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Patient engagement/self-management
General Topic: ARP Interprofessional

12S106: The “Tooth” About Oral Healthcare in Rheumatic Disease: A Multidisciplinary Approach

Sunday, November 12, 2023
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM PT
Location: Room 24A-C
CE: 1.5

In Person On Demand

    Speaker(s)

  • KF

    Katherine France, DDS

    University of Pennsylvania
    Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Disclosure(s): No financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose

  • NT

    Natalia Trehan, DMD (she/her/hers)

    University of Pennsylvania
    Philadelphia

    Disclosure(s): No financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose

  • Natasha Trehan, BSc (she/her/hers)

    3rd Year BioMedical Science Student
    University of Ottawa, Take a Pain Check Foundation
    Markham, ON, Canada

    Disclosure(s): No financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose

This session will explore the oral health implications of rheumatologic diseases and their treatments. The aim is to spark a conversation between patients, dental providers, and the rheumatology community, and shed light on the importance of shared decision making through effective, comfortable, and transparent conversations. Qualitative data from patients and rheumatologists will be used to outline the current knowledge gaps and to include the perspective of a patient with lived experience undergoing dental treatment, including comprehensive dental care, orthodontics, and oral surgery. The focus will be on current examples, including planning for oral care and oral health complications. Additionally, the available information supporting oral healthcare recommendations for patients taking biologic agents, with a focus on the agents most commonly used in rheumatology, will be discussed. An existing model at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine in the Department of Oral Medicine, a novel Personalized Care Suite, will be touched upon as a key takeaway. The audience will become familiar with the different focuses of this clinic and its approaches to individualizing treatment for patients with complex medical histories and other conditions that may impact dental treatment. The overall goal is to emphasize the importance of a multidisciplinary approach in this patient population by highlighting stakeholder perspectives and emphasizing the importance of oral care for optimal systemic health.

Learning Objectives:

  • Review and identify the current dental considerations for patients with rheumatologic diseases, including what rheumatologists are currently advising their patients and what patients are aware of them themselves.
  • Recommend tools, resources, and strategies rheumatologists can provide for their patients, such as fluoride, accessible toothbrushes, and modifying the treatment plan for patients on specific medications.
  • Promote an interdisciplinary approach through fostering a healthy relationship between the care team and patients that prioritizes shared decision making.

Presentations:

  • 8:30 AM - 8:50 AM PT
    Creating the Connection: Linking Rheumatology and Oral Health

    Speaker: Katherine France, DDS – University of Pennsylvania

  • 8:50 AM - 9:00 AM PT
    Q&A
  • 9:00 AM - 9:20 AM PT
    Through the Patient Lens: Diving Deeper into the Data

    Speaker: Natasha Trehan, BSc (she/her/hers) – University of Ottawa, Take a Pain Check Foundation

  • 9:20 AM - 9:30 AM PT
    Q&A
  • 9:30 AM - 9:50 AM PT
    Dental Dos: A Successful Model of Care

    Speaker: Natalia Trehan, DMD (she/her/hers) – University of Pennsylvania

  • 9:50 AM - 10:00 AM PT
    Q&A