter
Mark J. Szarejko, DDS, FAGD, received his dental degree from the State University of New York at Buffalo in 1985. He received fellowship from the Academy of General Dentistry in 1994.
Audience/Accreditations and Approvals
TRC Healthcare/ NetCE
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by TRC Healthcare/ NetCE. TRC Healthcare/NetCE is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
This course is designed for the following healthcare professions (select your profession for details):
Dental AGD Code: 142
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