Annual Session 2026 Speaker:

Mark Cannon, DDS, MS 

Annual Session 2026 - Speaker Square - Cannon

About the speaker:

Mark L. Cannon, DDS, MS, is a Professor Emeritus of Ann and Robert H Lurie Children’s Hospital and the Department of Otolaryngology, Division of Dentistry at Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago, IL. In addition, he is an adjunct Professor of Dentistry at the University of Tennessee (UTHSC) in Memphis, TN. He has been a long-time member of the International Association of Pediatric Dentistry and is a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. In addition to founding a large, multi-specialty, highly respected private practice in the suburbs of Chicago, he is the Research Coordinator for the residency program at Ann and Robert Lurie Children’s Hospital in Chicago, Illinois (Attending Physician).

Dr. Cannon was on the Executive Board, the former President (2023), and a Master Fellow of the American Academy for Oral and Systemic Health. Dr. Cannon has presented guest lectures at the University of Athens, Greece; Sao Paulista State University, UNESP, Aracatuba, Brazil; University of Texas- Houston; University of Alabama-Birmingham; University of California, Los Angeles; University of Southern California, Louisiana State University, Nova Southeastern University, CES Universidad (Medellin, Columbia), Medical University of South Carolina, Baylor TAMU, and at the University of Illinois, Chicago, Department of Pediatric Dentistry. He has had presentations to the following organizations: I.A.D.R./A.A.D.R., the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, the American Society of Dentistry for Children, the Academy of Dental Materials, World Congress of Biological Materials, International Association of Pediatric Dentistry, Pediatric Dental Association of Asia, Australasian Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, World Congress of Preventive Dentistry, Chicago Dental Society, Texas Dental Society, Utah Dental Association, Michigan Dental Association, South Carolina Dental Association, Birmingham Dental Society, Mexican Association of Pediatric Dentistry, Brazilian Association of Pediatric Dentistry, Korean Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, Hellenic Society of Pediatric Dentistry, American Academy for Oral and Systemic Health, Probiotics, Prebiotics, and New Food Congress (Rome), Nutrition and Growth Conference (Lisbon) and the European Association of Pediatric Dentistry.

Dr. Cannon is a Fellow of the Academy of Dental Materials, a Fellow of the Royal College of Medicine, a Fellow of the Sigma Xi Science Honor Society, and the International College of Dentists. He is a member of the Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center, the Simpson Querrey Epigenetic Center, the Osher Center for Integrative Medicine, the Institute for Public Health and Medicine, and the American Academy of Public Health Dentistry. Dr. Cannon has humbly accepted two invitations from the Karolinska Institutet, first to the Nobel Forum (2016) and second to the Nobel Assembly (2017). Most of all, Dr. Cannon is the proud father of five, all of whom are very accomplished. He is also a very proud grandfather of six beautiful children!

Conflict of Interest: TBA

About the Lecture:

Title: "Update in Oral & Systemic Health-2026"

Time Slot TBD

Summary:
 
This session offers a comprehensive review of the most current research and clinical practices linking oral health to systemic conditions. Participants will explore the latest evidence on how oral health impacts overall well-being and learn strategies to integrate these insights into patient care. The session is designed to enhance awareness and foster interdisciplinary collaboration, equipping healthcare professionals with the knowledge for improved outcomes.
 
Learning Objectives: 
  • Identify the connections between oral health and major systemic diseases.
  • Describe recent advancements in the prevention and management of oral-systemic health issues.
  • Apply evidence-based approaches to patient education and interprofessional collaboration.
  • Recognize the importance of early detection and intervention in oral-systemic health.
  • Evaluate the implications of oral health findings for broader clinical practice.
Practical Applications:
Coming Soon
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Method: Lecture
Cost: Included in the Annual Session 2026 ticket
Location: New Orleans, LA
AGD Course Code: 149
AAOSH Core Curriculum: Success for the Oral Systemic Practice 
Credit Hours: 1