Myths and Realities: The Link Between Oral Disease & Systemic Conditions
Thursday, January 30, 2025
12:30 – 2:30 pm
Course Code:
415TL
Cost:
$0.00
Credits:
2
CE Hours
This course will explore and explain the interrelationships between systemic disorders and oral health. The bi-directional link will be made between periodontal disease and systemic conditions from
understanding the pathways, the host response, and the impact on clinical practice outcomes. Risk assessment will be addressed in the context of the oral/systemic connection.
Speakers
After this course attendees will be able to:
- Understand the pathogenesis and mechanisms of periodontal disease
- Describe the impact of periodontal disease on systemic conditions
- Comprehend the influence of systemic disorders on periodontal health
- Recognize the relevancy of the oral/systemic link to your daily practice
- Examine future trends for casual effect relationships between oral and systemic disease
The Crest + Oral-B grant has been applied to this course.
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