The Oral Microbiome & Systemic Disease
COURSE NUMBER: 561
Shelly Withers, RDH, MS, PhD; Neal Johnson, PhD, DDS, MBA, FACD
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The Oral Microbiome & Systemic Disease will provide an overview of the oral microbiome and its relationship to various systemic diseases, such as diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease and stroke. Techniques for disease prevention a...
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Overview
The Oral Microbiome & Systemic Disease will provide an overview of the oral microbiome and its relationship to various systemic diseases, such as diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease and stroke. Techniques for disease prevention and treatment will also be considered.
The purpose of the course is to discuss the relationship between the oral microbiome and systemic disease. First, the role of the oral microbiome will be explained in both oral and systemic homeostasis. Next, items that influence the oral microbiome will be discussed, along with systemic diseases that may be correlated to oral disease states. Finally, methods for microbiome analysis, available interventions, and future directions will be explored.
Intended Audience:
Dentists, Dental Hygienists, Dental Assistants, Dental Students, Dental Hygiene Students, Dental Assisting Students
Date Course Online:
Jul 1, 2019
Last Revision Date:
NA
Course Expiration Date:
Jun 30, 2022
Cost:
Free
Method:
Self-instructional
AGD Subject Code(s):
490
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, the dental professional should be able to:
- Describe the characteristics of the oral microbiome.
- Discuss the difference between the role of the oral microbiome in oral and systemic homeostasis.
- List the positive and negative influences that are exerted on the oral microbiome.
- Discuss four diseases that may be correlated to disease in the oral cavity.
- Explain diagnostic methods that are available for microbiome analysis.
- Differentiate between the interventions that are available for prevention and treatment.
Disclaimers
- P&G is providing these resource materials to dental professionals. We do not own this content nor are we responsible for any material herein.
- Participants must always be aware of the hazards of using limited knowledge in integrating new techniques or procedures into their practice. Only sound evidence-based dentistry should be used in patient therapy.
Note: Registration is required to take test.
Author(s)
Conflict of Interest Disclosure Statement
- The authors report no conflicts of interest associated with this course.
Shelly Withers
RDH, MS, PhD
Neal Johnson
PhD, DDS, MBA, FACD
Submission Information
Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) Submission For credit transfers to appear in your AGD account in real time, make sure to add your AGD membership number in the field provided on the “Share Your Test Score” page.
CE Broker For all states that use CE Broker for licensure, “proof of completions” are electronically reported the first of every month. If a course was taken in November, the “proof of completion” will be submitted the beginning of December.
Recognition
Approved PACE Program Provider
THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY
Nationally Approved PACE Program Provider for FAGD/MAGD credit.
Approval does not imply acceptance by any regulatory authority or AGD endorsement.
8/1/2021 to 7/31/2027
Provider ID# 211886
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