Probiora: The New Axis of Disease

Presented by: Mark Cannon, DDS, MS

Original Publication Date: September 15, 2022

Course Description:

The oral microbiome plays a pivotal role as a gateway to total body health, impacting the immune system development of a child through its interconnectedness with the placental microbiome. This course delves into the factors contributing to dysbiosis in the oral microbiome and its profound implications for health and treatment. Participants will explore the influence of antimicrobials, diet, oral hygiene practices, dental crowding, and mouth breathing on oral microbiota. Strategies such as nutritional counseling, prebiotic and probiotic supplementation, and correcting mouth breathing will be discussed as essential elements for long-term oral and systemic health. The presentation highlights a researched oral probiotic that significantly alters oral microbial strains, contributing to improved oral health. Additionally, attendees will examine the cascade effect of oral dysbiosis on placental and gut dysbiosis, implicating conditions like metabolic syndrome, atherosclerosis, and Alzheimer's. The course emphasizes evidence-based prevention protocols to address dental caries, periodontal disease, and associated systemic illnesses, enabling attendees to apply these protocols for life-saving impact.

Learning Objectives:

• Identify the intricate relationship between the oral microbiome, placental microbiome, and systemic health, understanding their influence on immune system development and disease outcomes.
• Describe the factors contributing to dysbiosis in the oral microbiome, including the impact of antimicrobials, diet, oral hygiene, dental crowding, and mouth breathing on microbial balance.
• Explain the necessity of nutritional counseling, prebiotic and probiotic supplementation, and corrective measures for mouth breathing in promoting long-term oral and systemic health.
• Formulate comprehensive strategies for establishing proper oral microbiome support to prevent diseases, utilizing the latest research findings and effective prevention protocols in real-world scenarios for improved patient outcomes.

Speaker Bio:

Dr. Mark L. Cannon, a Professor of Otolaryngology and Dentistry at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine and an Attending Physician at Ann and Robert Lurie Children's Hospital, boasts 40 years of expertise in pediatric dentistry. He founded Associated Dental Specialists of Long Grove and served as the Research Coordinator for the Pediatric Dental residency program at Ann and Robert Lurie Children's Hospital. Dr. Cannon is recognized internationally for his lectures on diverse oral health topics and holds memberships in various prestigious dental organizations worldwide. He has presented at esteemed universities globally and addressed prominent dental associations, including invitations to the Nobel Forum and Nobel Assembly at the Karolinska Institutet.