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Choose one of your medically complex patients? this the patient —-.> * Her medical history shows that she takes Atorvastin to reduce cholesterol, Lisinopril for hypertension and Fenofibrate as an adjunct to therapy to also reduce cholesterol. She was also diagnosed with hypertension in 2020
Indicate the additional questions you would ask the patient to elicit more information. Research each disease/condition/medication to determine its potential impact on dental care and vice versa (use at least 3 credible sources & cite them). You may want to create a table for the medications (see a sample form in the Project Form link).
Evaluate the information you have gathered to develop a sample letter you might send to a physician for consultation.
this have to be regarding dental hygiene also you will respond to a student post that I will send after I receive my discussion
Patient Rights HIPAA
ADA HIPAA Privacy and Security
https://www.ada.org/en/resources/practice/legal-and-regulatory/hippa-government-resources
http://www.ada.org/en/member-center/member-benefits/practice-resources/dental-informatics/electronic-health-records/health-system-reform-resources/hipaa-privacy-security
HIPAA FAQ
https://www.hhs.gov/answers/hipaa/index.html
https://www.ada.org/en/member-center/member-benefits/practice-resources/dental-informatics/electronic-health-records/health-system-reform-resources/hipaa-faq
Systemic-Oral Health Resources:
Czerniuk, M. R., Surma, S., Romańczyk, M.,Nowak, J. M., Wojtowicz, A., & Filipiak, K. J. (2022). UnexpectedRelationships: Periodontal Diseases: Atherosclerosis-Plaque Destabilization?From the Teeth to a Coronary Event.Biology,11(2),272. https://doi.org/10.3390/biology11020272
Friedewald, V. E., Kornman, K. S., Beck, J. D., Genco, R., Goldfine, A., Libby, P., … & Roberts, W. C. (2009). The American Journal of Cardiology and Journal of Periodontology editors’ consensus: periodontitis and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. Journal of Periodontology, 80(7), 1021-1032.
Albandar, J. M., Susin, C., & Hughes, F. J. (2018). Manifestations of systemic diseases and conditions that affect the periodontal attachment apparatus: Case definitions and diagnostic considerations. Journal of Clinical Periodontology, 45, S171-S189.
Jepsen, S., Caton, J. G., Albandar, J. M., Bissada, N. F., Bouchard, P., Cortellini, P., Demirel, K., de Sanctis, M., Ercoli, C., Fan, J., Geurs, N. C., Hughes, F. J., Jin, L., Kantarci, A., Lalla, E., Madianos, P. N., Matthews, D., McGuire, M. K., Mills, M. P., Preshaw, P. M., … Yamazaki, K. (2018). Periodontal manifestations of systemic diseases and developmental and acquired conditions: Consensus report of workgroup 3 of the 2017 World Workshop on the Classification of Periodontal and Peri-Implant Diseases and Conditions. Journal of Periodontology, 89 Suppl 1, S237–S248. https://doi.org/10.1002/JPER.17-0733
ADA: Osteoporosis Medications and Oral Health (updated April 11, 2023)
Whelton, P. K., Carey, R. M., Aronow, W. S., Casey, D. E., Jr, Collins, K. J., Dennison Himmelfarb, C., DePalma, S. M., Gidding, S., Jamerson, K. A., Jones, D. W., MacLaughlin, E. J., Muntner, P., Ovbiagele, B., Smith, S. C., Jr, Spencer, C. C., Stafford, R. S., Taler, S. J., Thomas, R. J., Williams, K. A., Sr, Williamson, J. D., … Wright, J. T., Jr (2018). 2017 ACC/AHA/AAPA/ABC/ACPM/AGS/APhA/ASH/ASPC/NMA/PCNA Guideline for the Prevention, Detection, Evaluation, and Management of High Blood Pressure in Adults: A Report of the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Task Force on Clinical Practice Guidelines. Hypertension, 71(6), e13–e115. https://doi.org/10.1161/HYP.0000000000000065 **This article is extensive, so you may need to skim through to find what is most pertinent to you, i.e., the classification of BPs. I would not print this out as it is over 100 pages long!**
