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The Nasal and Respiratory Benefits of Xylitol

 

Presented by: Julie Seager, RDH

Original Publication Date: December 16, 2015

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Course Description:

Health begins right up front, in the nose and mouth. The nose and the mouth are the gateways to our respiratory system and our digestive system as a whole. Bacteria that enter through these portals and pass through do not cause any problems, but when harmful bacteria make their home in the upper respiratory tract, they breed and multiply. This invasion can lead to sinus infections, pneumonia, and ear infections and can even trigger asthmatic attacks. A revolutionary approach to inhibiting this bacterial assault is the utilization of xylitol.

Learning Objectives:

  • Describe the natural nasal defense mechanism.
  • Explain and recognize how xylitol can improve respiratory health.
  • Discuss how xylitol can reduce middle ear infections.
  • Identify how this knowledge applies to dental professionals.

Speaker Bio:

Julie Seager is an informed and engaging speaker with over twenty years in the dental industry. She blends real-world experience and clinical information so her audiences can put to good use what they learn in her fun and thought-provoking courses. She is also a published author on the subject of xylitol and sugar substitutes.

Julie is sponsored and employed by Wasatch Sales Force Management as the Western Regional Manager representing Spry Xylitol products. Julie is based in Sacramento, California, where she also uses her passion for prevention in coaching her dental hygiene patients toward achieving improved oral and systemic health.

Julie is an active member of the American Dental Hygiene Association, CareerFusion, the American Academy for Oral-Systemic Health, and the American Academy of Dental Hygiene.