Management Strategies for Epilepsy in the Dental Environment
Speaker
Dr. Robert William Frare is a graduate of Tufts University School of Dental Medicine. His post graduate training includes a Fellowship for Developmentally Disabled Individuals at Stony Brook University School of Dental Medicine, General Practice Residencies with the Veterans Administration Hudson Valley Health Care System and Lutheran Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York.
He is currently an Assistant Professor of Clinical Restorative Dentistry at University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine.
He is a published author in peer-reviewed Dental Journals and has lectured domestically and internationally including the New York State Office for People with Developmental Disabilities and The Greater New Dental Meeting.
Disclosure: Dr. Frare has no relevant financial relationships to disclose.
Course Description
This is an evidence-based PowerPoint presentation which will define Epilepsy, examine its etiology, recognize the distinction between a seizure and Epilepsy, review seizure classifications, describe medical pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment regimens, identify oral health challenges associated with seizure disorders, discuss management strategies in the dental environment, and review clinical encounters.
Educational Objectives
1. Define Epilepsy
2. Understand Seizure Classifications
3. Identify oral health challenges associated with Seizure Disorders
Contact
For information, please contact Penn Dental Medicine Continuing Dental Education at:
PDMContinuingEd@dental.upenn.edu.
Refund Policy
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University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine designates this activity as 1.50 continuing education credits.