FLJG2 - The Myths and Realities of the Link Between Oral Disease and Systemic Conditions: How Does It Affect Practice Outcomes, and Where Do We Go From Here?
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 to the host response and the impact on clinical practice outcomes. Risk assessment will be addressed in the context of the oral/systemic connection.
Learning Objectives:
Understand the pathogenesis and mechanisms of periodontal disease.
Be familiar with 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.
Look to future trends for casual effect relationships between oral and systemic diseases.