Thyroid disease is a common medical condition that affects approximately 9% of the population. It affects more women than men, and typical onset occurs in late middle age.
So, what are the implications for dentists in managing thyroid disease?
In this episode of CDA Oasis Live, Dr. John O’Keefe, Director of Knowledge Networks CDA, invites Dr. PJ Murphy, Clinical Assistant Professor at UBC Faculty of Dentistry, to discuss the management of thyroid disease.
Dr. Murphy highlights the common presentations of the condition and walks through the key risk factors in treating patients with thyroid disease in the dental office.
“Most patients with well managed thyroid disease do not present a significant problem. Challenges arise when the disease is not well managed, or if they have an infection that puts them at a higher risk of more serious consequences.”
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Resource
Dental Management of the Patient with Thyroid Disease (PDF)