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Burning Mouth Syndrome

COURSE NUMBER: 434

Credit Hours:

2 Hour(s)

Three primary causes have been identified as possible contributors of Burning Mouth Syndrome (BMS): (1) neurologic, (2) psychogenic or (3) hormonal. This course gives the participant a working knowledge of the key factors related to BMS a...

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Overview

Three primary causes have been identified as possible contributors of Burning Mouth Syndrome (BMS): (1) neurologic, (2) psychogenic or (3) hormonal. This course gives the participant a working knowledge of the key factors related to BMS and the psychological components, possible etiologies, pathogenesis, treatment protocol, as well as patient education related to BMS.


Three primary causes have been identified as possible contributors of Burning Mouth Syndrome (BMS): (1) neurologic, (2) psychogenic or (3) hormonal. This course gives the participant a working knowledge of the key factors related to BMS and the psychological components, possible etiologies, pathogenesis, treatment protocol, as well as patient education related to BMS.

  • Intended Audience:

    Dental Hygiene Students, Dental Hygienists, Dental Students, Dentists

  • Date Course Online:

    Mar 30, 2015

  • Last Revision Date:

    Mar 21, 2018

  • Course Expiration Date:

    Mar 20, 2018

  • Cost:

    Free

  • Method:

    Self-instructional

  • AGD Subject Code(s):

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, the dental professional should be able to:


  • List three possible etiologies for Burning Mouth Syndrome (BMS).
  • Understand the mechanisms involved in the nerve supply to the oral tissues and the association with BMS.
  • Determine the possibility of a diagnosis of BMS by ruling out other disease processes that may mimic BMS.
  • List five products, techniques or medications that may assist the patient in controlling the symptoms of BMS.
  • Identify five key oral symptoms of BMS.
  • Provide a one-page patient education handout to a patient who is diagnosed with BMS or develop your own for distribution.

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.

Author(s)

Conflict of Interest Disclosure Statement

  • The authors report no conflicts of interest associated with this course.

Submission Information

Recognition

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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