#423 Dental Pain, Caries, Gingivitis, and Oral Care Tips & Tactics for Primary Care With Dr Lisa Simon

Join Lisa Simon, MD, DMD (@lisathedoc) as we discuss dental care for the PCP- from examination techniques, treatment options, emergencies in dental care, and general dental advice.  Help your patients manage caries, gingivitis, dry mouth, and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction.  Be aware of dental side effects of medications, how to manage anticoagulants during dental procedures, and when to recommend antibiotic prophylaxis. 

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Show Segments

00:00 Introduction and Overview

09:13 Diagnosing Dental Pain and Examination Techniques

18:44 Treatment Options for Dental Pain

29:34 Complications and Emergencies in Dental Care

32:36 Post-operative Care and General Dental Advice

40:35 Dry Mouth and Treatment Options

44:05 Gingivitis

49:39 Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Dysfunction

55:43 Medications and Dental Side Effects

56:12 Anticoagulants and Dental Procedures

01:00:55 Endocarditis Prophylaxis

01:03:15 Joint Replacements and Antibiotic Prophylaxis

01:04:10 Oral Health in Patients with Opioid Use Disorder

Credits

Written and produced, Show Notes, Infographic and Cover Art by Dr Kate Grant 

Hosts: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP   

Reviewer: Molly Heublein MD

Showrunners: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP

Technical Production: PodPaste

Guest: Lisa Simon MD, DMD

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