FDC2023 Session Directory
Inflammation, Chronic Disease and Oral Health
Course Code: C08
Speaker: Ms. Carol Jahn, RDH, MS
CE Hours: 3.00
Start: Thursday, June 29, 2023, 9:00 AM
End: Thursday, June 29, 2023, 12:00 PM
Track: ORAL MEDICINE, PERIODONTICS
Audience: Dentists, Assistants, Hygienists, Practice Administrators, Dental Student
Speaker: Ms. Carol Jahn, RDH, MS
CE Hours: 3.00
Start: Thursday, June 29, 2023, 9:00 AM
End: Thursday, June 29, 2023, 12:00 PM
Track: ORAL MEDICINE, PERIODONTICS
Audience: Dentists, Assistants, Hygienists, Practice Administrators, Dental Student
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REGISTRATION CATEGORY |
EARLY 4/14 |
REGULAR |
ONSITE 6/16 |
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DENTIST - FDA/ADA MEMBER |
$69 |
$79 |
$89 |
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NON-MEMBER DENTIST |
$79 |
$89 |
$99 |
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TEAM MEMBER |
$49 |
$59 |
$69 |
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DENTAL STUDENT |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
Description:
At least 80% of adults have at least one chronic condition and 68% have two or more. What is the underlying cause of this malady? Chronic inflammation. Chronic Inflammation has been shown to contribute to Alzheimer’s disease, inflammatory bowel disease, colon and pancreatic cancers and more. Oral inflammation is often overlooked as a potential risk factor. This lecture will explore the link between inflammation, chronic disease and oral health.
At least 80% of adults have at least one chronic condition and 68% have two or more. What is the underlying cause of this malady? Chronic inflammation. Chronic Inflammation has been shown to contribute to Alzheimer’s disease, inflammatory bowel disease, colon and pancreatic cancers and more. Oral inflammation is often overlooked as a potential risk factor. This lecture will explore the link between inflammation, chronic disease and oral health.
Learning objectives:
Participants will be able to:
- identify the role of p.gingivalis and other pathogens in brain inflammation.
- examine how p.gingivalis may contribute to a dysbiotic gut microbiota.
- discover how the gut microbiome plays a role in immune function.
- evaluate the research showing how periodontal disease may worsen cognitive decline and inflammatory bowel diseases and it plays a role in colon and pancreatic cancer.
- discuss the role periodontal therapy and good oral hygiene may have on brain and GI health.
Full Sponsor(s):
Speaker: Ms. Carol Jahn, RDH, MS, Water Pik, Inc.About the speaker: Bachelor’s degree in dental hygiene, University of Iowa; master’s degree in continuing education, University of St. Francis; director of professional relations and education, WaterPik Inc.
Disclosure: I or members of my immediate family have a financial relationship with WaterPik Inc. that may be relevant to this presentation.
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