Periodontal Management of the Diabetic Patient
COURSE NUMBER: 331
Credit Hours:
3 Hour(s)
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This continuing education course provides information to assist clinicians in understanding the diabetes mellitus disease state and how it affects the course and treatment of periodontal diseases. The course reviews the manifestations and ...
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Overview
This continuing education course provides information to assist clinicians in understanding the diabetes mellitus disease state and how it affects the course and treatment of periodontal diseases. The course reviews the manifestations and epidemiology of diabetes mellitus, its control and measures.
This course reviews the management of periodontal patients with diabetes mellitus. Epidemiology, disease states, risk factors and treatment considerations are discussed and the relationship between type 1 and type 2 diabetes is reviewed. The interactions and effects of each disease upon the other are considered.
Intended Audience:
Dental Assistants, Dental Hygiene Students, Dental Hygienists, Dental Students, Dentists, Dental Assistant Students
Date Course Online:
May 13, 2009
Last Revision Date:
Aug 16, 2015
Course Expiration Date:
Aug 15, 2018
Cost:
Free
Method:
Self-instructional
AGD Subject Code(s):
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, the dental professional should be able to:
Discuss the manifestations and epidemiology of diabetes mellitus.Summarize diabetic control and its measures.Identify periodontal risk factors and indicators.List the goals of periodontal therapy.Explain the potential consequences of uncontrolled diabetes mellitus on periodontal disease.Explain the potential consequences of uncontrolled periodontal disease on diabetes mellitus.Discuss the effects of diabetes to the response to periodontal therapies.
Disclaimers
Participants must always be aware of the hazards of using limited knowledge in integrating new techniques or procedures into their practice. Only sound evidence-based dentistry should be used in patient therapy. Note: Registration is required to take test.
Submission Information
Recognition
Approved PACE Program Provider
THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY
Nationally Approved PACE Program Provider for FAGD/MAGD credit.
Approval does not imply acceptance by any regulatory authority or AGD endorsement.
8/1/2021 to 7/31/2027
Provider ID# 211886
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