Managing Patients on Bisphosphonates and Other Medications that Increase Osteonecrosis Risk

The CDA Oasis series on managing medically compromised patients in the dental office continues with a presentation by Dr. Sanjukta Mohanta and Dr. Ramez Salti on managing patients who are taking bisphosphonates and other medications that increase the risk of osteonecrosis.

Dr. Mohanta and Dr. Salti’s recent article Can I Extract a Tooth if My Patient is Taking a Bisphosphonate? is now published in The Ontario Dentist Journal.

Dr. Sanjukta Mohanta is a general dentist practicing at a government funded dental clinic in southern Ontario.

Dr. Ramez Salti is a general dentist from southern Ontario with a focus on oral surgery, implants, and intravenous sedation.

Helpful links:

• • • Ontario Dentist Journal: Can I Extract a Tooth if My Patient is Taking Bisphosphonate?   *Access restricted to ODA Members
    • American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons: Medication-Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw – 2022 Update
    • JADA: Dental Management of Patients Receiving Oral Bisphosphonate Therapy – Expert Panel Recommendations
    • ADA: Osteoporosis Medications and Medication-Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw