Oral and Chronic Wounds
Presented by: Duane Keller, DMD
Original Publication Date: March 26, 2014
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Course Description:
This course will cover the biofilm etiology of oral and systemic diseases while addressing the principles of biofilm management and the AMA/ADA wound guidelines. We will also discuss how oral pathogens affect systemic inflammation and how oral control of these pathogens may lead to systemic improvements.
Learning Objectives:
- Analyze the factors contributing to wound etiology.
- Understand the guidelines for wound treatment.
- Evaluate the connections between wound management and its systemic effects.
Speaker Bio:
Duane C. Keller graduated from Washington University School of Dental Medicine in 1976 and has maintained a successful private practice in St. Louis, MO. In addition to general dentistry, Dr. Keller works with physicians and physical therapists to provide non‐surgical treatment for TMD patients with chronic pain. Dr. Keller also works with physicians whose patients have symptoms of periodontal disease. These partnerships have been precious for patients at risk for or diagnosed with systemic illnesses. Dr. Keller has lectured to national and international audiences for over twenty years. He has published more than 35 articles in professional journals, most recently an article in The Journal of Clinical Dentistry, and has patented numerous dental appliances and treatment methodologies. In 2004, the FDA cleared his PerioTray® to place solutions in a periodontal pocket.