Disclosure(s): No financial relationships to disclose
Systemic inflammation is killing us! We now know that 50% of acute cardiovascular events are triggered by an oral infection. It’s time to fight back! This course will cover the direct impact of our patients' oral condition on their total health. We'll discuss heart attack, strokes, diabetes and other resulting inflammatory diseases. Our role as trusted healthcare providers grants us more opportunities to mitigate patient risks. Be prepared to leave with actionable steps to save patients lives.
Learning Objectives:
Understand inflammatory mediation and the slippery slope of disease
Learn tactics to discuss the importance of the oral/gut health relationship with your patients
Refine your periodontal diagnostic and treatment planning skills for disease remission
