Dr. Wahan Experiment

ep 004: Managing Anticoagulants in Dentistry

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In this episode, Dr. Serv Wahan discusses the management of patients on anticoagulants in the dental setting. He addresses common questions and concerns related to blood thinners, tranexamic acid, and the management of bleeding in dental procedures. Dr. Wahan emphasizes the importance of not stopping blood thinners and provides insights into the use of tranexamic acid for local hemostasis.
 
anticoagulation, blood thinners, dental procedures, tranexamic acid, local hemostasis, patient management
Takeaways
  • The importance of managing patients on blood thinners in the dental setting
  • The use of tranexamic acid for local hemostasis in dental procedures
  • The risks and benefits of managing patients on anticoagulants during dental surgery
    • Titles
    • Tranexamic Acid for Local Hemostasis in Dental Surgery
  • Managing Patients on Anticoagulants in Dental Procedures
    • Sound Bites
    • "This topic is for everyone. It's not for doctors, dentists. It's for patients, it's for your family, it's for your friend."
  • "The answer is no. I do not. We just manage any risk of bleeding locally because that's still safer than taking someone off blood thinners."
  • "And they can use it on any cut. I just tell them, you keep it in your fridge, you can use it on any cut. You know, it's a topical. And so it does help."
    • Chapters
    00:00Introduction to Anticoagulation Management in Dentistry
    03:23Local Management of Bleeding in Dental Procedures
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