AAOSH Accelerate 2024

Hey There, Dental and Medical Pros!

Ready to boost your expertise and have a blast doing it? Join us at our upcoming special event for an exciting deep dive into the links between oral and overall health. With a focus on AAOSH Core Curriculum Categories: Lifestyle, Periodontal Disease & Biofilm Diseases of the Mouth, Environmental Influences, Genetics, and Behavioral Influences, Increasing Health Literacy, & the Psychology of Healing, this one-day immersion will take your practice to new heights. Don’t miss out on this chance to earn up to 6 CE/CME credits and make a real impact on your practice!

The AAOSH Lifestyle Core Curriculum is designed to integrate holistic wellness into oral health practices, emphasizing the vital connection between lifestyle choices and dental health. This comprehensive program covers nutrition, exercise, stress management, and hydration, providing actionable strategies to enhance overall well-being. By incorporating these elements into your practice, you'll be equipped to offer patients a more complete approach to health, promoting a healthy smile and a healthier life.

Explore the AAOSH Core Curriculum Lifestyle HERE to elevate your patient care and stay ahead in the evolving field of dental health.

According to the CDC, approximately 1 in 2 men and 1 in 3 women aged 30 and older have some level of periodontitis. The AAOSH Core Curriculum on Periodontal Disease & Biofilm Diseases of the Mouth examines the complex relationship between gum health and systemic wellness. This program provides healthcare professionals with advanced knowledge and skills to address this common condition, covering the latest advancements in diagnosis, prevention, and treatment. It emphasizes the connections between periodontal disease and chronic illnesses such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Engaging with this curriculum enhances practitioners' ability to deliver holistic care, thereby improving patient outcomes and promoting overall health.

Embrace the AAOSH Core Curriculum on Periodontal Disease & Biofilm Diseases of the Mouth HERE to elevate your practice and make a lasting impact on your patients' lives.

The AAOSH Core Curriculum on Environmental Influences addresses the crucial impact of environmental factors on overall health, particularly oral health. This comprehensive program educates healthcare professionals on the role of toxins, pollutants, and other environmental hazards in contributing to chronic diseases and oral health issues. Participants will learn about practical strategies for mitigating these risks and promoting healthier living environments for their patients. By integrating this knowledge into their practice, professionals can enhance their ability to provide holistic care that considers the broad spectrum of environmental influences on health.

Engage with the AAOSH Core Curriculum on Environmental Influences HERE to improve your practice and positively change your patients' lives.

The AAOSH Core Curriculum on Genetics delves into the profound impact that genetic factors have on oral and overall health. This program equips healthcare professionals with the knowledge to understand how genetic predispositions can influence the risk and progression of various conditions, including periodontal disease and oral cancer. Participants will explore the latest advancements in genetic research and learn how to integrate genetic insights into personalized treatment plans. By mastering this curriculum, professionals can enhance their ability to deliver tailored, preventive, and effective care that considers each patient's unique genetic makeup.

Discover the AAOSH Core Curriculum on Genetics HERE to enhance your practice and transform your patients' oral health.

The AAOSH Core Curriculum on Behavioral Influences, Increasing Health Literacy, & the Psychology of Healing explores the critical role that behaviors and lifestyle choices play in oral and systemic health. This program educates healthcare professionals on how factors such as diet, stress, smoking, and oral hygiene practices impact patient outcomes. By understanding these behavioral influences, practitioners can develop more effective, personalized strategies for promoting healthy habits and preventing disease. This curriculum empowers professionals to address the root causes of health issues, encouraging lasting behavior changes that lead to improved overall well-being for their patients.

Dive into the AAOSH Core Curriculum on Behavioral Influences, Increasing Health Literacy, & the Psychology of Healing HERE to advance your expertise and significantly benefit your patients.

Our regional events bring together top professionals in the field for a day-long gathering aimed at advancing knowledge, sharing expertise, and promoting collaboration. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear from influential speakers, participate in interactive sessions, and network with peers. By the end of the event, participants will have gained a deeper understanding of the connection between oral health and overall wellness. They will be equipped with the tools and insights needed to make a meaningful impact in their practices.

Shirley Gutkowski, RDH, has been breathing since before her first birthday. Finding out in 2014 that she was doing it wrong, and how that affected her life, even her life choices, was a jaw dropper!

2014 is when she was dragged to another conference that was of tangential interest to her speaking topic Minimal Intervention Dentistry In Dental Hygiene. Turns out that breathing is the best form of prevention in dentistry, inflammation, cardiovascular breakdown, mental health and so much more.

While her topic today - breathing - may seem like a no-brainer

you may be surprised!

Shirley lives in the booming metropolis of Sun Prairie, the fastest-growing city in the USA, according to her husband Mark. She is the mother of 5 pretty spectacular grown sons, mother-in-law to 2 stellar women, and gramma to three blindingly bright grandchildren Help me welcome the owner of Primal Air, LLC, Shirley Gutkowski

Edward J. Zuckerberg, D.D.S., F.A.G.D. is a 1978 Graduate of NYU College of Dentistry. He owned his own practices in Brooklyn and Dobbs Ferry, NY from 1979-2013 and has always been an early adopter of technology, introducing his first PC in the office in 1986 and completely fully networking his home-based office with broadband access in 1996. Dr. Zuckerberg’s early adoption of technologies, including digital radiography, CAD/CAM & creation of a paperless office, caught the attention of Industry leaders who enlisted him to lecture, write articles, and beta test new technologies. The advanced technology in the home helped launch his son, Mark, the founder of Facebook, interest in computers. With his wife of 44 years, Karen, a retired Psychiatrist, they also have 3 daughters: Randi, former Marketing Director at Facebook and now CEO of Zuckerberg Media, and Donna, who received her Classics Ph.D at Princeton and is now an author and editor of the online publication, Eidolon, featuring a modern way to write about the ancient world & Arielle, who is a partner in a Financial Firm in San Francisco, as well as 9 grandchildren. Dr. Zuckerberg lectures nationally and internationally on the Oral Systemic Connection, serves as a Venture Partner at Revere Partners, the First Independent Venture Fund for Oral Health, and acts as the Chief Dental advisor for both Viome and Keystone Bio in addition to treating patients part-time in Cupertino, CA. Dr. Zuckerberg has co-authored several textbooks and is a frequent webinar and podcast guest as well as a regular contributor to Dental Journals.

Dr. Zuckerberg can be reached via his website, www.painlessdrz.com He also maintains two Facebook Pages, www.facebook.com/painlesssocialmedia with tips for his
colleagues on promoting their practices using Social Media to attract new patients and maintaining and improving relationships with existing ones as well as a page for his patients, www.facebook.com/painlessdrz

Dr. Sara Karlin is a board-certified pediatric dentist working as Adjunct Faculty at the Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health and in private practice in Phoenix. She received her Bachelor of Science from the University of Maryland, College Park, and completed her D.D.S. at the University of Maryland School of Dentistry. Dr. Karlin pursued her specialty training at New York University and Bellevue Hospital Center, earning a certificate in Pediatric Dentistry. She is a member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and the Arizona Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. Dr. Karlin is the primary author of “Dental and Oral Considerations in Pediatric Celiac Disease,” published in J Dent Child in May 2016, and has co-authored numerous online continuing education courses for oral healthcare providers.

As a keynote speaker, Dr. Karlin presents an array of nutrition and oral health topics to dental and dental hygiene organizations across the continent. Notable engagements have included the American Dental Association, New York Dental Society, Arizona Dental Society, and American Dental Hygiene Association.

Dr. Karlin's zest for life shines in the classroom, dental exam room, in front of the microphone, and beyond her professional endeavors. In her free time, she enjoys traveling the globe for new experiences, hiking with her fiancé and their Goldendoodle, and indulging in her guilty pleasure of reality television.

Ellen Karlin currently owns and operates a nutrition consulting service. Previously, she was a nutrition consultant to dental healthcare professionals in Owings Mills, Maryland, and also spent over 3 decades as a nutrition consultant at the Comprehensive Asthma and Allergy Center. Mrs. Karlin holds a Master of Medical Science degree in Nutrition Education from Emory University. In 1999, she became a fellow of the American Dietetic Association. Ellen is also a spokesperson for the American Dairy Association North East.

Mrs. Karlin is a nationally recognized keynote speaker at healthcare conferences. She has presented to many dental and dental hygiene groups, including the New York Dental Society, Arizona Dental Society, American Academy for Oral and Systemic Health, Florida Dental Association, American Dental Association, Pennsylvania Dental Association, Louisiana Dental Association, and American Dental Hygiene Association. Ellen is the co-author of “Dental and Oral Considerations in Pediatric Celiac Disease.” Additionally, she has collaborated as co-author for several online continuing education courses for oral healthcare professionals, as well as delivered numerous webinars.

Ellen's passion for health and nutrition is unmatched. There is not a day that goes by without neighborhood walks, diverse eats, and ensuring that her friends and family keep a healthy lifestyle at the top of mind.

Dr. Neel Bulchandani is a holistic chiropractor, bodyworker, teacher, and thought leader in the areas of airway and feeding issues. He has created the Airway Map – a new way of understanding the body’s maladapted patterns from tongue ties, narrow palates, and jaw issues – and from that understanding, specializes in helping babies, children, and adults heal. He coordinates care with other experts in the airway field, and has developed protocols for helping optimize outcomes with tongue tie, palate, and jaw surgeries (frenectomy, frenuoplasty, orthodontics, palate expansion, OMT, OAT, MSE/MARPE, MIND, DOME, RPE, MMA, TJR, MAGO, etc). He guides patients and practitioners virtually in this work, and he also see patients in California in Redding, San Francisco, Santa Barbara, and Los Angeles.

WHAT TO EXPECT AT AN AAOSH VIRTUAL EVENT:

Presented virtually via Zoom, our typical agenda starts with a program kick-off and an overview of the day’s events and our speakers. Throughout the day, you will hear from practitioners who will share their research, best practices, and strategies in oral and systemic health. We will uncover strategies you can adopt to succeed as an oral and systemic practice. We’ll also dive deeper into the data building blocks used in performance analysis and decision-making. The agenda will focus on identifying growth opportunities and uncovering insights into building strong patient relationships. This virtual event will also offer attendees opportunities to network with similar organizations and individuals leading the charge in oral and systemic health.

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Tanya Dunlap, PhD is a Vice President at Perio Protect, where she has worked since 2005. For several years she served as the research liaison for the company, working with researchers and investigators who were testing Perio Tray® therapy in controlled clinical trials and microbiology studies. Her expertise in adjunctive periodontal therapy is grounded in the data, explaining how the prescription trays work and which patient candidates can benefit from them.

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Dr. Barbara McClatchie, DDS is on a mission to enrich the quality of life for every person she meets. Her practice, Complete Health Dentistry of Columbus, employs a team of professionals specializing in general restorative dentistry and uses researched-based methods that ensure optimal oral, mouth and heart health. As an accredited provider of the Bale Doneen Method, she works in partnership with the Heart Attack Stroke Prevention Center of Central Ohio and supports other dentists to help patients prevent heart attacks and strokes. She is a founding member of American Academy of Oral Systemic Health, an organization bringing medical and dental professionals together as patient advocates for better patient outcomes.

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Dr. Eric Goulder, MD, FACC is the founder of the Heart Attack Stroke Prevention Center of Central Ohio (HASPC), which opened in July 2017 in Worthington, Ohio. After graduating from The Ohio State University College
of Medicine in 1976, he worked for twenty years at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. He then worked for ten years as a cardiologist, affiliated with Marietta Memorial Hospital, until he opened the HASPC of Central Ohio. In 2012, Dr. Goulder was introduced to the Bale Doneen (BD) Method, which incorporates the most current, research-based information along with painless non-invasive tests, simple blood tests and genetic information to help predict and prevent heart attacks and ischemic strokes. He has since become an accredited provider of the BD Method. At the
HASPC, Dr. Goulder will check and treat patients for hidden heart attack and stroke risk using the BD Method, which is employed by hundreds of practitioners worldwide.

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Dr. Poulsen was born in Racine, WI and a graduate of Wisconsin Lutheran College with Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology. He obtained his BSN and Doctor of Nursing Practice from Valparaiso University in Indiana. He was certified in Palliative Medicine and Hospice Care through the Hospice and Palliative Care Nursing Association in 2018.

Dr. Poulsen has been working for the last 6 years in Palliative Medicine and Pain Management at St. Joseph Health System in Mishawaka, IN. He has been in healthcare for 25 years over 5 hospital systems and 4 outpatient settings. He is a member of Hospice and Palliative Nursing Association and American Society for Pain Management Nursing. He is currently serving as the Chairman for Pain Management Committee and member of Provision of Care Council at St. Joseph Health System. Dr. Poulsen is also an Associate Adjunct Professor at Valparaiso University School of Nursing.

He currently resides in Granger, IN with his wife Dr. Rachel Poulsen, DDS, three children (Liam, Lily, and Levi) and their dog Wrigley. Dr. Poulsen and his family are joyfully active in their Church. He and his family also enjoy Taekwondo which Dr. and Dr. Poulsen and Liam are 1st degree black belts. Lily and Levi are working hard to reach their goal of being black belts.

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Dr. Haroldo Magarinos is a Chilean dentist with expertise in periodontics, oral medicine, and surgical implantology.

After a decade of conventional practice and university teaching, he followed his passion and became a board-certified naturopathic doctor.

Additionally, he has expertise in integrative biological dental medicine, homeopathy, live blood analysis, peptide therapy, and advanced clinical ozone therapy.

Dr. Haroldo has long been a strong advocate of the study of the human microbiome, with the conviction that treating patients with dysbiosis can prevent and even correct many prevalent forms of chronic disease.

Using his knowledge and experience in this field, he has been able to improve the lives of hundreds of people who wanted a deeper understanding and management of the underlying causes of their health problems.

He is the co-founder and clinical director of Revolution Gut Health, an online platform that provides counseling services to anyone interested in learning about and improving microbiome-related health conditions.

Share Your Knowledge and Research!
AAOSH would like to encourage practitioners, academics, and research professionals to submit abstracts for presentation at our upcoming Midwest Regional hybrid event. Using the form link, kindly furnish a concise description outlining your presentation. This description should encompass at least two learning objectives and two practical applications that attendees, predominantly practitioners, can expect to acquire through participation in your seminar.

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