Patients with multiple morbidities frequently present for dental treatment in both primary and secondary care settings. The severity and impact of their medical conditions and polypharmacy will influence their dental care. This case study considers the dental management of a complex patient who was immunosuppressed, at an increased risk of bleeding and infective endocarditis, with mental health issues who was concurrently taking numerous medications for multiple morbidities. CPD/Clinical Relevance: Multidisciplinary working is necessary to provide safe care for patients with multimorbidities, including appropriate referral to secondary care
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