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Etiology, Epidemiology, Diagnosis, Differential Diagnosis, Treatment, Prognosis, Complications of Dental Infections

Srinivas G., Ramanjaneyulu D.V., Satyanarayana Murthy S., Muralinath E., Guruprasad M., Hari Kiran M., Shaik Mahabooob Basha, Kundara Giridhar Reddy, Kasireddy Gauthami, Mopoori Kalyan, Sai Charan B., Sainath Reddy T., Ramesh U., Rahul P., Rajitha V.

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In order to effectively assess and treat dental infections—a common occurrence in medical settings, particularly emergency rooms—this activity aims to equip medical professionals with essential knowledge and abilities. The most common causes of dental infections and absences can present significant difficulties, especially for healthcare professionals. This course will discuss how tooth infections, which often originate from pericoronitis, periodontal pockets, or necrotic pulp, can spread and affect facial features. In addition, historical background will be given, underlining the seriousness of dental infections, especially in the past, as well as the notable advancements in dental cleanliness, contemporary dentistry, and antibiotic use that have rendered them uncommonly dangerous in the present day.

The course will address the various reasons patients need medical attention for dental infections namely financial constraints, restricted access to dental care, dental anxiety, and misconceptions about antibiotic therapy. In such cases, medical practitioners play am important role regarding management of dental infections, even though their knowledge in this area may be restricted. By the end of this CME, participants will be equipped to recognize early-stage dental infections, offer crucial oral health education, and make informed referrals to dental practitioners, finally promoting patient outcomes. This teaching session will emphasize the critical role that medical professionals play in treating this prevalent medical issue and provide them with the confidence they need to evaluate and treat dental infections.

 


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