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Our increasingly popular AAOSH Webinars provide a convenient way to learn about new research and techniques in the field of oral systemic health. This platform allows you to interact with experts and ask questions in real-time, no matter where you are located. Each webinar is a one-hour, live, online event focused on a specific topic within oral systemic health.
Continuing dental education (CDE) credits are crucial for professionals in many fields, including oral systemic health. By offering 1 CDE credit for our webinars, AAOSH supports its members in meeting their CDE requirements while delivering valuable educational content.*
*1 CDE Credit is available exclusively to AAOSH Members who complete a post-event form.
Our Next Live Webinar
“Sleep, Airway, and the Oral-Systemic Connection: A Dental Approach to Better Breathing”
Gus Vickery, MD
Sign up to join AAOSH for our LIVE Webinar Series on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at 7 p.m. CST. This time, the series will feature guest speaker Sonya Reddy, DDS. Her topic, “Sleep, Airway, and the Oral-Systemic Connection: A Dental Approach to Better Breathing," is one you won't want to miss!
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About the Lecture:
Speaker: Sonya Reddy, DDS
Title: “Sleep, Airway, and the Oral-Systemic Connection: A Dental Approach to Better Breathing"
Synopsis:
Sleep-disordered breathing (SDB), including conditions like obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), upper airway resistance syndrome (UARS), and snoring, is a growing public health concern affecting millions of adults worldwide. As healthcare providers, dental professionals play a crucial role in recognizing, diagnosing, and co-managing these conditions to improve overall patient health. This lecture will explore the oral-systemic connection in sleep health, the impact of airway dysfunction on overall wellness, and evidence-based screening, diagnostic, and treatment approaches for adult airway and sleep disorders. Participants will gain actionable insights into integrating sleep dentistry into their practice, leveraging cutting-edge technologies, and collaborating with medical professionals to enhance patient care.
Learning objectives:
By the end of this lecture, participants will be able to:
- Identify the signs, symptoms, and risk factors of adult airway and sleep disorders, including obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and upper airway resistance syndrome (UARS).
- Understand the role of dentists in screening, diagnosing, and co-managing sleep-disordered breathing in collaboration with sleep physicians and other healthcare providers.
- Implement effective treatment strategies, including oral appliance therapy (OAT), myofunctional therapy, lifestyle modifications, and surgical interventions when necessary.
Practical Applications:
Screening & Assessment – Learn how to identify at-risk patients using validated tools, including STOP-BANG, Epworth Sleepiness Scale, and home sleep testing.
Interdisciplinary Collaboration – Understand the importance of working with sleep specialists, ENTs, and medical doctors for comprehensive patient care.
Integrating Sleep Dentistry – Discover step-by-step methods to incorporate sleep disorder management into your dental practice for improved patient outcomes and increased revenue.
Conflicts of Interest:
N/A
2025 UPCOMING WEBINARS
Speaker: Laura Walls, MS, CCC-SLP
Title: “New trends in PRF therapy in Implant Dentistry, Periodontology and Facial Esthetics”
Synopsis:
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Learning objectives:
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Conflicts of Interest:
Owner/CEO at Innovative Oral Solutions and Innovative Therapy 4 Kids
Speaker: Richard J Miron, DDS, MSc, PhD, & Nathan E. Estrin, DDS, MSc
Title: “New trends in PRF therapy in Implant Dentistry, Periodontology and Facial Esthetics”
Synopsis:
The use of platelet concentrates has had a long history of use in various fields of medicine
as an autologous source of growth factors fabricated utilizing centrifugation of blood under various conditions. Over the past 10 years, platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) has seen a steady increase in utilization for a variety of medical and dental procedures due to its lack of anti-coagulation factors favoring fibrin clot formation and faster wound healing. This talk aims to highlight the recent advancements made with respect to the newest formulations of platelet concentrates, including recent developments in horizontal centrifugation. Thereafter, the Bio-Heat technology will be presented as a way to completely replace collagen membranes in dentistry owing to the ability to extend the working properties of PRF from 2-3 weeks to 4-6 months. Lastly, new clinical applications and uses of PRF will be presented in implant dentistry, periodontology, and facial esthetics (Bio-Fillers using PRF). Lastly, antiseptic solutions commonly employed in dentistry, such as chlorhexidine, have historically been utilized in implant dentistry; however, recently, limited fibroblast proliferation and potential cell apoptosis have been demonstrated. This talk will further focus on the combination approach using PRF with StellaLife oral rinses and vitamin formulations in dentistry, leading to better and more intelligent healing and minimizing complications and risks.
Learning objectives:
By the end of this lecture, participants will be able to:
- Optimization of protocols for any centrifugation device
- Update on Bio-Heat technology and the ability to extend the working properties of PRF from 2-3 weeks to 4-6 months
- New uses of PRF in implant dentistry and Facial Esthetics
- Use of homeopathic rinses for better wound healing in regenerative dentistry
- The importance of vitamin D and early implant failure is what every clinician should know.
Conflicts of Interest:
Dr. Miron: Miron Research and Development in Dentistry
Dr. Estrin: N/A
Speaker: Jessica Lederhausen, DDS
Title: “Bridging Oral and Overall Health Through Everyday Habits"
Synopsis:
In this webinar, we begin with a brief review of oral dysbiosis—the imbalance of bacteria in the mouth—and its links to systemic health conditions like cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer's, and diabetes. While this is a familiar topic for many, my focus is not solely on the problems but rather on practical solutions to shift from a reactive to a preventative approach.
At the heart of my message are habits around the four pillars —eating, sleeping, breathing, and moving—which play a fundamental role in maintaining both oral and overall well-being. By making small, intentional changes in these areas, we can support a healthy oral microbiome, reduce disease risk, and improve patient outcomes.
To ensure lasting change, I will introduce the Tiny Habits Method, a science-backed framework for building sustainable daily habits. This approach empowers both practitioners and patients to implement small, effective behavior shifts—leading to meaningful improvements in health.
By the end of this session, you’ll have practical strategies to integrate lifestyle conversations into patient interactions, helping them take ownership of their health beyond the dental chair. Together, we can bridge the gap between oral and systemic health through everyday habits that last.
Learning objectives
- Explore how making specific adjustments to breathing, sleeping, eating, and moving can support the oral microbiome, and thus benefit overall health (what to do)
- Learn how to use the Tiny Habits Method to teach patients to make small, sustainable changes in daily routines for lasting health improvements ( How to implement)
- Embrace using questions about lifestyle as a tool to connect the dots between their habits and their oral health (How to communicate)
Practical
- Tiny habits Method card to use
- Suggested questions for their patients
- Several practical suggestions for each of the 4 pillars
Conflicts of Interest:
N/A
Speaker: Hope Loyd, RDH, BSDH
Title: “Breaking the Generational Curses of Dental Fears"
Synopsis:
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Learning objectives
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Practical Applications:
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Conflicts of Interest:
N/A
Speaker: Haraldo Magarinos, ND, DDS, & Cathy Eason, MS, FNTP, LMT
Title: “The Oral Microbiome and Whole-Body Health: Exploring the Hidden Connections"
Synopsis:
The oral microbiome is more than just a collection of bacteria in the mouth—it serves as a key regulator of systemic health. This lecture will explore the deep connections between oral microbial balance and overall well-being, highlighting its influence on cardiovascular, immune, and metabolic function. We’ll discuss how disruptions in the oral microbiome contribute to chronic disease and how key mechanisms, including nitric oxide production, inflammation control, and immune modulation, bridge the gap between oral and systemic health. Attendees will comprehensively understand why oral health is essential for maintaining whole-body balance and the practical steps to support it.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand how the oral microbiome interacts with the immune system, cardiovascular function, and metabolic health.
- Identify key factors that disrupt oral microbial balance and their systemic consequences.
- Explore evidence-based strategies to support oral microbiome health, including its role in nitric oxide production and inflammation control.
Practical Applications:
- Implement oral health practices that promote a balanced microbiome and reduce systemic inflammation.
- Recognize early signs of oral microbiome dysbiosis and its potential impact on chronic diseases.
- Integrate microbiome-friendly strategies into patient care to optimize oral and systemic health.
Conflicts of Interest:
Dr. Magarinos:
Cathy Eason:
Speaker: Kami Hoss, DDS, MS
Title: “The Oral Care Product Revolution: What Every Dentist and Hygienist Must Know (Part 1)"
Synopsis:
Unpacking the science behind oral care products - ingredients, efficacy, and what's truly safe and effective.
Learning objectives
- Coming Soon
Conflicts of Interest:
The founder & CEO of SuperMouth.
Speaker: Bonnie Ripin, RDH
Title: “Co-Discovery, Helping Your Patients Take Ownership for Their Health."
Synopsis:
The way we view and judge health is subjective. We develop it from our culture, personal experiences, and belief systems. Think about this: With health being subjective, what happens when our definition of health is different from that of our patients? Too often in health care, we attempt to make things easy for our patients by doing everything to and for them. We may think we’re helping lead them to health when what we’re really doing is taking away opportunities for engagement.
The art of facilitation is a wants vs needs-based philosophy where everything is related to the patient's needs and wants. It’s focused on their agenda, not ours. To successfully facilitate, we have to remember that people want to make good choices and decisions for themselves. Facilitation is about listening to understand, which is much more powerful and important than talking and telling. It creates an environment that fosters trust and collaboration and is designed to assist in co-discovery and co-diagnosis. Facilitation involves Listening. Understanding. and Inspiring. It’s the cornerstone for helping patients take ownership for their health.
It’s important to recognize that we don’t know what’s best for our patients and that they are their own best diagnosticians. They will always make better choices for themselves than any of us would for them. This course will assist you in being able to work with others to help create commitment for lifelong change.
Learning objectives
- Define the principles and processes of Co-Discovery and Co-Diagnosis
- Understand and Recognize the Expert Mindset
- Define Facilitation in healthcare
- Recognize the difference between our patients being Compliant vs Committed
- Learn how to support our patients in taking personal ownership for their health
- Learn the answer to ALL of our struggles with relating to patients and their processes (Spoiler Alert - it's Curiosity!)
Conflicts of Interest:
Associated with Berkeley Life
Speaker: Kami Hoss, DDS, MS
Title: “Beyond the Label: Mastering Oral Care Product Selection for Optimal Health (Part 2)"
Synopsis:
A closer look at formulation myths, fluoride vs. hydroxyapatite, pH balance, prebiotics, and the future of oral care.
Learning objectives
- Coming Soon
Conflicts of Interest:
The founder & CEO of SuperMouth.
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Past Webinars
Speaker: Gus Vickery, MD
Original Publication Date: April 16, 2025
Title: "Measurable Protocols for a Foundation of Total Health"
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be better able to:
- Correlate symptom presentation with system performance using real patient cases to identify underlying dysfunctions.
- Identify critical biomarkers, including Nitric Oxide, that can be easily measured in-office or through laboratory testing to assess patient health.
- Develop a structured, evidence-based approach to integrating Nitric Oxide optimization and supportive protocols into clinical practice for improved patient outcomes.
- Implement simple, measurable protocols to assess and address Nitric Oxide deficiencies in patients experiencing metabolic, cardiovascular, and cognitive concerns.
- Utilize targeted supplementation and lifestyle interventions to improve endothelial function, circulation, and overall systemic health.
- Educate clinical staff on practical tools and techniques to support patient compliance and long-term health optimization strategies.
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Speaker: Kami Hoss, DDS, MS
Original Publication Date: April 9, 2025
Title: "The Mouth-Body Connection in Kids: Pediatric Oral Care for Lifelong Health"
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be better able to:
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- Understand how early oral care influences systemic health outcomes across a child’s lifespan, including impacts on immunity, growth, and chronic disease risk.
- Learn to spot early warning signs of oral-systemic dysfunction—such as mouth breathing, malocclusion, or inflammation—that may signal broader health concerns.
- 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:
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- Begin asking simple but effective screening questions about mouth breathing, sleep quality, and brushing habits to uncover possible airway or dental concerns.
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- Develop referral relationships with pediatric dentists and myofunctional therapists to co-manage conditions like mouth breathing or early orthodontic issues.
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- 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.
Speaker: Cathy Eason, MS, FNTP, LMT
Original Publication Date: March 28, 2025
Title: "From Blood Flow to Air Flow and Beyond: Optimize Oral & Systemic Health with Nitric Oxide"
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the Foundational Importance of the 'Miracle Molecule’ Nitric Oxide (NO) to Oral & Systemic Dysfunction and Chronic Disease Care
- Gain clarity on the many roles of NO in the regulation of nearly every body system
- Become equipped with clinical tools to assess and address NO dysregulation
- Review the latest gold-standard clinical research on the use of supplemental dietary nitrates for improving cardiometabolic health and more
Practical Applications:
- Dietary nitrate supplementation and dietary recommendations for balancing and diversifying the oral microbiome.
- The use of dietary nitrates and nutrient cofactors for improving blood flow, enhancing delivery of oxygen and nutrients to body tissues, inflammation reduction, immune system regulation, and support for optimizing metabolic functions.
- Functional testing of NO production capacity to support patient goals for reducing oxidative stress and improving endothelial tissue function.
- Providing diet and lifestyle recommendations in accordance with credentials in support of patient success in restoring optimal NO levels.
Speaker: Maria Sokolina, DDS
Original Publication Date: March 21, 2025
Title: "From Adults to Future Generations: Breaking the Cycle of Sleep Apnea Through Early Intervention and Multidisciplinary Care."
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the Prevalence and Progression of Sleep Apnea:
- Explore how untreated pediatric sleep apnea contributes to adult sleep-disordered breathing and its widespread impact on health, craniofacial development, and orthodontic stability.
- Identify Early Signs of Pediatric Sleep-Disordered Breathing:
- Learn to recognize the clinical and behavioral signs of pediatric sleep apnea, including mouth breathing, snoring, ADHD-like symptoms, and craniofacial abnormalities, and understand their implications for long-term health.
- Develop a Multidisciplinary Approach to Treatment:
- Gain insights into integrating dental, medical, and myofunctional therapy interventions, emphasizing expansion techniques, nasal hygiene, and collaborative care to manage and prevent sleep apnea effectively.
Practical Applications:
- Evaluation and treatment of Sleep-Disordered Breathing:
- Equip dental practitioners with strategies to identify key signs of sleep-disordered breathing in adults and children, such as mouth breathing, snoring, and craniofacial abnormalities.
- Strategy for therapy
- Starting the Conversation:
- Develop a conversational framework to discuss sleep concerns with patients and parents, emphasizing the link between sleep apnea and overall health.
- Offer tips on how to approach sensitive topics, such as the need for further evaluations or specialist referrals.
- Fostering Collaboration with Medical Practitioners:
- Share best practices for building interdisciplinary teams, including pediatricians, ENTs, sleep specialists, and myofunctional therapists.
- Nasal Hygiene Recommendations:
- Educate patients on nasal hygiene techniques to improve airway patency, such as nasal irrigation, the use of saline sprays, or exercises for nasal breathing.
- Demonstrate how nasal hygiene supports treatment outcomes in both orthodontic and myofunctional therapies.
Speaker: A. Alan Reisinger III, MD, FACP
Original Publication Date: February 21, 2025
Title: "Extending Healthspan by Reconnecting Medicine & Dentistry: The MDVIP Experience"
Learning Objectives:
- Recognize the connection between oral infections, salivary pathogens, and systemic diseases
- Appreciate the role of inflammation in cardiovascular disease and identify several common (but underutilized) lab markers of inflammation
- Identify options for finding and treating subclinical atherosclerosis
Speaker: Ellie Campbell, DO
Original Publication Date: February 12, 2025
Title: "Toxic Mouth Toxic Heart– How Hidden Oral Toxins Affect Heart Health."
Learning Objectives:
- Name 3 biological toxins made in the mouth
- Identify how these toxins can lead to 3 oral diseases
- Learn to identify the extra-oral organs and tissues affected by oral disease and the mechanisms by which these toxins cause disease
Speaker: Robert H. Maccario, MBA
Original Publication Date: January 24, 2025
Title: "Dentistry Needs New Business Model: Creating an Ethical Unfair Advantage"
Learning Objectives:
- Mindset, the power of System Thinking vs. Silo Management.
- How to attract “Wellness Consumers” to your practice.
- Stop selling dentistry and create a buying environment with transactional loyalty vs. emotional loyalty.
- Attract and retain the best team member, intrinsic motivation vs extrinsic motivation.
Speaker: Susan Maples, DDS, MSBA
Original Publication Date: December 13, 2024
Title: "Breath Well, Little One"
Learning Objectives:
- Why a good latch matters, and how lip-and/or tongue-tie release is a game-changer
- How to differentiate between parent-reported symptoms and clinical signs of sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) and OSA.
- What you can do to help create a broad, flat palate-long before the orthodontist initiates RPE
- When and how we make strong referrals for removal of tonsils and adenoids.
- The risk factors influencing the underdeveloped midface
- Why and when myofunctional therapy makes a difference.
- How to create an interdisciplinary pediatric airway team in your community
- How to establish a practice of esteemed distinction around general and pediatric airway heath.
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Speaker: Surkith Ganesan, BDS, PHD
Original Publication Date: November 20, 2024
Title: "Managing the Diabetic Patient in the Dental Office: Practical Considerations"
Learning Objectives:
- Recognize the oral manifestations and complications of Type 2 diabetes
- Understand the mechanism behind oral complications in diabetic patients
- Determine and modify treatment options based on the diabetic control and severity of the oral complications
- Recognize and manage emergencies related to DM in the dental office
Speaker: Lacy Walker, RDH, BS, CDA, MAADH, FAAOSH
Original Publication Date: November 8, 2024
Title: "Nourish & Hydrate for Optimal Dental Wellness"
Learning Objectives:
- Discover the prevalence of chronic illnesses.
- Identify nutritional considerations associated with food consumption.
- Differentiate between various sources and types of water available for consumption.
- Identify the symptoms and consequences of dehydration, including fatigue, headaches, and cognitive impairment.
Speaker: Chris Kammer, DDS, FAAOSH
Original Publication Date: October 11, 2024
Title: "The Million Dollar 'No Drill' Oral Systemic Practice."
Learning Objectives:
- Learn the 5 factors that must be present for "state of the art" caries prevention and “No Drill” caries treatment.
- Learn the 8 early risk systemic screening tests that can be performed in the dental office to identify periodontal disease and screen for deeper systemic risk.
- Learn the 5 key financial windfalls that make a million-dollar "No Drill Dental" practice possible.
Speaker: John Kempton, DDS, FACD, MAAOSH
Original Publication Date: October 2, 2024
Title: "Lifestyle is the Medicine to Maintain Oral and Systemic Health."
Learning Objectives:
- Review basic lifestyle medicine terminology.
- Understand the influence of personalized medicine in dentistry.
- Discover the science connecting lifestyle behavior and the health and stability of the oral microbiome.
- Link the concurrent impact of lifestyle behaviors to systemic health and oral health.
- Summarize the potential for lifestyle or wellness coaching as the new standard of caring.
Speaker: Susan Estep, DMD
Original Publication Date: September 25, 2024
Title: "Incorporate 3 Oral & Systemic Principles Into a General Dentistry Practice: Elevate Your Team, Your Practice Reputation, and Your Bottom Line."
Learning Objectives:
- Identify key oral systemic connections, such as the role of pathogens in both oral and systemic diseases, to enhance patient outcomes.
- Explain how integrating new diagnostic tools like saliva testing can improve the diagnosis and treatment of periodontal disease and systemic conditions.
- Implement communication strategies to effectively discuss the oral-systemic link with patients, fostering a collaborative approach to care and boosting practice profitability.
Speaker: Kaitlyn Shrum, CCC-SLP, and Casey Masalehdani, CCC-SLP
Original Publication Date: August 23, 2024
Title: "Surviving to Thriving: The Link Between Airway, Oral Motor Skills, and Optimal Development"
Learning Objectives:
- Identify typical oral motor development and its relation to a pediatric SLP’s caseload.
- Define disorders associated with oral motor dysfunction, impaired oral motor skills, and orofacial myofunctional disorders.
- Compile a comprehensive case history and identify one screener a pediatric SLP can add to their assessment battery.
Speaker: Doug Thompson, DDS, FAAMM, ABAAHP
Original Publication Date: August 7, 2024
Title: "Health Beyond the Teeth: The Time Is Now!"
Learning Objectives:
- Salivary or molecular diagnostics can assist in periodontal disease and caries management.
- What and how do other conditions in and out of the mouth contribute to inflammation and pose other adverse systemic risks?
- Augmenting or rebranding a traditional reparative/restorative dental practice is possible with awareness about how oral health issues contribute to total body wellness.
- How our periodontal therapy teams are on the front lines of this movement.
Speaker: David Lin, PhD
Original Publication Date: July 10, 2024
Title: "Unveiling New Mysteries of the Oral Microbiome with Comprehensive Salivary Testing"
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the connection between polymicrobial dysbiosis and the onset of chronic oral and systemic diseases.
- Identify opportunistic species as a newfound culprit in chronic, unresponsive periodontal disease.
- Discover the significance of beneficial bacteria in preventing oral dysbiosis.
- Learn the transformative impact of diet, hygiene, and lifestyle modifications in cultivating beneficial species.
- Review real-world, in-office patient case studies and how comprehensive oral microbiome testing can unveil new root cause insights and treatment paths.
Speaker: Kami Hoss, DDS, MS
Original Publication Date: June 21, 2024
Title: "Your Complete Guide to Oral Care Products - Debunk 10 Common Myths"
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the connections between oral health and overall health, focusing on the role of periodontal disease and its impact on systemic health.
- Explore the oral microbiome, risk factors for cavities, and the significance of primary dentition in growth and development.
- Identify safe and effective oral care practices, including the pros and cons of fluoride vs. hydroxyapatite and the role of antibiotics, prebiotics, and probiotics in oral care products.
Speaker: Amanda Hill, BSDH, RDH
Original Publication Date: June 5, 2024
Title: "From Standard to Stellar: Elevating Dental Care"
Learning Objectives:
- Discuss Dentistry 3.0 and identify steps to get the entire team on board
- Integrate co-diagnosis into patient assessment
- Evaluate new innovations that elevate clinical care
Speaker: Dale Bredesen, MD
Original Publication Date: May 29, 2024
Title: "Key Role of Oral Systemic Health in Alzheimer’s"
Learning Objectives:
- Understanding the Role of Oral-Systemic Health in Alzheimer's Disease:
- Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the significant role oral-systemic health plays in the development and progression of Alzheimer's disease, including its connection to energetics, inflammation, and toxicity, as well as the various oral health factors implicated in Alzheimer's pathology.
- Identifying Key Contributors to Cognitive Decline:
- Participants will learn to identify and evaluate key contributors to cognitive decline, such as the oral microbiome, periodontitis, gingivitis, root canals, dental amalgams, viral infections, and other oral health factors, in order to develop targeted treatment and prevention strategies.
- Implementing Collaborative Approaches for Improved Patient Outcomes:
- Participants will discover the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration between oral-systemic experts and neurological experts in addressing cognitive decline, utilizing new diagnostic tools and treatment approaches to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
Speaker: Parul Makkar, BSC, DDS, FACD
Original Publication Date: May 15, 2024
Title: "When a Dentist Dies of Oral Cancer: The Importance of Early Diagnosis."
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the difference between oral cancer vs oropharyngeal cancers and why rates are increasing.
- Evaluate risk factors.
- Analyse and document lesions, soft tissue, hard tissue.
- Discover when and whom to refer.
- Understand how to screen patients and its importance.
- Help patients undergoing cancer treatments.
Speaker: Shirley Gutkowski, BSDH, RDH
Original Publication Date: April 17, 2024
Title: "Evolution, Epigenetics, and the Tinkering of Humans"
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the difference between evolution and epigenetics
- Identify nutritional shortcomings in our patients
- Identify groups within the practice who would benefit most from changes
Speaker: Edward Zuckerberg, DDS, FAGD
Original Publication Date: April 3, 2024
Title: "The Role of Porphyromonas Gingivalis in the Oral-Systemic Connection"
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the role of PG in periodontal disease
- Analyze how the bacteria facilitate systemic diseases
- Evaluate current and future therapies aimed at reducing the local and systemic impact of this pathogen.
Speaker: Katie Lee, DDS
Original Publication Date: March 6, 2024
Title: "An Unknown Cause of Infertility: The Oral Microbiome"
Learning Objectives:
- Recall the main causes of infertility at the knowledge level.
- Analyze the impact of the oral microbiome on infertility, pregnancy outcomes, and long-term maternal health at the comprehension and application levels.
- Evaluate the financial implications of gingival disease on pregnancy and pregnancy outcomes at the analysis level.
- Apply strategies to identify and treat pathogens affecting fertility at the application level.
- Evaluate best practices for dental treatment during pregnancy at the synthesis level.
Speaker: Steven Edwards, DDS
Original Publication Date: February 7, 2024
Title: "Implement Oral Systemic Fitness"
Learning Objectives:
- Define the concept of Oral Systemic Fitness and its significance in patient care.
- Explain the correlation between building patient trust and increasing treatment plan acceptance within the context of Oral Systemic Fitness.
- Utilize suggested insurance codes to justify preventive procedures and enhance revenue streams in dental practices.
- Evaluate the benefits of oral microbiome testing and its potential impact on patient outcomes and practice success.
- Develop strategies to implement oral microbiome testing effectively within a dental practice to optimize patient care and treatment outcomes.
- Assess the potential impact of transforming the hygiene department on both patient and job satisfaction within the dental practice.
- Apply formulaic templates to design customized Oral Systemic Fitness programs tailored to individual patient needs and professional development goals.
- Construct personalized Oral Systemic Fitness programs for patients and professional growth using formulaic templates, ensuring alignment with best practices and current research in dental care.
Speaker: Ellen Karlin, MMSc, RDN, LDN, FADA
Original Publication Date: January 24, 2024
Title: "Food for Thought: Eating for a Healthy Oral Microbiome"
Learning Objectives:
- Gain greater insight into the bi-directional interrelationship between nutrition and oral health
- Discuss how food synergy, nutrient-dense food choices, and diet diversity provide health-promoting components needed to support a healthy oral microbiome
- Discuss the current evidence-based research regarding nutrition guidelines that can be integrated into individualized, comprehensive oral healthcare messages
Speaker: Rachaele Carver, DMD, NMD, AIAOMT, IABDM, CHC
Original Publication Date: December 6, 2023
Title: "Salivary Diagnostics Part Three: The Role of Ammonia"
Learning Objectives:
- Explore the importance and relevance of salivary testing in healthcare, emphasizing its role in early screening for systemic issues and its contribution to comprehensive patient care.
- Investigate the implications of high ammonia levels revealed through salivary testing and develop practical recommendations to optimize patient health.
- Learn to link specific salivary results with broader health concerns and devise actionable strategies to support patient well-being.
Speaker: David Vigerust, MS, PhD
Original Publication Date: November 8, 2023
Title: "Role of Periodontal Disease in the Pathogenesis of Fatty Liver Disease"
Learning Objectives:
- Recognize the bidirectional relationship between oral health, specifically periodontal disease, and liver-related pathophysiology, comprehending its significance in systemic disease development and progression.
- Examine the influence of oral diseases, particularly periodontal disease, on the initiation and exacerbation of metabolic disorders, emphasizing the connection between oral health markers and the development of metabolic diseases.
- Implement proactive testing utilizing blood and saliva markers to detect early signs of metabolic diseases, integrating surveillance and monitoring practices to assess disease presence and progression, thereby facilitating timely intervention and management.
Speaker: Samuel B. Low, DDS, MS, MEd
Original Publication Date: October 4, 2023
Title: "Embracing the Future of Periodontics: Groundbreaking Methods and Materials Revolutionizing Dental Hygiene Practice"
Learning Objectives:
- Empower dental hygienists to transcend traditional cleaning procedures and adopt an expanded role, reshaping workflows for more effective and comprehensive patient care, driving higher case acceptance and financial rewards.
- Enhance the scope of practice by introducing cutting-edge anti-inflammatory systems like micro-ultrasonics, laser technology, and nutraceuticals such as probiotics and antioxidants, fostering improved patient outcomes and treatment efficacy.
- Establish high-quality periodontal maintenance programs that augment restorative practice and maximize third-party reimbursement while enhancing communication skills within dental teams, leading to efficient and patient-centric care delivery.
Speaker: Anne O. Rice, RDH, FAAOSH
Original Publication Date: September 13, 2023
Title: "Parkinson’s Disease: A Deep Dive into the Oral Health Connection"
Learning Objectives:
- Identify specific risk areas within the oral cavity for individuals affected by Parkinson’s Disease and propose practical solutions to address their dental challenges, considering the disease's impact on oral health.
- Discuss and evaluate current research exploring the correlation between systemic inflammation and Parkinson's Disease, elucidating the influence of systemic health factors on the disease's progression and its manifestations in oral health.
Speaker: Julie Cox, BSDH, RDH, EFDA
Original Publication Date: August 9, 2023
Title: "Stop Guessing, Start Testing! Embrace the Paradigm Shift! Enhance Diagnosis and Treatment With Salivary Testing."
Learning Objectives:
- Comprehend the importance of employing objective diagnostic methods in periodontal treatment, highlighting the value of accurate assessment for effective intervention and improved patient outcomes.
- Explore strategies to identify suitable candidates for salivary testing and understand how implementing this diagnostic tool contributes to more precise treatment decisions and evaluation of treatment effectiveness in periodontal cases
Speaker: Tracy Tranchitella, ND
Original Publication Date: March 14, 2023
Title: "The Oral Microbiome’s Role in Systemic Health"
Learning Objectives:
- Recall the concepts related to the oral microbiome and oral dysbiosis.
- Analyze the impact of poor oral health on gastrointestinal concerns.
- Evaluate the correlation between oral dysbiosis and systemic illness.
- Generate strategies to enhance oral wellness and address the oral microbiome.
- Assess the effects of mouthwashes like Listerine on the oral microbiome.
- Evaluate the feasibility of opening probiotic capsules and swishing them around the mouth to support the oral microbiome.
- Assess the availability of testing for the oral microbiome.
- Synthesize the need for addressing gut health simultaneously with oral health.
Speaker: Rachaele Carver, DMD, NMD, AIAOMT, IABDM, CHC
Original Publication Date: February 7, 2023
Title: "Oral Solutions for Nitric Oxide Restoration: Part Two"
Learning Objectives:
- Develop a comprehensive understanding of the physiological pathways associated with nitric oxide production and its multifaceted role in maintaining oral health.
- Analyze the influence of nitric oxide on vascular function, immune responses, and inflammation within the oral cavity.
- Examine and assess dietary patterns emphasizing nitric oxide restoration, focusing on nitrate-rich foods and supplements. Interpret the impact of these dietary choices on nitric oxide levels and their implications for oral health and overall well-being.
- Explore and apply lifestyle strategies like regular exercise, sunlight exposure, and antioxidant-rich diets that positively influence nitric oxide production.
- Comprehend the interrelationships among these lifestyle factors and their collective effects on oral health and systemic well-being.
Speaker: Preeti Kulkarni, MD
Original Publication Date: February 2, 2023
Title: "The Mouth-Brain Axis – How Oral Dysbiosis Influences Brain Health"
Learning Objectives:
- Gain an understanding of the significance of oral dysbiosis and biofilms.
- Comprehend the mechanisms of action associated with pathogens in both oral and brain health.
- Grasp the role of botanical antimicrobials and biofilm busters in maintaining a balanced oral microbiome.
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