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Pain management
Scientific Programme (On Demand)
Session Description
Pain management
As pain is a common reason for patient visits, pain management is critically important for the dental practitioner. Pain can not only impact the individual, but family and friends and society at large. Consequently, the dental practitioner needs in depth understanding of the biological, psychological and social aspects of pain and how these can be managed. This Symposium will provide a contemporary overview of the management of orofacial pain, including recent research advances.
Learning Objectives
This symposium will help you understand and apply:
As pain is a common reason for patient visits, pain management is critically important for the dental practitioner. Pain can not only impact the individual, but family and friends and society at large. Consequently, the dental practitioner needs in depth understanding of the biological, psychological and social aspects of pain and how these can be managed. This Symposium will provide a contemporary overview of the management of orofacial pain, including recent research advances.
Learning Objectives
This symposium will help you understand and apply:
- the biopsychosocial model and its importance in pain management
- pharmacological pain management including recent advances in the field
- management strategies for common persistent orofacial pains