Assessment and Treatment of Odontogenic Infections course for Dental Practice

This session will address the assessment of odontogenic infections.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this session you will be able to:

• Identify patients at risk of infection
• Recognise signs of inflammation
• List the investigations required to provide diagnostic information (blood, microbiological, radiological)
• Facilitate recognition of the cause of infection with the intention of optimising future management

Infections of the teeth have plagued humans constantly, despite a quest for better oral hygiene.

Infections usually arise from pulpitis and associated necrotic dental pulp that initially begins on the tooth's surface as dental caries.