F4: What’s New in Oral-Systemic Health: Connecting the Dots

Recent findings have expanded our knowledge base on oral-systemic health and the number and types of links and associations, including auto-immune diseases. During this lecture presentation, we will address existing and recent research connecting these, and implications for dental professionals and patients.

Educational Objectives:

• Delineate the scope of oral-systemic links and associations
• Review the most recent research on oral-systemic associations for diabetes and pregnancy
• Describe the role of specific auto-immune diseases in oral-systemic health
• Review the current understanding on the mechanisms for oral-systemic associations