Dental Conditions in General Practice
Dentistry is a small component of medical training, however many patients with dental conditions present to their General Practitioner for treatment. This short video provides the latest evidence and practical advice to GPs regarding patients presenting with a severe toothache.
What role does a GP play in acute dental pain? What causes a toothache? How is it treated? What is the role of antibiotics? What are the red flags indicative of systemic or spreading infection?
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