The Role of Dentists in the Diagnosis of Hypertension

As many physicians continue to assess and treat their patients via telehealth consultations, a unique challenge has emerged for dental care professionals who are often reliant on primary care physicians to assess hypertension in their patients.

In this video, Dr. Alia El-Mowafy, dental anesthesiologist from Toronto and author of recent article, Our Role in the Diagnosis of Hypertension — What has Changed with the Pandemic?, discusses the vital role that dentists play in the diagnosis of hypertension.

Dr. El-Mowafy outlines the impact COVID-19 has had on the assessment of hypertension in the community and offers advice on how to assess and manage patient blood pressure in the dental office.

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• • Our Role in the Diagnosis of Hypertension – What has Changed with the Pandemic?