Oral-Systemic Health and the Integration of Dentistry into the Healthcare System
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.”
