Medication-Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaws Updates for the Practicing Dentist
September 5, 2025 2:00 AM - 05:00 AM (GMT)
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Course Description:
Osteonecrosis of the jaws (MRONJ) is a devastating complication of antiresorptive medications utilized for benign and malignant disorders of bone metabolism. MRONJ is defined as exposed, necrotic bone in the maxillofacial region that has persisted for more than eight weeks in a patient with current or previous bisphosphonate treatment, without a history of radiation therapy to the jaws. ONJ was first identified in 2003 and 2004, and its prevalence is reported between 0.8-12%. Difficulties with diagnosis, prevention and treatment exist, often making dentists uncomfortable recognizing and treating patients on these medications. This lecture will discuss MRONJ risk, diagnosis, prevention, and management. Specific case discussions will also be included.
Course Objectives
By the end of the course, attendees should:
- This lecture will provide updates on prevalence and etiology of medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaws.
- This lecture will discuss strategies to prevent MRONJ development in patients with cancer and osteoporosis.
- This lecture will discuss treatment and management in patients with MRONJ.
Speaker Bio:
Dr. Tara Aghaloo is a Professor in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the UCLA School of Dentistry. She completed her dental training at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery residency, M.D., and PhD in Oral Biology at UCLA. She is a diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, and her practice focuses on bone and soft tissue regeneration, dental implant surgery, and medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaws (MRONJ). She is also active in professional organizations where she is the Associate Editor for the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, and Past-President of the Academy of Osseointegration (AO).
Curriculum Vitae (CV): Speakers's CV can be requested by email
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Cancellation Policy:
Cancellations made more than 30 days before the start of the course - full refund (minus 5% processing fees)
Cancellations made between 15-30 days before the start of the course - 50% refund (minus 5% processing fees)
Cancellations made 14 or less days of the start of the course - no refund
Hawaii AGD is designated as an Approved PACE Program Provider by the Academy of General Dentistry. The formal continuing education programs of this program provider are accepted by the AGD for Fellowship/Mastership and membership maintenance credit. Approval does not imply acceptance by a state or provincial board of dentistry or AGD endorsement. The current term of approval extends from January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2026. Provider ID# 219287