Hot Topics 2022 - Lesson Set One

Mini-Course One: AAOSH 101(Hot Topics 2022)

Presented by: Chris Kammer,  DDS, FAAOSH

Original Publication Date: February 24, 2022

Lesson Description: 

AAOSH 101 is a brief overview of the essential concepts and critical issues within oral systemic health. Participants gain a nuanced understanding of the American Academy for Oral Systemic Health's (AAOSH) mission, values, and its pivotal role in shaping modern healthcare. This course navigates through challenges faced by practitioners in oral systemic health, unraveling macro problems affecting patient care. Emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration between medical and dental fields, students gain insights into optimizing healthcare outcomes. Moreover, through critical analysis, participants explore the intricate mouth-body connection, understanding its profound impact on systemic health. By the course's end, attendees cultivate a holistic grasp of AAOSH's mission, recognize the significance of collaboration, and comprehend the implications of oral health on overall well-being.

Learning Objectives:

• Recall and identify the mission and values statements of AAOSH, outlining its purpose and significance.
• Explain the significant macro problems confronting practitioners in the field of oral systemic health, demonstrating an understanding of their implications and scope.
• Apply knowledge to elucidate the purpose of AAOSH and illustrate the importance of collaboration between medical and dental fields in enhancing healthcare outcomes.
• Analyze and articulate the fundamental principles constituting the mouth-body connection, highlighting their interrelatedness and impact on overall health and well-being.

Mini-Lesson Two: Vitamin X and Life (Hot Topics 2022)

Presented by: Mark Cannon, DDS, MS

Original Publication Date: February 24, 2022

Lesson Description:

"Vitamin X and Life" explains the intricate relationship between vital cellular processes and overall human health. Participants will explore the fundamental aspects of mitochondrial dysfunction, uncovering its underlying components and factors contributing to this phenomenon. Understanding the profound link between mitochondrial dysfunction and cancer will be a key focus as students comprehend the complex mechanisms intertwining these two crucial elements, spotlighting their implications in oncology. Additionally, this course equips participants to describe and analyze the intricate metabolic pathways of Xylitol Metabolism, emphasizing its significant impact on cellular structures and functions within the broader context of metabolism and biochemistry. Through critical analysis and evaluation, students will unravel the profound effects of Xylitol Metabolism on cellular processes, dissecting its influence on cellular biology and health outcomes. Moreover, participants will engage with the latest scientific research, evaluating the correlation between Vitamin X and cancer, discerning patterns, relationships, and potential impacts unearthed in recent studies and scholarly investigations. By the course's conclusion, attendees will possess an enriched understanding of the intricate interplay between Vitamin X, mitochondrial dysfunction, Xylitol Metabolism and their profound implications for human health and well-being.

Learning Objectives:

• Recall and identify key components and factors contributing to mitochondrial dysfunction, outlining its primary characteristics and causes.
• Comprehend the relationship between mitochondrial dysfunction and cancer, explaining the mechanisms and connections between these two phenomena highlighting their interplay and potential implications in oncology.
• Apply knowledge to describe the metabolic processes involved in Xylitol Metabolism, elucidating its impact on cellular structures and functions within the context of metabolism and biochemistry.
• Analyze and evaluate the effects of Xylitol Metabolism on cellular structures and functions, examining its influence on cellular processes and structures and critically assessing its broader implications in cellular biology and health outcomes.
• Analyze the latest scientific research findings concerning Vitamin X and its correlation with cancer, discerning the relationships, patterns, or potential impacts revealed in recent studies and scholarly investigations.
  
  

Mini-Lesson Three: Post-COVID Dangers: An Opportunity for Medical Dental Collaborative Rescue (Hot Topics 2022)

Presented by: Ellie Campbell, DO

Original Publication Date: February 24, 2022

Lesson Description:

This mini-course is tailored to equip healthcare professionals with comprehensive strategies in navigating post-pandemic challenges and enhancing patient care. Participants will delve into fundamental elements crucial for improved wellness, emphasizing proactive approaches to elevate overall health and well-being post-COVID. Exploring the symbiotic relationship between gum and gut health, this course elucidates the interconnectedness between these systems, shedding light on their profound implications for holistic health recovery. Furthermore, attendees will apply acquired knowledge to identify and articulate four specific tests or assessments strategically to enhance patient outcomes and bolster practice profitability. Emphasizing the relevance of these assessments, participants will discover their potential impact on improving patient health and ensuring their practice's financial resilience and growth. By the course's conclusion, attendees will be equipped with actionable insights and collaborative approaches for a thriving post-pandemic healthcare landscape, fostering enhanced patient care and practice sustainability.

Learning Objectives:

• Recall strategies and methods to identify and address the fundamental elements contributing to enhanced wellness, emphasizing the approach of reaching the core aspects for improved overall health and well-being.
• Comprehend the relationship between gum health and gut health, exploring and grasping the interconnections and associations that exist between these two bodily systems, highlighting their interrelation and potential impacts on overall health.
• Apply knowledge to identify and articulate four specific tests or assessments aimed at enhancing patient outcomes and optimizing practice profitability, emphasizing their relevance and potential impact on improving both patient health and the financial viability of the practice.

Mini Lesson Four: Beyond the Words We Speak: AI, Smart Salivia, and the Language of Tomorrow (Hot Topics 2022)

Presented by: Eric Pulver, DDS

Original Publication Date: February 24, 2022

Lesson Description:

This mini-course will navigate the intricate realm of Oral Systemic Health through the lens of innovation and technology. Participants will explore informatics, AI, and salivary diagnostics, pivotal in reshaping the trajectory of healthcare. Delving into data mining and intelligent algorithms, this course illuminates their role in uncovering the associations between oral and systemic health, emphasizing their potential for early intervention and improved outcomes while reducing costs and enhancing overall wellness. Oral healthcare providers will uncover opportunities to actively participate in transformative change within the healthcare ecosystem, gaining insights into positioning themselves for the future. Engaging discussions will traverse the current landscape, envision tomorrow's possibilities, and outline actionable steps to commence the journey forward. This course is a compass guiding professionals toward a progressive future at the intersection of healthcare and technology.

Learning Objectives:

• Recall and outline the significance of informatics, AI, and salivary diagnostics in reshaping the landscape of oral systemic health, emphasizing their role in redefining healthcare approaches for the future.
• Understand the utilization of data mining and intelligent algorithms in identifying associations between oral and systemic health, elucidating their potential to facilitate early intervention and improved healthcare outcomes while reducing costs and enhancing overall wellness.
• Apply knowledge to analyze the role of oral healthcare providers in leveraging innovation and technology, explore opportunities to actively participate in transformative changes within the healthcare ecosystem, and delineate steps to initiate this journey forward.

Mini-Lesson Five: Breathe Well, Little One: Airway Health for Babies and Youngsters (Hot Topics 2022)

Presented by: Susan Maples, DDS

Original Publication Date: February 24, 2022

Lesson Description:

"Breathe Well, Little One: Airway Health for Babies and Youngsters" is an essential lesson addressing pediatric airway deficiency (PAD) and sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) in children. The course equips practitioners with vital knowledge to identify and address these conditions swiftly and consistently during pediatric visits. Participants will explore the telltale parent-reported symptoms and physical signs associated with PAD and SDB, empowering them to recognize and diagnose these issues effectively. Moreover, the lesson delves into strategies to communicate effectively with other healthcare professionals, enhancing their comprehension of oral, facial, and dental co-morbidities linked to PAD and SDB. It also sheds light on alternative root causes for PAD and SDB, such as allergies and sleep hygiene issues, fostering a comprehensive understanding of these conditions. Additionally, participants will explore treatment options like myofunctional therapy, tethered tissue release, and pediatric orthodontic expansion, evaluating their suitability for incorporation into their practice. The lesson concludes by emphasizing the importance of fostering collaborative relationships with healthcare professionals in the community who share similar values and a dedication to comprehensive pediatric health.

Learning Objectives:

• Identify the telltale parent-reported symptoms and physical signs associated with Pediatric Airway Deficiency (PAD) and Sleep-Disordered Breathing (SDB) in children, enabling swift and accurate identification during pediatric visits.
• Demonstrate effective communication skills to convey the oral, facial, and dental co-morbidities related to PAD and SDB to other healthcare professionals, elevating their understanding and facilitating collaborative care for affected children.
• Recognize and differentiate other potential root causes contributing to PAD, such as food/environmental allergies, and SDB, such as sleep hygiene issues, enhancing a more comprehensive approach to diagnosing and addressing these conditions.
• Evaluate the suitability and potential integration of treatment options like myofunctional therapy, tethered tissue release, and pediatric orthodontic expansion into clinical practice for managing PAD and SDB in children.
• Foster the development of a consortium of like-minded and collaborative healthcare professionals within the community to ensure comprehensive and integrated care for pediatric patients experiencing airway-related issues.

Mini-Lesson Six: Perio & Peptides: Healing and Sealing Leaky Junctions for Optimal Cellular Health (Hot Topics 2022)

Presented by: Gina Pritchard, DNP,  and Lara Hooper, BSDH

Original Publication Date: February 24, 2022

Lesson Description:

This lesson introduces a transformative approach to healthcare, focusing on cellular medicine. It encourages practitioners to shift their treatment paradigms from merely suppressing signs and symptoms to actively targeting the reversal and cure of diseases at the cellular level. Participants will explore the pivotal role of peptides in dentistry and uncover strategies to identify and address leaky syndrome, emphasizing the significance of healing and sealing cellular junctions for optimal health outcomes.

Learning Objectives:

• Develop the skills to recognize and identify the indicators and manifestations of leaky syndrome, enabling precise and early identification of this condition in cellular health.
• Comprehend the role of peptides in dentistry, elucidating their significance and applications within dental practices, particularly in relation to cellular health and disease management.
• Implement the foundational step in cellular medicine, fostering an understanding of initiating treatments focusing on healing and sealing leaky junctions for optimal cellular health outcomes in clinical practice.