Course Credit: 1 hour
Author: Richard Ngo, DMD
Editors: Cameron Lee, DMD, MD; Andrew Eyre, MD, MS-HPEd
Series Editor: Chris Nash, MD
The purpose of the SmilER series on dental trauma and infection management is to teach fundamental principles, pearls, and pitfalls in the care for dental patients in the emergency department. As many as 1.5% of ED visits are dental-related¹ and many emergency physicians have expressed the need for more comprehensive training in the oral cavity. This series was created as an introductory guide on the management of patients who report to the ED with dental-related conditions. This module teaches the learner about pericoronitis and dry socket, two common dental conditions that may present to your ER!
Learning Objectives
- Understand diagnostic criteria of pericoronitis and alveolar osteitis (dry socket).
- Understand treatment modalities for patients with pericoronitis and alveolar osteitis (dry socket).
- Name some of the pharmacological adjuncts to aid in recovery.
- Review key points to include in discharge instructions.
Reading Material
Read the 2 sections of SmilER 104 on the ALiEM site and return to test your knowledge with the 2-question quiz.
