Oral Health and Dental Management of Graves’ Disease

About This Course

Learn about Graves’ Disease and its oral manifestations in this comprehensive course. Discover dental management strategies and the importance of interprofessional collaboration.

Why Take This Course?

This course addresses the challenge of managing dental patients with Graves’ Disease, which can have significant oral manifestations and complications. Dental professionals need to be aware of the disease and its impact on oral tissues and structures, as well as the medications used in treatment and their potential side effects on oral health. The course provides practical insights and case studies to guide dental professionals in treatment planning and execution, as well as emphasizing the importance of interprofessional collaboration for optimal patient care.

This course provides a comprehensive overview of Graves’ Disease, with a focus on its oral manifestations and dental management. It covers the basics of the disease, its oral symptoms and complications, managing patients with the disease, medications used, and the importance of interprofessional collaboration for optimal patient care. It is beneficial for dental professionals who want to deepen their understanding of Graves’ Disease and improve their ability to manage patients with the disease.

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How This Course Supports GDC Enhanced Dental CPD

“Dental professionals have a duty to keep their knowledge and skills up to date. A primary qualification is only the first step in their education and development which should last throughout their professional life” General Dental Council

Learning Objectives	Anticipated Outcomes
1: By the end of this course, students will be able to understand the pathophysiology and diagnosis of Graves’ Disease and its oral manifestations.	1: Upon completion of the course, students are expected to evidence increased understanding of Graves’ Disease and its impact on oral health, demonstrating the ability to accurately identify and manage associated oral symptoms and complications.
2: Upon completion, learners will have the capacity to identify and manage oral symptoms, and potential complications of Graves’ disease within the dental context.	2: As a result of this course, a positive shift in attitudes towards multidisciplinary collaboration is anticipated, with learners expected to forge stronger communication pathways with other healthcare professionals, benefiting both patient care and the wider medical community.
3: Students will demonstrate their ability to plan and deliver appropriate dental treatment for patients with Graves’ Disease, taking into consideration specific patient needs and disease implications.	3: The course should lead to a significant enhancement in learners’ proficiency in treatment planning and performing dental procedures for patients with Graves’ Disease, integrating knowledge about the disease’s pathophysiology, effects of medications, and potential dental drug interactions.
4: By the final session, participants will have mastered understanding of the pharmacological aspects of managing Graves’ Disease including medication side effects on oral health and dental drug interactions.	4: In the wider context, the course aims to contribute to improving the oral and overall health outcomes for patients with Graves’ Disease, by equipping dental professionals with the required knowledge and skills to offer comprehensive dental care.
5: At the course’s conclusion, attendees will have developed the competency to effectively collaborate with other healthcare professionals for referral, follow-up procedures, and overall well-being of patients with Graves’ Disease.	5: Following the course, the expectation is that students will adopt a more integrated approach towards patient care, leveraging their enhanced understanding of Graves’ Disease and its oral manifestations, pharmacological considerations, and the value of interprofessional collaboration.

Regulatory Standards

GDC	CQC
✅ A – Effective Communication ✅ B – Effective Management ✅ C – Maintenance in Field of Practice ✅ D – Maintenance in Patient Confidence	✅ Caring ✅ Effective ✅ Leadership ✅ Responsive ✅ Safe

🕐 90 minutes of Enhanced Dental CPD

Course Description

This course provides a comprehensive overview of Graves’ Disease, with a particular focus on its oral manifestations and dental management. In the first section, the course covers the basics of Graves’ Disease, its symptoms, diagnosis, and pathophysiology. A case study is also included to provide practical insights into diagnosing the disease, followed by a summary of the key points. The second section delves into the oral symptoms and complications of Graves’ Disease. It discusses the impact of the disease on oral tissues and structures and includes a case study about oral manifestations in patients with Graves’ Disease. In the third section, the course guides dental professionals on managing patients with Graves’ Disease. It addresses the considerations that need to be made in treatment planning and executing dental procedures. A thought experiment is included to facilitate a deeper understanding of dental management for these patients. The fourth section introduces the medications used in treating Graves’ Disease, their side effects on oral health, and the potential drug interactions that dental professionals need to be aware of. A case study helps illustrate the impact of medications on dental treatments. The final section highlights the importance of interprofessional collaboration for optimal patient care. It explores the role of dental professionals in overall health, the need for communication with other healthcare professionals, and the process for referral and follow-up. A thought experiment is also included to depict a possible scenario requiring interprofessional collaboration.

Course Outline

Section 1

Section 1 of the course covers the basics of Graves’ Disease, including its introduction, symptoms, diagnosis, and pathophysiology. A case study is included to aid in the understanding of diagnosing Graves’ Disease. Key points on Graves’ Disease are summarized.

Section 2

Section 2 of this course covers the oral manifestations of Graves’ Disease, including its impact on oral tissues and structures, and the dental complications that may arise. It also includes dental management considerations for patients with Graves’ Disease, such as treatment planning, procedures, and patient care.

Section 3

Section 3 of this course covers dental management considerations for patients with Graves’ Disease, including dental treatment planning, procedures, and medication interactions, with a focus on patient care and considerations.

Section 4

Section 4 of this course covers pharmacological considerations for patients with Graves’ Disease, including medications commonly used, their potential side effects on oral health, and dental drug interactions.

Section 5

Section 5 of this course focuses on interprofessional collaboration for optimal patient care. It covers the role of dental professionals in overall health, communication with other healthcare professionals, referral and follow-up procedures, and the importance of interprofessional collaboration.

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