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Module 2

Medical Considerations

2 AGD/PACE CE Hours

I always say that sometimes it’s so easy to get fixated on removing a tooth that we forget it’s attached to a human being.

Our patients may have numerous medications and conditions that can greatly impact the outcome of a procedure. In this module, you’ll develop a deeper understanding of the medical issues to watch for and how they may influence the cases you choose to treat in your office.

+ Medications & conditions
+ Patient risk assessment
+ Pregnancy considerations
+ Treatment planning decisions
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2 Medical Considerations
Medical Considerations

Module 2 Videos

24 Accelerated Topics | 2 AGD / PACE CE Hours
01
ASA Classifications
13
Liver Disease
02
Hypertension
14
Hemodialysis
03
Diabetes
15
Hemophilia & von Willebrand Disease
04
Asthma
16
Pregnancy Pt. 1
05
Hyperthyroidism
17
Pregnancy Pt. 2
06
Hypothyroidism
18
Chemotherapy
07
Anemia
19
Radiotherapy
08
Cardiac Issues
20
Immunocompromised Patient
09
Artificial Joints
21
Medical Emergencies Pt. 1
10
Antibiotic Prophylaxis for Endocarditis
22
Medical Emergencies Pt. 2
11
Sickle Cell
23
Medical Emergencies Pt. 3
12
Osteoporosis
24
Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Module 2 Objectives

17 objectives

Learn how to evaluate medical risk before extractions, recognize common systemic conditions that affect surgical care, and manage patients more safely when health history changes the plan.

Assessment & Vital Signs

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Understand ASA classification and how it guides patient health evaluation.
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Identify bleeding disorder concerns when extracting teeth for patients with elevated bleeding risk.
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Identify hypertension concerns when treating hypertensive patients.
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Demonstrate proper blood-pressure technique including correct cuff sizing.

Systemic Conditions

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Explain how diabetes affects oral surgery and list strategies for safer, more predictable treatment.
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Safely manage hyperthyroid patients including sedation nuances and medication choices.
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Identify hypothyroidism signs and symptoms and understand its importance in exodontia.
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Understand asthma considerations including why NSAIDs are a relative contraindication in some patients.
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List anemia types and explain why anemia matters in oral surgery.
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State cardiac disease treatment considerations for patients with angina, MI history, or CHF.
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Identify osteoporosis implications for exodontia and surgical planning.
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Manage liver-disease patients confidently and identify appropriate prescription considerations.

Prophylaxis, Pregnancy & Emergencies

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Recall ADA guidance for prosthetic joints and antibiotic prophylaxis considerations.
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Learn when to work on pregnant patients and which medications to be aware of.
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Understand infective endocarditis prophylaxis and what to prescribe when patients are already taking antibiotics.
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Describe scarlet fever and explain how it relates to infective endocarditis.
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Identify and manage common medical emergencies in the dental office.
Built for quick review and real-world implementation.

Dr. Marc Friduss, DDS

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+ 01 Oral Anatomy & Biology + 02 Medical Considerations + 03 Surgical Complications + 04 Infections & Fascial Spaces + 05 Diagnosis & Planning + 06 Drugs & Materials + 07 Local Anesthesia + 08 Surgical Armamentarium + 09 Surgical Technique + 10 Extracting Specific Teeth + 11 Suturing 101 + 12 Clinical Tips & Situations + 13 Mastering Impactions + 14 Surgical Extraction Case Studies + 15 Third Molars — Level 1 + 16 Third Molars — Level 2 + 17 Third Molars — Level 3 + 18 4K Extraction Videos + 19 Platelet-Rich Fibrin + 20 Socket Preservation