AAOSH Core Curriculum

The Mouth-Body Connection in Kids: Pediatric Oral Care for Lifelong Health

Written by Kami Hoss, DDS, MS | Apr 11, 2025 8:55:07 PM

Presented by: Kami Hoss, DDS, MS

Original Publication Date: April 9, 2025

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Course Description:

This impactful webinar explores the critical connection between pediatric oral care and lifelong systemic health. He will highlight how early oral habits, airway development, jaw growth, and microbiome balance influence everything from sleep and behavior to chronic disease risk. Attendees will gain practical strategies for early screening and prevention, empowering providers and parents to support whole-body wellness from a young age.

Learning Objectives:

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be better able to:

  1. Understand how early oral care influences systemic health outcomes across a child’s lifespan, including impacts on immunity, growth, and chronic disease risk.
  2. Learn to spot early warning signs of oral-systemic dysfunction—such as mouth breathing, malocclusion, or inflammation—that may signal broader health concerns.
  3. Gain insight into how microbial balance in the mouth relates to neurological, digestive, and immune system development in children.

Practical Applications:

Here are three ways you can apply this to your practice tomorrow:

  1. Begin asking simple but effective screening questions about mouth breathing, sleep quality, and brushing habits to uncover possible airway or dental concerns.
  2. Develop referral relationships with pediatric dentists and myofunctional therapists to co-manage conditions like mouth breathing or early orthodontic issues.
  3. Provide anticipatory guidance to caregivers on the importance of early dental visits, proper oral hygiene, and nutrition to support a healthy oral and systemic foundation.

About the Speaker:

Dr. Kami Hoss, an orthodontist, dentofacial orthopedist, author, and entrepreneur, is revolutionizing America's oral healthcare as co-founder and CEO of The Super Dentists, a leading multi specialty dental practice. He founded Howard Healthcare Academy, a hands-on dental assisting school, and launched SuperMouth, a line of innovative oral care products. Dr. Hoss, author of the bestselling "If Your Mouth Could Talk," is a member of various prestigious dental and business organizations and is frequently featured as an expert on major media outlets.

Conflict of Interest: 

The founder & CEO of SuperMouth.

 
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