A Guarantee of Arterial Wellness: The Bale-Doneen Method and The Critical Role of Oral Health

Presented by: Amy Doneen, DNP and Bradley Bale, MD

Original Publication Date: September 01, 2018

Course Description:

Embark on a groundbreaking exploration of the interconnected realms of oral and systemic health in our specialized course, presented at a national collaborative event. This course illuminates the imperative for change, backed by compelling statistics, providing a robust foundation for understanding and preventing cardiovascular disease. Delve into the intricacies of blood flow obstruction during cardiovascular events and unravel the nuances of risk assessment, distinguishing between risk factors and disease itself. Uncover the pivotal role of inflammation as a root cause and acquire practical skills for effective monitoring. Gain a comprehensive appreciation for inflammatory conditions, all while spotlighting the often underestimated impact of oral health on cardiovascular well-being. Join us at this collaborative event to revolutionize your approach to health by integrating oral and systemic perspectives and making informed strides toward comprehensive well-being. 

Learning Objectives:

• Identify and articulate the multifaceted reasons that render cardiovascular disease (CVD) a significant healthcare concern.
• Recognize a key morphological characteristic of arterial plaque with high predictive value for CVD events.
• Explain the factors causing blood flow obstruction in most CVD events to a patient.
• Differentiate between assessing CVD event risk using traditional risk factors versus the presence of atherosclerosis through critical analysis.
• Understand inflammation as a causal factor in arterial disease, fostering comprehension of its role in cardiovascular health.
• Evaluate oral health as a potential contributor to arterial inflammation, appraising its role in systemic health and cardiovascular disease.

Speaker Bio:

Dr. Amy L. Doneen, DNP, ARNP, is an international leader in preventing heart attacks, stroke, and diabetes.  She is the co-founder of the Bale/Doneen Method and the co-principle lecturer and researcher for this method of CVD Prevention. Her research on CVD prevention has been published in such respected medical journals as Atherosclerosis, Post Graduate Medicine, Journal of the National Medical Association, Journal of Clinical Lipidology, Cardiology Roundtable, Physician’s Weekly, Cardiovascular Nursing, Dental Economics, Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine and ADVANCE for Healthy Aging and others.

Having given well over a thousand lectures to global medical groups, including the International Atherosclerosis Society, International Symposium on Atherosclerosis, Women’s Heart Symposium, American Heart Association, Cleveland Heart Lab, National Dental and Family Practice Organizations, she is a sought-after thought leader in vascular wellness.  Doneen has served as a reviewer for medical journals on topics revolving around vascular imaging and served on the appropriate use committee for the Society of Atherosclerotic Imaging and Prevention. Doneen is the owner and medical director of the Heart Attack & Stroke Prevention Center and an adjunct Professor at Texas Tech Health Sciences. She is also the past chair of the Pacific Northwest Preventative Cardiovascular Nurses Association.