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The Gut Brain Microbiota Axis: Importance to Oral and Systemic Health
March 8 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm EST
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.
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.
