165359 - Oral Health Update for Primary Health Practitioners

Speciality Classification

General Practice ( GP ) / Family Medicine

Location

Online

Delivery

Face to face

Duration

2 hours

Relevance to General Practice

To foster collaboration and professional relationships as well as consolidate understanding and skills in oral health in general practice

Learning outcomes

Review and discuss the inter-connectivity between oral health and overall medical health and the need for a team approach for effective patient care

Discuss oral signs and symptoms in chronic disease (eg. Diabetes, heart Disease etc) and the importance of good oral health in management of these medical condi

Describe possible management options for non-dental primary care providers, for common oral presentations (including emergencies) and when/ where to refer