Marc Balson, DDS
Executive Director
International Academy of Endodontics
Alternate Speaker
June 29-30, 2018
International Academy of Endodontics, Annual Meeting
The Scottsdale Princess Resort
Scottsdale, Arizona, USA
“Update on Bisphosphonates and their Impact in Dentistry"
Medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ) is an infrequent but serious side effect of bone anti-resorptive agents used in treating osteoporosis. This confounding adverse effect of bisphosphonates and related medications tempers some dental treatments in individuals prescribed with these medications. This lecture is presented as an update on current literature and knowledge pertaining to this issue.
Topics:
Types of anti-resorptive medications responsible for producing MRONJ. Dental treatment cautions and protocols for patients on these drugs.
What to do when your patient sustains a MRONJ episode.
Attendees will learn:
- What is the mechanism that causes MRONJ
- What can dentists do to prevent MRONJ when treating patients on anti-resorptive meds
- What medications are known risks for MRONJ
Affiliations:
Diplomate, American. Board of Endodontics; Executive Director of International Academy of Endodontic and a Founding Fellow; Paid consultant for SS White, Inc.
About the Presenter:
Paul W. McMullin, SE, Ph.D., is an educator, structural engineer, and photographer. He holds degrees in Mechanical and Civil engineering and is a licensed engineer in numerous states. He is a founding partner of Ingenium Design, providing innovative solutions to heavy industrial facilities. Currently an adjunct professor at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City, USA, he has taught for a decade and loves bringing project-based learning to the classroom.