It is estimated that over 80 percent of Americans are experiencing insulin resistance. One can have insulin resistance for up to 20 years before being pre-diabetic. Insulin resistance impacts every organ and body and is crucial to acute and chronic disease prevention. This course is designed to equip the dental professional to take a more comprehensive look at the root cause of oral and systemic inflammation. The clinician will obtain practical information for chairside implementation.
Objectives
- Identify how periodontal pathogens affect gut health
- Define the bi-directional relationship between insulin resistance, diabetes, and periodontal disease
- Review strategies to evaluate systemic inflammation manifesting orally
- Discover oral products to promote symbiosis
