PERIODONTITIS: A DESTRUCTIVE AND LIFE-THREATENING MICOBIAL DISEASE 

INSTRUCTIONS:  Dental CE Academy hosts all webinars using the Clickmeeting platform. Upon registration you are sent a confirmation email from no-reply@clickeeting.com with a link to join. Be sure to check your spam/junk/promotions folders. We recommend logging in 15 minutes early in the event you require assistance. 

HANDOUTS:  Distributed via email to all attendees 1 hour prior to start, during and after the webinar. 

QUIZ FOR CE CREDIT VERIFICATION: At the conclusion of the webinar, attendees will be redirected to complete a quiz for CE credit. An 80% minimum passing score is required, multiple attempts are permitted, and attendees have 7 days to successfully complete the quiz for CE credit.

COURSE SUMMARY:  Evidence based research has revealed the primal connection that exists between our brain and our gut. The Gut-Brain-Microbiota Axis also known as the Enteric Nervous System or “Second brain” is a network of neurons that monitors the digestive system and communicates with the gut microbiota . This communication plays a critical role in the modulation of the immune system, hormones, and organ systems. When one or more systems are compromised it may lead to chronic disease diagnoses impacting oral health. 

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LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 

• Define the gut-brain-microbiota axis. 
• Describe its role in modulating inflammation, metabolism, stress, mood, and appetite.
• Understand the significance of nutrition and digestion to oral health.
• Know the importance of nutrition to the integrity of the oral cavity and impact of oral disease on nutritional status.

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