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Speaker: Dale Bredesen, MD
Title: "Key Role of Oral Systemic Health in Alzheimer’s"
Synopsis:
Oral-systemic health is emerging as a dominant player in Alzheimer’s disease. Forty-five million Americans are projected to die of Alzheimer’s (as compared to just over one million from the COVID pandemic) if effective prevention and treatment are not implemented. Although past theories of Alzheimer’s have focused on simple mechanisms such as protein misfolding, free radicals, and amyloid plaques, our laboratory research over the past 30 years has demonstrated that Alzheimer’s disease is a network insufficiency, governed by three major groups of contributors: energetics, inflammation, and toxicity. Oral health contributes to all of these, with factors such as the oral microbiome, periodontitis, gingivitis, root canals, abscesses, airway patency, dental amalgams, viral infections, and other factors. Concurrent to these developments, the first patients to reverse their cognitive decline have been reported, and recent proof-of-concept trials have confirmed that identifying and addressing these root cause contributors is often effective in the treatment of cognitive decline. Moreover, new blood tests allow early detection and quantitative follow-up. Therefore, achieving best outcomes for patients with cognitive decline or risk for decline will require collaboration between oral-systemic experts and neurological experts utilizing these new approaches.
Speaker: Amanda Hill, BSDH, RDH
Title: "From Standard to Stellar: Elevating Dental Care"
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Speaker: Kami Hoss, DDS, MS
Title: "Your Complete Guide to Oral Care Products-Debunk 10 Common Myths"
Synopsis:
- Myth #1: Cavities are normal and no big deal.
- Myth #2: All oral bacteria are bad and should be killed.
- Myth #3: Cavities only happen if you eat lots of sugar.
- Myth #4: Cavities in baby teeth don’t matter because they fall out anyway.
- Myth #5: Bleeding gums are normal.
- Myth #6: All toothpastes and mouthwashes are basically the same.
- Myth #7: Natural toothpaste is better than conventional toothpaste.
- Myth #8: All kids’ toothpaste is safe and effective.
- Myth #9: Fluoride is the best anti-cavity product for everyone.
- Myth #10: Antiseptic mouthwash is good for you.
Speaker: David Lin, PhD
Title: "Unveiling New Mysteries of the Oral Microbiome with Comprehensive Salivary Testing"
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Speaker: Doug Thompson, DDS, FAAMM, ABAAHP
Title: "Health Beyond The Teeth: The Time Is Now!"
Synopsis:
There is a new opportunity in every restorative dental practice revolving around several oral conditions and systemic health. As vascular disease (one of the 57 diseases cross-referenced to the mouth) continues to be redefined as an inflammatory disease and not a cholesterol disease, reducing total body inflammation is a goal of treatment. A brief synopsis of many health strategies that can be supported in a dental practice will be reinforced to outline our concerns. Periodontal disease and caries are inflammatory diseases mainly expressed through the relationship between bacteria and host susceptibility. Evaluating the microbial profile of every active periodontal and caries infection can provide valuable treatment and maintenance information. This approach reveals opportunities to adjust our current traditional periodontal management protocols for improved outcomes. In addition, many other oral or health conditions can contribute to illness and loss of longevity or vitality. This knowledge allows integration of our dental practices with medical practices to take an integrative oral medicine approach. In addition to repairing the teeth, adding a wellness approach to our practices can produce healthier patients, healthier practices, and healthier teams.
Speaker: Susan Estep, DMD
Title: "Incorporate 3 Oral & Systemic Principles Into a General Dentistry Practice. Elevate Your Team, Your Practice Reputation, and your Bottom Line."
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Speaker: John Kempton, DDS, FACD, MAAOSH
Title: "Lifestyle is the Medicine to Maintain Oral and Systemic Health"
Synopsis:
Lifestyle behaviors significantly impact the oral microbiome, influencing periodontal disease and caries. The bidirectional relationship between lifestyle and oral health extends to other microbiomes, overall health, metabolism, oxidative stress, and inflammation. Conventional patient education, especially regarding sugar, has been ineffective, necessitating a shift towards lifestyle coaching to address addictive components and promote meaningful behavior change. Dentistry is at the cusp of a paradigm shift, recognizing the need for personalized dental medicine and embracing lifestyle coaching as a crucial driver for improving patient health outcomes.
Speaker: Chris Kammer, DDS, FAAOSH
Title: "The Million Dollar "No Drill" Oral Systemic Practice"
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Speaker: Lacy Walker, RDH, BS, CDA, MAADH, FAAOSH
Title: "Nourish & Hydrate for Optimal Dental Wellness"
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In this course, attendees will understand the importance of focusing on the quality of food, another powerful tool, rather than the quantity, learning about the systemic effects of preservatives, dyes, and other additives, and why some countries prohibit their use due to concerns about chronic illness, cancer, autism, food allergies, and diabetes.
Speaker: Staci Whitman, DMD, IFMCP, NMD, IABD
Title: "Hypoplastic Enamel in Children: A Silent Epidemic Under Our Watch"
Synopsis:
Hypoplastic enamel, a condition characterized by underdeveloped and often discolored tooth enamel, silently affects a significant portion of the pediatric population. This presentation aims to raise awareness among practitioners about this often missed condition, providing insights into its underlying causes and practical approaches to address it.
Speaker: Susan Maples, DDS
Title: "Breath Well, Little One."
Synopsis:
Approximately 25% of adults have sleep-related breathing disorders such as UARS and OSA, and we now know it’s mostly preventable. This course will teach you how to recognize risk factors and the progression of breathing disorders at every age. And how to improve the health trajectory of airway-disordered children. Bring your whole team, as they will be truly inspired to help build a successful pediatric airway practice and an interdisciplinary team in your community.
