We were saddened to hear about Matthew Perry’s death and concerned when we heard about ketamine being involved.
This is a wake-up call for all dental professionals to strive to maintain open relationships with our patients so that we can have frank conversations with them about any medications they are taking—whether prescription drugs or over-the-counter medications and supplements.
Anything patients may be taking can impact dental treatment, so it’s critical to know everything we can about our patients to keep them safe. Ask these three questions of every patient before you offer treatment:
- What did you take?
- Why do you take it?
- Did you take it today?
Join us in this episode of Medical History Mysteries to learn more about how ketamine is used in dentistry, how it can affect treatment, and how to create a safe space for patients to share their medical histories.
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Editor’s note: This article first appeared in Clinical Insights newsletter, a publication of the Endeavor Business Media Dental Group. Read more articles and subscribe.
