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CBD: Potential Benefits to Improve Oral-Systemic Outcomes
February 6 @ 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm EST
Free
1 CE credit
Cannabidiol, or CBD, is produced from hemp, or the cannabis sativa plant. CBD is legal in the United States as it does not contain THC the psychoactive component of cannabis. In recent years, CBD has been used increasingly in OTC products to combat pain, inflammation, and anxiety, and greater attention focused on oral care products. In this webinar we will discuss the implications and potentials of CBD to improve oral-systemic outcomes.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- Understand how CBD may help to mediate immune functions in the body
- Know how CBD may help to reduce bacteria associated with dental caries and periodontal disease
- Discuss how CBD may be an important tool in improving TMJ inflammation.
- Understand how CBD may assist patients in maintaining a healthy oral flora
- Know the analgesic properties of CBD
