Biomedical subjects

P Glassman

Publications and source records attributed to P Glassman.

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A suggested curriculum for teaching conscious sedation in advanced general practice programs: GPR and AEGD. American Association of Hospital Dentists.

Previously published national guidelines related to the teaching and performance of conscious sedation in dentistry have not included guidance in this area for program directors of General Practice Residency and Advanced Education in General Dentistry Programs. A suggested curriculum is presented here for use by program directors of such programs who wish to design training experiences in their own programs or as a reference for program directors who wish to compare their programs with experiences provided in other locations. Guidelines are provided for facilities, equipment, personnel, records and preparation necessary to perform conscious sedation procedures, as well as goals, objectives, and evaluation methodology for training residents in conscious sedation.

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A review of liver transplantation for the dentist and guidelines for dental management.

The number of recipients of liver transplants has grown rapidly in the last few years and is likely to continue to do so in the future. The dentist should be prepared to see individuals who are contemplating or have had liver transplants. The major goal of dental intervention, before and after liver transplantation, is the prevention of bacteremia from an oral source that could lead to systemic infection. In addition, pre-transplant medical conditions of concern to the dentist include poor drug metabolism, bleeding disorders, poor wound healing, and an inability to metabolize swallowed blood. Post-transplant dental treatment must take into consideration immunosuppressive drugs and the potential for infections. Dental treatment should include a thorough dental examination, elimination of dental problems that could cause medical problems, and an intensive preventive dentistry program to minimize the occurrence of dental disease.

Anti-Bacterial Agents↗

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A preventive dentistry training program for caretakers of persons with disabilities residing in community residential facilities.

People with disabilities develop more dental disease than the average population and have a harder time accessing and using resources for dental treatment. It is therefore critical to prevent dental problems in this population. This article discusses the development and use of a preventive dentistry training program consisting of a videotape, workbook, instructions for trainers, and pre- and post-tests. The training program was designed to facilitate integration of dental and behavioral information into daily routines. Participants were able to demonstrate that they could learn the information in the training materials using the methodology that was employed. Further work remains to be done to revise and disseminate the materials and to demonstrate that the knowledge that the participants gained can be effectively applied in community care settings.

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A dental school's role in developing a rural, community-based, dental care delivery system for individuals with developmental disabilities.

The long-standing problem of access to dental care for persons with developmental disabilities in rural Northern California has been addressed in several communities by a unique community-based program. The goal was to create a coalition to coordinate dental school resources with those of a consortium of agencies to address problems in the local communities. This program established a community-based model demonstrating the provision of quality preventive and therapeutic dental services to these individuals. Through this program, dental care delivery systems were formed in three rural communities involving local community dentists and agency personnel. The role of the dental school was: (1) to establish and then work with a consortium of hospitals, agencies, dentists, and other dental personnel; (2) to train local dental personnel; (3) to establish and equip hospital dental facilities; (4) to conduct dental screening and triage clinics; (5) to consult with local agencies and dentists; (6) to act as a referral center for patients with complex medical situations; and (7) to develop and disseminate preventive dentistry training materials.

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Accreditation issues in post-doctoral general dentistry programs.

There has been increasing interest in the organization and accreditation of post-doctoral general dentistry programs (PGD). Numerous national organizations have called for increases in the number of PGD positions and programs. At the same time, there has been a movement to incorporate concepts of competency-based education into dental education programs to stress the outcomes of education rather then the process. These movements have coincided with the current accreditation standards revision cycles for GPR and AEGD programs. These events suggest that PGD educators have a major opportunity and responsibility to assess the goals and educational directions of PGD programs in light of the many changes in dental health care delivery, health policy, and dental education activities. These opportunities will be realized only if the organizations involved with PGD education can find common ground and pool their resources to promote the interests of PGD education.

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Assessment of objectives of post-doctoral general dentistry programs in Canada.

Objectives of hospital-based post-doctoral general dentistry programs in Canada were assessed by questionnaire. Seventy percent (14 of 20) of the program directors responded. Educational goals and objectives were assessed in professional skills and practice management, public health and preventive dentistry, oral medicine and pathology, special needs patient care, trauma and emergency care, restorative/prosthodontic care, endodontics, orthodontics/pediatric dentistry, oral surgery, periodontics, pharmacology, and functioning in a hospital. High rankings of proficiency were related to primary care, restorative/prosthodontic, endodontic, and surgical care. Emergency care, sedation, and pharmacology were also ranked highly. Lower rankings of proficiency were reported in orthodontics, aspects of public health dentistry, practice management, and advanced oral and maxiliofacial surgery. When the results of the Canadian survey were compared with those of a survey of US post-doctoral general dentistry programs, substantial similarity was seen. The findings support continuing reciprocity in accreditation standards between the Canadian and American Commissions on Dental Education and Dental Accreditation.

Anesthesia, Dental↗