I've Got 99 Problems
But Prescribing Ain't One
But Prescribing Ain't One
October 25, 2025
I've Got 99 Problems
But Prescribing Ain't One
But Prescribing Ain't One
Join us on October 25
Are you confident your prescribing is current? Do you really know what your patients are taking—and how it could affect your next procedure?
Join us for a dynamic, one-day lecture series that will revolutionise the way you think about medicines in dentistry. Led by the ever-engaging Dr Geraldine Moses, this event dives deep into the clinical crossroads of pharmacology and dental care—uncovering the drug interactions you must know, the complementary medicines you’re probably overlooking, and the medication errors you didn’t realise you were making.
From real-world prescribing dilemmas to essential updates from the latest Therapeutic Guidelines, every session is packed with practical insights, memorable case studies, and take-home strategies you can apply immediately. Whether it’s mastering the art of taking a proper medication history or avoiding high-stakes drug errors, this is a day that every dentist—new graduate to seasoned clinician—can’t afford to miss.
Take a seat, sharpen your skills, and leave safer, smarter, and miles ahead. Ready to prescribe with confidence? See you there.
Join us for a dynamic, one-day lecture series that will revolutionise the way you think about medicines in dentistry. Led by the ever-engaging Dr Geraldine Moses, this event dives deep into the clinical crossroads of pharmacology and dental care—uncovering the drug interactions you must know, the complementary medicines you’re probably overlooking, and the medication errors you didn’t realise you were making.
From real-world prescribing dilemmas to essential updates from the latest Therapeutic Guidelines, every session is packed with practical insights, memorable case studies, and take-home strategies you can apply immediately. Whether it’s mastering the art of taking a proper medication history or avoiding high-stakes drug errors, this is a day that every dentist—new graduate to seasoned clinician—can’t afford to miss.
Take a seat, sharpen your skills, and leave safer, smarter, and miles ahead. Ready to prescribe with confidence? See you there.
PRESENTER
Dr Geraldine Moses, AM
BPharm DClinPharm Adv.Prac.Pharm
Adj.Assoc.Prof: UQ, QUT, UWA
Director, Dental Advice Network
Adj.Assoc.Prof: UQ, QUT, UWA
Director, Dental Advice Network
LOCATION
Hilton Sydney
488 George Street
Sydney NSW 2000
488 George Street
Sydney NSW 2000
DATE & TIME
October 25, 2025
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
COST
$572 inc. GST
15% student discount available
15% student discount available
CPD HOURS
7
Our Presenter
Adj/Assoc Prof. Geraldine Moses
AM BPharm DClinPharm Adv.Prac.Pharm
AM BPharm DClinPharm Adv.Prac.Pharm
Dr Geraldine Moses is a Doctor of Clinical Pharmacy who has worked with the dental profession since the 1990’s. She was the provider of the ADA’s ‘Pharma-Advice’ service in Qld from 2011, then nationally from 2013-mid 2024. She is now working with a group of dental experts providing a new advisory service called “The Dental Advice Network”. She also consults privately at a multidisciplinary dental practice in Brisbane and continues to work part-time as a Medicines Information pharmacist at the Mater Hospital in South Brisbane.
Geraldine holds the position of Adjunct Associate Professor in the Schools of Pharmacy at UQ, QUT and the Dental school at UWA. She has published over 30 peer- reviewed journal articles and with dental academic colleagues, recently published a textbook through Cambridge University Press entitled The Handbook of Dental Therapeutics. She is also member of the expert writing group for the Therapeutic Guidelines - Oral and Dental.
In 2019, Geraldine was made a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for her service to healthcare as a pharmacist.
Geraldine holds the position of Adjunct Associate Professor in the Schools of Pharmacy at UQ, QUT and the Dental school at UWA. She has published over 30 peer- reviewed journal articles and with dental academic colleagues, recently published a textbook through Cambridge University Press entitled The Handbook of Dental Therapeutics. She is also member of the expert writing group for the Therapeutic Guidelines - Oral and Dental.
In 2019, Geraldine was made a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for her service to healthcare as a pharmacist.
Topics Covered
How to take a medication history, properly
Surveys repeatedly show that around two thirds of Australians take some sort of medicine daily. Whether they are prescription drugs, over-the-counter products or natural health remedies, these medicines can impact on oral health and dental procedures. It is therefore critical that dental professionals accurately document medicines in the patient’s medical history, in order to guide clinical decision making. As this requires much more than just writing the name of the drug, in this talk Dr Moses will demonstrate how it is done properly.
Antibiotic prescribing in 2025 - are you up to date?
Much has changed in recent years regarding the appropriate prescribing of antibiotics, especially since COVID. Furthermore, a new edition of Therapeutic Guidelines Oral and Dental released this year has added new recommendations to the mix. In this presentation, Dr Moses will share current views on antibiotic prescribing in dentistry, both for prophylaxis and treatment. Issues such as antibiotic prophylaxis in patients with joint replacements and rheumatic heart disease will also be discussed.
Side effects of complementary medicines and their impact on dental conditions and procedures
Like all pharmacologically active substances, drugs in complementary medicines can cause side effects and drug interactions. And like all drugs, these adverse effects can contribute to the development of oral health conditions, interact with dental patient’s other medicines and impact on outcomes of dental procedures. In this presentation, Dr Moses will outline the six main harms of complementary medicines that dental professionals should be aware of and how to manage the risks in the context of dental procedures.
Top 10 drug interactions dentists must know
Drug interactions are a frequent event. They can occur whenever you consume more than one drug at a time, such as taking a medicine with a cup of coffee! As we can’t worry about every potential interaction, the key is to know when to make a fuss. In this presentation, Dr Moses will explain the 10 most relevant drug interactions encountered in dentistry, focussing on those that relate to drugs commonly prescribed or recommended for dental patients.
Medication error prevention in dentistry
Medication errors are common throughout healthcare, even in dental practice. They arise at every step of the medication usage pathway, from manufacturing, distribution and storage, to prescribing, dispensing, supply and administration. Errors can arise due to process issues such as poor decision-making or lack of knowledge to slips and lapses due to human frailty such as being hungry, late, distracted or tired. This presentation will outline the science of patient safety in health care and how it relates to safe medicine use, particularly in dental practice.