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2017 Scientific Sessions: Case Studies

Behavior, Health Literacy, Psychology of Healing

 

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Overall Learning Objectives: 

  • Apply acquired knowledge from AAOSH sessions to develop actionable strategies for integrating concepts into clinical practice, demonstrating the application of learned principles to real-world scenarios.
  • Analyze and execute methods to diminish the prevalence of high-risk oral pathogens, employing strategies that exhibit a comprehensive understanding of pathogen reduction techniques.
  • Evaluate and construct interventions to mitigate the risk factors associated with heart attacks, strokes, and diabetes through oral health initiatives, demonstrating a synthesis of knowledge to address systemic health implications.
  • Facilitate interdisciplinary collaboration between medical and dental professionals, demonstrating proficiency in navigating and fostering cooperative relationships between healthcare domains for comprehensive patient care planning and implementation.

Case Study One: The Oral Systemic Connection and Physician Collaboration for Positive Patient Outcomes (2017 Scientific Sessions)

Presented by: Geralyn Beers, RDH, BS

Original Publication Date: September 17, 2017

Case Study Description:

  • Male, Age 57
  • Complaint of Right Arm Weakness and Tiredness
  • Family History of Stroke
  • A dental exam reveals extensive caries, two abscessed teeth, and moderate to advanced periodontal disease.

Case Study Two: The Oral-Systemic Link: Leaving No Stone Unturned (Scientific Sessions 2017)

Presented by: Sandra Fallon, MD, and Isaac Comfortes, DDS

Original Publication Date: September 17, 2017

Case Study Description: 

  • Female, Age 70
  • Past Medical History of DVT, Anticardiolipin Antibody positive, Macular Degeneration,
  • Family History of Type 2 Diabetes
  • Multiple drug allergies and intolerances

Case Study Three: Trevor (Scientific Sessions 2017)

Presented by: Julie Kangas, DDS

Original Publication Date: September 18, 2017

Case Study Description:

  • Male, Age 43
  • Pre-Diabetic, Smoker for 20 Years (Cession 7+ Years)
  • Family History of Type 2 Diabetes and Hypertension.
  • Dental issues include recurrent Periodontal Disease even after extensive previous measures taken to correct and resolve it. 

Case Study Four: Heal the Mouth, Heal the Body. Heal the Body, Heal the Mouth. (Scientific Sessions 2017)

Presented by: Lisa Marie Samaha, DDS, FAGD

Original Publication Date: September 18, 2017

Case Study Description: 

  • Male, Age 69
  • Non-Smoker, Extensive Medical History including Cancer, High Blood Pressure, Heart Disease, GI Issues, and Respiratory Issues.
  • Chief Complaint of feeling very tired and sick with poor recovery after working out.
  • Extensive family history of cancer and cardiovascular disease.