S422
Integrative Medicine: An Overview for the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon

Saturday, September 13, 2014
9:00 AM-10:30 AM
Location

318A-B (Hawaii Convention Center)

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Handouts
  • S422 Alberto.pdf (2.8 MB)
    • Speaker:

    Pamela L. Alberto DMD
    Sparta, NJ, USA


    Audio File PDF file
    CDE/CME Offered: CDE/CME

    Synopsis

    This course will discuss integrative medicine, a practice that combines conventional medicine with alternative or complementary treatments that exhibit evidence of effectiveness. Examples include herbal medicine, mind-body medicine, biological-based practices, mainipulation and body-based practices and energy medicine. Consumer demand for 100% natural products for common health conditions has increased dramatically and these products can be used to enhance or complement conventional drug therapy.

    Learning Objectives
    1. Discuss the differences between integrative medicine and conventional medicine;
    2. Identify the different whole medicine systems with the evidence of effectiveness; and
    3. Explain drug/herbal interactions and the most commonly used herbs and supplements.

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