CPD: Osteoporosis and Medication Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw (MRONJ)

Osteoporosis and Medication Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw (MRONJ)

An update for dentists

6.30pm 22nd of May 2017

25 Harley Street, London, W1G 9QW 

Telephone 020 3883 9525

There has been considerable controversy as to the relationship between Osteonecrosis of the Jaw and treatments used for the management of osteoporosis, especially the bisphosphonates. Recently clinical guidance on the topic based on a detailed literature review have been launched from the Scottish Dental Clinical Effectiveness Programme. The objectives behind this CPD event at 25 Harley Street are to enable dental practitioners to hear some of details of the guideline and to an enable a discussion on how dentists and osteoporosis specialists can work together to best serve patients with osteoporosis who are also requiring dental treatments. Particular reference will be made to a newer drugs which are proving to be successful in treatment of osteoporosis where the mode of action allows a window of opportunity every 6 months or so to carry out extractions and implant placement with minimal risk of the development of osteonecrosis.

Agenda

6.00 – 6.30 pm           

Arrivals, Registration and Drinks and Canapés Reception

6.30 – 7.15 pm

An Update on Osteoporosis and its Treatment beyond bisphosphonates

SCCEP Oral Health Management of Patients at Risk of Medication Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw

Professor David M Reid, Emeritus Professor of Rheumatology, University of Aberdeen, Member of the Guidance Development Group.

7.15 – 7.30 pm

Case discussion on how dentists and osteoporosis specialists can collaborate on patient care.

Moderators Professor David M Reid and Dr Andrew Dawood, Specialist in Periodontics and Prosthodontics, Dawood and Tanner, 45 Wimpole Street, London.

7.30 – 8.00 pm

Networking session including demonstration of the DEXA and laboratory facilities at 25 Harley Street.

Please contact Lucy Hunter at lucy.hunter@synaptic.me.uk if you are interested in attending this free of charge event.

Refreshments will be provided.