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From Friend to Foe

Gut Health and Microbiome

Presented By: Mark Cannon, DDS, MS

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Course Description:

Dysbiosis refers to an imbalance or disruption in the composition of the microbiome, which is the collection of microorganisms (bacteria, viruses, fungi, and other microbes) that naturally inhabit the human body, particularly in the gastrointestinal tract. In a healthy state, the microbiome plays a crucial role in various bodily functions, including digestion, immune system regulation, and even mental health. Dysbiosis occurs when this microbial community is disrupted, leading to an unhealthy or imbalanced state.

Learning Objectives:

  • Recognizing and addressing dysbiosis is becoming increasingly important in healthcare as the microbiome's impact on human health is better understood.
  • Understanding that balancing and maintaining a healthy microbiome is considered a promising avenue for preventive and therapeutic interventions in various medical conditions.

Speaker Bio:

Mark L. Cannon received his Doctorate of Dental Surgery from the University of Nebraska and then attended Northwestern University for his Masters of Pediatric Dentistry. He completed his Children’s Memorial Hospital residency and received his Diplomate status from the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. He is a past president of the Illinois Society of Dentistry for Children, a Professor of Otolaryngology Division of Dentistry at Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine, and a member of the International Association of Pediatric Dentistry. In addition to maintaining a large private practice in the suburbs of Chicago, he is the Research Coordinator of the residency program at Ann and Robert Lurie Children’s Hospital, Chicago, Illinois.  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; and at the University of Illinois, Chicago, Department of Pediatric Dentistry.