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Rethinking Oral Pathogens and The Role of Saliva Testing in the Oral Systemic Practice

Genetics

Presented by: Tom Nabors, DDS, FACD

Original Presentation Date: September 23, 2021

 

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Course Description: 

This comprehensive course delves into the crucial connections between chronic inflammatory periodontal diseases and oral pathogens. By exploring the Collaboration Cures Model, participants will analyze the most prevalent links to oral infections, emphasizing the pivotal role of chronic inflammatory periodontal diseases. This course prompts participants to reassess their perspectives on knowledge, diagnosis, targeted therapies, and the integration of salivary testing, fostering a paradigm shift in approaching oral-systemic health.

Learning Objectives:

  • Re-evaluate the causative agents triggering chronic inflammatory periodontal diseases, fostering a comprehensive understanding of the underlying factors driving these inflammatory conditions within the oral cavity.
  • Reconsider the implementation of "Cause-Related Therapy" aligned with the Collaboration Cures Model, emphasizing collaborative approaches in therapeutic interventions to mitigate the impact of oral pathogens and associated inflammatory diseases.

Speaker Bio:

Ronald McGlennen, MD, is President and Medical Director of Access Genetics and OralDNA Labs. He has published over 70 scientific articles and book chapters and served as the editor of five journals. He holds nine issued and pending patents. He is board-certified in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology and also by the American Board of Medical Genetics, with a Specialty in Clinical Molecular Genetics. He is internationally recognized as an expert in Molecular Biology and Genetics. His focus in research has been on reducing the complexity of gene-based testing, including DNA chip technology and simple analytic instrumentation to serve the community laboratory better. He has served on a series of governmental and regulatory committees focused on the growth of the field of molecular diagnostics, as showcased in various online conferences and platforms like Replenish PDX, Holistic Nutrition Lab, and the Hashimoto Institute.