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SUMMARY:Microbial Marvels: Navigating the Oral Ecosystem
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE\n \n*Deadline to register is 5 p.m. on the day of the webinar.  \nEvent Description & Learning Objectives\nThis session explores emerging and evidence-based approaches to oral health management\, with a focus on periodontal disease\, oral microflora\, and probiotic therapies. Participants will gain practical\, research-informed strategies they can apply directly in clinical practice. \n\nDemonstrate an understanding of key factors contributing to periodontal breakdown and identify strategies to mitigate associated risks\nAnalyze clinical studies evaluating the effectiveness of probiotics in reducing oral diseases\, including dental caries\, periodontitis\, and halitosis\nAssess the importance of strain-specific probiotic bacteria and their potential role in modern dental practice\nCritically evaluate scientific evidence supporting adjunctive oral health therapies\nDevelop patient-specific care plans that support a balanced and healthy oral microflora ecosystem\n\nPresenter\nKerry Lepicek\, RDH\nKerry 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. \nShe 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. \nKerry 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. \nCo-Presenter\nBeth Parkes\, RDH\, BSc\nBeth 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. \nBeth 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. \n \n\nCE Categories\n\nB2 – Communication principles / behaviour management strategies\nC4 – General & oral pathology\nD1 – Health assessment / pharmacology (prescribed and non-prescribed)\nD2 – Periodontology\, including assessment and diagnosis\nD3 – Non-surgical dental hygiene therapy\, including instrumentation and ergonomics\nE2 – Health promotion & wellness strategies\nE3 – Research / epidemiology / statistics\n\n\n\nSponsors\n\n \n \n\n\nAdditional Sponsor: \n \nThis webinar is also sponsored by Procter & Gamble. Procter & Gamble is generously donating one Oral-B iO Electric Toothbrush\, which will be drawn for one attendee who participates in the live event.
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