P668 Prescribing for Dentistry - Part 2

About This Course

This guidance is suitable for informing dental practitioners in the primary care sector, and applies to all patients, including adults, children and those with special needs, who would normally be treated in the primary care sector. The guidance does not include advice on prescribing for those in a secondary care environment or for practitioners with special expertise who may prescribe a wider range of drugs.

Aims

This course aims to help learners understand the most appropriate methods for the management of viral infections, dry mouth, dental and facial pain.

Objectives

• To understand the basic treatment of viral infections in primary dental care.
• To understand the treatment of dental and facial pain.
• To understand the options for treatment of dry mouth.
• To help with clinical governance and audit.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this module you will understand the most appropriate methods for the management of viral infections, dry mouth, dental and facial pain.

GDC Development Outcomes