Microbial Marvels: Navigating the Oral Ecosystem

On-Demand Webinar: Microbial Marvels — Navigating the Oral Ecosystem

This on-demand session explores emerging and evidence-based approaches to oral health management, with a focus on periodontal disease, oral microflora, and probiotic therapies. You’ll come away with practical, research-informed strategies you can apply directly in clinical practice.

What you’ll learn

• Understand key factors contributing to periodontal breakdown and identify strategies to mitigate associated risks
• Analyze clinical studies evaluating the effectiveness of probiotics in reducing oral diseases, including dental caries, periodontitis, and halitosis
• Assess the importance of strain-specific probiotic bacteria and their potential role in modern dental practice
• Critically evaluate scientific evidence supporting adjunctive oral health therapies
• Develop patient-specific care plans that support a balanced and healthy oral microflora ecosystem

Presenters

Kerry Lepicek, RDH

Kerry Lepicek is a Registered Dental Hygienist with over 20 years of clinical experience. She currently works at Clinical Research Dental as a Clinical Specialist in Dental Hygiene and Education. Kerry is an author and has lectured both locally and internationally.

She brings extensive expertise in oral biofilm, teeth whitening, halitosis, the oral-systemic connection, and the dental hygiene process of care, with a strong emphasis on health and wellness education for both patients and professionals.

Kerry is actively involved in the profession, serving as a Section Editor for Women in Dentistry, a member of the Research Advisory Committee for the Ontario Dental Hygienists’ Association, and an Advisory Board member for RDH Magazine. She is a recipient of the ODHA Distinguished Service Award.

Beth Parkes, RDH, BSc

Beth Parkes is an engaging international speaker and Registered Dental Hygienist with nearly 20 years of experience. Her clinical background includes general and independent dental hygiene practice, mobile dental hygiene, orthodontics, and periodontics.

Beth is currently the Manager of Clinical Affairs for Curion and is also a writer and speaker. She received the Ontario Dental Hygienists’ Association Distinguished Service Award in 2023.

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