ELC22-POD3: OFFENBACHER SYMPOSIUM PODCAST SERIES – PART 3 -PRECISION ORAL HEALTH
Speakers(s): Silvana P. Barros DDS, PhD, Director of Clinical Innovations at Colgate-Palmolive, Kimon Divaris, DDS, PhD, Associate Professor of Dentistry at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Panos N. Papapanou, DDS, PhD, Professor of Dental Medicine, Chair of the Section of Oral, Diagnostic and Rehabilitation Sciences, and Director of the Division of Periodontics at Columbia University
Program Track: Other CE
Course Description: This podcast collection pays tribute to the late Dr. Steven Offenbacher, a renowned periodontal researcher who is considered the “father of periodontal medicine.” During his 40-year career, Dr. Offenbacher investigated the mechanisms of periodontitis and its links to other diseases. The speakers in this series have previously collaborated with Dr. Offenbacher or taken inspiration from his work, and they offer unique perspectives on their latest research related to inflammation and pathogenesis, periodontal medicine, and precision oral health. The podcasts are based on their papers published in a special Journal of Periodontology supplement dedicated to Dr. Offenbacher and supported by Colgate-Palmolive Company.
Educational Objectives:
OFFENBACHER SYMPOSIUM PODCAST SERIES - PART 3: PRECISION ORAL HEALTH
• Gain an understanding of the concept of biologically informed stratification of periodontal disease and its implications for preventing, predicting, and managing periodontitis.
• Identify key observations from the WHICAP Ancillary Study of Oral Health, as they relate to subgingival bacterial profiles and clinical periodontal status in a cohort of elderly individuals (>65 years old)
• Understand how infection with P. gingivalis induces epigenetic changes that alter gene expression, and how this knowledge has led to potential new strategies to treat periodontal disease.
Course length: 45 minutes
Original release date: December 5, 2022
Expiration date: December 5, 2025
The American Academy of Periodontology designates this activity for 0.75 continuing education credits.
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The AAP cautions participants for this CE activity about the potential risks of using limited knowledge when incorporating new techniques and procedures in their practice.