This program will provide participants with an overview of diabetes mellitus and the arsenal of medications used to treat it. Special emphasis will be placed on the use of GLP-1/GIP agonists for the treatment of diabetes and for the managementof obesity.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
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Explore successful treatment planning strategies essential for patients taking GLP-1/GIP drugs
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Review the various classes of medications used in the treatment of diabetes mellitus
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Explore successful treatment planning strategies essential for patients taking GLP-1/GIP drugs
Speaker Biography: Thomas Viola, R.Ph., CCP, CDE, CPMP
With over 30 years of experience as a board-certified pharmacist, clinical educator, professional speaker, and published author, Tom Viola, R.Ph., C.C.P. has earned his national and international reputation as the go-to specialist for making pharmacology practical and useful for all members of the dental team. As the founder of Pharmacology Declassified, Tom provides valuable insight into the complex interplay between pharmacology and physiology so that clinicians may be knowledgeable about the dental considerations of general medicine and the medical considerations of general dentistry. As an educator, Tom is a member of the faculty of over 10 dental professional degree programs and has received several awards for outstanding teacher of the year. As an author, Tom is well known for his contributions to several professional journals and pharmacology textbooks As a speaker, Tom has been recognized by many industry organizations and associations as a leader in continuing dental education and has presented over 1000 informative and engaging seminars and webinars to dental professionals since 2001.