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Connecting the Dots: Oral-Systemic Connection
Credit Hours
3 CE Hours
Speaker
Dr. Jamie Paiva-Sharma
Subject Code
010 Basic Sciences
Exams
~ Includes Exit Exam
When
22nd May 2025 Thursday
5-8 PM CST / 4-7 PM MST / 3-6 PM PST / 6-9 PM EST
Where
Online via Zoom
Pricing
Dentist
$79
Hygienist
$59
ASST & AUX
$59
Speaker

Course Description
Stay at the forefront of emerging research that bridges the gap between oral health and systemic diseases. This webinar uncovers the connections between oral health and a range of systemic conditions, including diabetes, smoking, cardiovascular disease, preterm births, osteoporosis, Alzheimer’s, and obesity. Explore the pivotal role of inflammation in these interactions and gain insights into the latest evidence-based strategies for patient education and engagement.
Course Objectives
- Describe the pathophysiology of the systemic conditions: diabetes, smoking, cardiovascular disease, preterm births, osteoporosis, Alzheimer’s, and obesity.
- Describe periodontal disease in relation to diabetes, smoking, cardiovascular disease, preterm births, osteoporosis, Alzheimer’s, and obesity.
- Describe periodontal pathogens and their association with systemic conditions.
- Explain the connection between systemic disease and oral health.
- Discuss strategies to increase patient compliance.