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Dental Alumni Home 
From Set Back to Come Back -
How You
Can Change Your Patient's Life
Supported, in part, by an educational
grant from Nordic Naturals.
Friday, November 5, 2010
1:15pm-4:15pm (3 CE credits)
Despite impressive
technologic advances in the field of medicine during the 20th century,
atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains the leading cause of death
in the United States and most developed countries. Modification of multiple risk factors (smoking, blood pressure,
cholesterol, obesity) through a combination of comprehensive lifestyle
interventions and appropriate pharmacological therapy is now widely recognized
as the cornerstone of initiatives aimed at the prevention of CVD.
Topics covered:
- Understanding plaque
build-up in the arteries and how it relates to coronary artery disease,
peripheral vascular disease, and stroke
- Identify the functions of
LDL, HDL, and triglycerides and their role in atherosclerosis
- Recognize the role of drug
therapies, nutrition, and exercise in the management of CVD
- Use of supplements in the
treatment of CVD
- Vitamin D, osteoporosis, and
periodontal disease
- Hints in writing
prescriptions and drug side effects
- Ordering medical laboratory
tests
- Learn relevant information
you can immediately use
HANDOUT - From Set Back to Come Back
Recommended for...the entire dental team.
Dr. James Lichon has degrees in pharmacy, dentistry, and a national certification in cholesterol management. He also set up a program at the VA Hospital in Saginaw, Mi. for the cardiac and diabetic patients, to motivate and educate them as to how to live a healthier life. However, most important of all, Dr. Lichon once was on the brink of becoming another cardiovascular death statistic, and today can say that he not only survived, but thrives! Dr. Lichon will share with you life changing ideas about improving cardiovascular health with a practical and easy to follow formula.
UB School of Dental Medicine
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