Speaker: Carol Jahn, RDS
Date: Thursday, October 13, 2022
Time: 5:00 pm: Registration
5:30 pm: Dinner
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm: Presentation
CE: 2
Cost: Valley District Member Dentist: $75
Valley District Member Staff: $65
Non-Members: $85
This event is partially sponsored by Water Pik, Inc.
Event Overview:
Does having periodontal disease increase the risk of cardiovascular disease, adverse pregnancy outcomes, cancer, or even Alzheimer’s disease? Multiple studies have found periodontitis is associated with cardiovascular disease. Recent findings in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute found that severe periodontitis was associated with a 24% increased risk for cancer. This course will review the current evidence on the link between oral and systemic health, and provide talking points for communicating this information to patients.
Topics Covered:
- Cardiovascular disease
- Adverse pregnancy outcomes
- Colon cancer
- Alzheimer’s disease/dementias
- Diabetes & obesity
- HPV and oropharyngeal cancers
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the current scientific perspective on causality and association and how it relates to the oral systemic link
- Discuss the role of periodontitis, inflammation, bleeding, and tooth loss on cardiovascular disease and adverse pregnancy outcomes
- Evaluate emerging data on the link between periodontal disease and the risk for various types of cancers
- Develop talking points for patients linking oral health to systemic health
- Personalize self-care strategies and products to reduce inflammation
Speaker Bio:
Carol Jahn, RDH, MS has a Bachelor of Science degree in dental hygiene from the University of Iowa and an Master of Science in continuing education from the University of St. Francis in Illinois. She has been a dental hygienist since 1982. Currently, she is the Director of Professional Relations & Education for Water Pik, Inc. She lives in the Chicago suburbs with her partner, Larry, and their dog Toby.