The Oral-Systemic Myth: Bridging the Medical & Dental Professions Part 2
Friday, May 10, 2024
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Location: Flex A
CE Credits: 1.5
Despite abundant evidence of the life-altering and potentially life-threatening risks associated with oral disease, the dental prophylaxis is still the most common CDT code used across the United States, 91% of Americans have tooth decay and 75% of dental patients report NEVER receiving an oral cancer screening during their routine dental visit.
Dental caries remains the #1 chronic childhood disease, periodontal disease has become increasingly common in nearly 1 in 2 adults and tragically, every hour one American loses their life to the ramifications of oral cancer. Is it possible, then, that the Oral-Systemic Link is, in fact, a myth?
Periodontal hygienist Katrina Sanders, RDH, M.Ed presents this compelling and thought-provoking course confronting the missing opportunities for the dental profession to elevate their standards. Learn why the medical profession is ready to invite dentistry to take a seat at the table in discussing comprehensive patient care and understand the role the dental profession can play in rising to excellence. The Oral-Systemic Link: Fact or myth? The choice is OURS.
Learning Objectives:
Evaluate aspects of the medical model as they relate to integrative patient care.
Identify the challenges regarding the management of the oral-systemic link by dental providers.
Discuss implementation strategies of oral disease as they relate to the oral-systemic link.
Understand co-therapeutic strategies in comprehensive patient care.