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Michael Glick holds the position of Professor and Executive Director at the Center for Integrative Global Oral Health within the School of Dental Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Glick has authored over 350 publications encompassing original research articles, editorials, and book chapters. He has both authored and taken on the responsibility of serving as editor and co-editor for 10 textbooks that cover topics ranging from evidence-informed decision making and statistics to oral medicine and the treatment of medically complex dental patients. In his career, Dr. Glick has served as Dean of the School of Dental Medicine at the University at Buffalo, President of the American Board of Oral Medicine, and Editor-in-Chief of The Journal of the American Dental Association from 2005 to 2020. Additionally, he has provided leadership as chair and co-chair for FDI/World Dental Federation's Vision 2020 and Vision 2030 initiatives.
How to Assess the Biomedical Literature: a Skeptic's Guide
In the face of an unceasing deluge of clinical and scientific information originating from diverse channels, oral health professionals must cultivate a heightened discernment to effectively distinguish the reliable from the unreliable. Additionally, patients now have ready access to current medical and oral health insights, potentially prompting them to urge their oral health care providers to leverage this knowledge for their own betterment. This presentation aims to illustrate the inherent limitations of solely relying on published data, and will underscore the methods for interpreting, scrutinizing, and effectively incorporating published information.
Learning objectives
- Interpret outcomes from different research designs
- Understand how authors present and frame data
- Use available literature to benefit patients
- Comprehend the process of evidence generation
Treatment of the medically complex dental patient - assessment and protocols
Dentists assume a pivotal role as primary healthcare providers, entrusted with the responsibility of not only delivering dental care but also screening and overseeing patients for potential underlying medical conditions. This responsibility is particularly crucial given the diverse range of medically intricate patients they encounter. Conducting pertinent medical assessments has evolved into an indispensable facet of dentistry, as even commonplace medical issues may necessitate adjustments to routine dental procedures. This presentation aims to facilitate this process by elucidating prevalent medical disorders, outlining protocols, and furnishing guidance for administering safe and appropriate dental care to patients contending with complex medical conditions.
Learning objectives
- Recognize the integral role of dentists in fostering the overall health and well-being of their patients
- Develop the ability to interpret indicators hinting at underlying medical issues
- Recognize the need for modifications to routine dental care to accommodate patients' specific medical conditions
- Apply and use an appropriate classification system for medically complex dental patients