Oral-Systemic Health and the Integration of Dentistry into the Healthcare System
February 17, 2027 @ 6:30 pm
Event Description
The landscape of contemporary dental practice is evolving toward biologically based therapies and prevention strategies that consider oral health a critical component of overall health and wellness. Join Dr. Anthony Iacopino to explore the integration of dentistry into the primary healthcare system and the management of oral biofilm as a critical component of chronic systemic disease management.
Learning Objectives:
- Discuss the meaning and relevance of “oral-systemic science/medicine” in modern practice.
- Understand the systemic inflammatory consequences of oral biofilm and its role in chronic disease.
- Describe relationships between oral inflammation and systemic conditions like CVD and diabetes.
- Assess the environment for successful implementation of interprofessional patient management.
About the Presenter
Dr. Anthony Iacopino, DMD, PhD, is Dean Emeritus and Professor Emeritus at the University of Manitoba. A recognized international leader in oral-systemic health, he founded the International Centre for Oral-Systemic Health (ICOSH) in 2008. He has published over 175 peer-reviewed manuscripts and is a renowned advocate for “one patient, one care plan, one record.”
