Treating Acute and Chronic Wounds - The Oral Systemic Link and Treatments
Presented by: Duane C. Keller, DMD
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Course Description:
Evidence-based wound management involves using the best available scientific evidence, clinical expertise, and patient values to make informed decisions in treating and caring for wounds. This approach relies on systematically reviewing relevant research, applying clinical expertise, considering patient preferences, adhering to guidelines, monitoring progress, and engaging in shared decision-making with patients to optimize wound healing and patient well-being.
Learning Objectives:
- Understanding Medical/Dental Would Care Guidelines.
- Applying treatment as per wound care guidelines.
- Analyzing treatment and prevention.
- Evaluating pathogen control and reoccurrence prevention.
Speaker Bio:
Duane C. Keller graduated from Washington University School of Dental Medicine in 1976 and has maintained a successful private practice in St. Louis, MO. In addition to general dentistry, Dr. Keller works with physicians and physical therapists to provide non‐surgical treatment for TMD patients with chronic pain. Dr. Keller also works with physicians whose patients have symptoms of periodontal disease. These partnerships have been especially valuable for patients at risk for or diagnosed with systemic illnesses. Dr. Keller has lectured to national and international audiences for over twenty years. He has published more than 35 articles in professional journals, most recently an article in The Journal of Clinical Dentistry, and has patented numerous dental appliances and treatment methodologies. In 2004, the FDA cleared his Perio Tray® to place solutions in periodontal pockets.