Perioperative Antiplatelet and Anticoagulant Management with Endodontic Microsurgical Techniques

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CE Hours: 1.0

Description:  The purpose of this study was to review evidence-based recommendations for the safe perioperative management of patients undergoing endodontic microsurgery who are currently taking antiplatelet or anticoagulant medications. Using the PICO (Population, Intervention, Comparison, Outcome) format, the following scientific question was asked: In patients taking anticoagulant or antiplatelet agents, what is the available evidence in the management of endodontic microsurgery?

  • Discuss the mechanism of action of different classes of drugs in antiplatelet and anticoagulant agents
  • Discuss the difference between perioperative management of major and minor surgeries
  • Discuss the local measures that could be utilized to promote hemostasis

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Anita Aminoshariae, DDS, MSc

Dr. Anita Aminoshariae is a professor (with tenure) and director of Predoctoral Endodontics at Case Western Reserve University. Her dental career commenced when she was accepted to the Pre-Professional Scholars Program, Six-Year Dentistry at Case School of Dental Medicine. She then worked as a contract dentist for the United States Navy. She obtained her endodontic training, certificate and masters from Virginia Commonwealth University in 2003. She became a Diplomate of the American Board of Endodontics in 2005. Dr. Aminoshariae is a member of the American Dental Association, Ohio Dental Association Ohio Association of Endodontists andthe Council of Scientific Affairs (ADA). She is a spokesperson on the topic of opioids in dentistry (ADA) and asite visitor, Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA). She has served on the American Association of Endodontists’ Board of Directors and as president of the Greater Cleveland Dental Society. She is a member of the Scientific Advisory Boards for the Journal of Endodontics and Journal of the American Dental Association and is an associate editor for the Journal of Endodontics. Dr. Aminoshariae has published numerous articles in the field of endodontics and evidence-based dentistry.

Mark Donaldson, BSP, PHARMDACPR, FASJP, FACHE,†‡

Michael Horan, MD, DDS, PhD, FACS

James C. Kulild, D.D.S., M.S.

Dale Baur, DDS