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Probiotics: Role in Oral – Systemic Health
Probiotics: Role in Oral – Systemic Health
April 2 @ 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm EDT
Free
1 CE credit
Probiotics have been used as a natural therapy for periodontal inflammation including periodontitis, gingivitis, pregnancy gingivitis, and halitosis; and as a way to alter the oral health environment to reduce dental caries and halitosis. This webinar will explore current research, indications, dosage, and implications for oral – systemic health improvement.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- Compare types of probiotics on the market; supplement and food.
- Discuss probiotics mechanism of action.
- Demonstrate the breakdown of probiotic labels; genus, species, strain.
- Define and compare prebiotics and probiotics.
- Describe dietary sources of probiotics.
- Explore research concerning probiotics and oral health outcomes.
