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Oral and Maxillofacial Trauma

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Course Overview
Most dental problems are associated with the degenerative processes of dental caries and periodontal disease, both of which are bacterial in origin and of gradual onset. Impacted wisdom teeth are another common problem of odontogenic origin for which surgical removal is necessary. However, oral and maxillofacial traumas occur abruptly as the result of automobile accidents, sports injuries, accidents at home, and domestic violence. The consequences of these injuries can range from minimal damage to a single tooth to extensive damage to the osseous and mucosal tissues, which can prove to be life-threatening. This course will highlight some of the most common traumatic injuries to the teeth, the bone of the maxillary and mandibular arches, the oral mucosa, and the nerves and muscles of the facial region. Treatment protocols used to correct the defects created by traumatic injuries will discussed as they relate to patients of varying age groups. The direct short- and long-term impact to oral health and to the systemic health of the patient will be reviewed.

Learning Outcomes 
Upon the completion of this course, the learner should be able to:

  • Outline the diagnosis and treatment of traumatic injuries to permanent teeth with completely formed (mature) roots. 
  • Discuss the unique issues associated with assessing and treating traumatic injuries to permanent teeth with open apices. 
  • Describe the assessment and treatment of traumatic injuries to deciduous teeth. 
  • Effectively evaluate and treat root fractures in deciduous and permanent teeth. 
  • Review the appropriate assessment and management of luxation injuries to permanent and deciduous teeth. 
  • Describe the oral implications of traumatic injuries to other structures within the oral and maxillofacial complex, particularly fractures of the mandible. 
  • Outline the most common traumatic injuries that occur to the structures of the oral and maxillofacial complex due to child abuse or domestic violence. 
     

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: 070

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