Join us on November 25 at 6 pm for a virtual Category 1 Lecture, "The 10 Most Prescribed Drugs: What You Need to Know" presented by Dr. Aviv Ouanounou.
Course Description:
Pharmacology is the study of Drugs and their effects on the human body. Chronic medical conditions such as cancer, cardiovascular disease, endocrine disorders and neurological conditions are very prevalent worldwide. In this course we will discuss the top 10 prescribed drugs in North America.
We will review the pharmacological actions of these drugs, any reported adverse reactions and drug interactions associated with their use. We will review the effects of these medications on the oral cavity and any needed dental modifications for these patients. Specific emphasis will be given to the effects and interactions of these commonly prescribed drugs with those often given by dentists namely, local anaesthetics, analgesics, antibiotics and antifungals.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Identify the top 10 prescribed drugs.
- Recognize the indications and contraindications of these commonly prescribed drugs.
- Discuss the mechanism of action, adverse reactions and drug interactions of the most commonly prescribed medications.
- Discuss the top 10 prescribed drugs and their interactions with dental treatment and commonly prescribed dental drugs.
Course Presenter: Dr. Aviv Ouanounou, B.Sc, M.Sc, D.D.S, F.I.C.D., F.I.C.O., F.A.C.D., F.P.F.A.
Dr. Aviv Ouanounou is an associate professor of pharmacology and Preventive Dentistry at the faculty of dentistry, University of Toronto. He received both his DDS and MSc at the University of Toronto. He teaches pharmacology and Preventive Dentistry to undergraduate and graduate students and is also a clinical instructor and Treatment Plan Coordinator in the University clinics. Dr. Ouanounou is regularly invited to speak at conferences locally, nationally and internationally. Dr. Ouanounou won numerous teaching awards including winning “Best Teacher of the Year Award” at the faculty of dentistry, three times: in 2013, 2015 and in 2019. Also, Dr. Ouanounou is the recipient of the 2014-2015 prestigious Dr. Bruce Hord Master Teacher Award for excellence in teaching at the University of Toronto and is the 2018-2019 Recipient of the W.W. Wood Award for Excellence in Dental Education. Dr. Ouanounou is a Fellow of the International College of Dentists, the American College of Dentists and the Pierre Fouchard Academy. He is a member of the American Academy of Pain Management and the American College of Clinical Pharmacology. He has published and authored numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals. He also maintains a general private practice in Toronto.
Date: Monday, November 25th
Time: 6 pm - 9 pm Eastern (will start at 5:45 pm with President and sponsor messages)
Location: Virtual via Zoom
Core 1 Lecture Requirements:
- Registration is required to be eligible.
- This course qualifies as a Category 1 Core Course as designated by the RCDSO. CDE Credits: 3.
- You are required to attend the full session, if you arrive more than 15 minutes late, or leave the session early, you will not receive the Category 1 credit.
- You are required to complete a mandatory exam – You will receive a link at the end of the lecture with instructions on how to complete and submit your exam upon completion.
- You must complete the mandatory exam and submit it in order to be issued a Core 1 certificate.
- Your attendance during the lecture will be monitored to ensure that you have participated in accordance with the requirements mentioned above.
Gold Sponsorship for this event is NOW available!
Gold Sponsorship includes:
- Three-minute live (virtual) presentation or pre-recorded message to be played during the lecture
- Recognition for all event promotion
- Website visibility with company logo and link (both the home page and event page)
- Registration list of those who opt-in to third-party communications (our Core 1 lectures routinely have over 100 registrants)
- Ability to partner with Ontario’s only Association for Orthodontic professionals
Contact shirley@oao.on.ca for details.
