The Influence of Nutrition on the Oral Microbiome

Credit Details
This electronically delivered self-instructional program is designated for 1.25 hours of ADA CERP and AGD PACE CE credit by Farran Media. AGD Code: 130.

The fee to view this course is $36. This cost includes the fee to take the exam and claim your CE credits.

Synopsis:
Join us to explore the dynamic intersection of nutrition and oral health in this interprofessional course. The oral microbiome is linked to oral health and disease and is one of the most diverse microbiomes, with over 700 unique species of bacteria.

Discover the core concepts of the nutrition-oral microbiome connection, where cutting-edge research has uncovered how diet influence the microbial diversity in the oral cavity. Gain insights into how nutrition impacts the integrity of oral microbial communities. By linking nutrition and diet to oral homeostasis, this course empowers oral healthcare professionals to enhance patient education practices.

Educational Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, you should be able to:

• Discuss the bidirectional relationship between diet and the oral microbiome
• Discuss how nutrient-dense dietary patterns support oral homeostasis
• Discuss the evidence-based science surrounding how diet influences oral microbial communities
• List nutrition tips to share with dental patients that help to support oral homeostasis

Description of Speaker:
Ellen Karlin, MMSc, RDN, LDN, FADA, is a registered dietitian and licensed nutritionist in private practice who has worked as a nutrition consultant to dentists in Maryland for over 3 decades. Ellen is an internationally recognized keynote speaker. She was the co-author of “Dental and Oral Considerations in Pediatric Celiac Disease” published in the Journal of Dentistry for Children and has contributed to a variety of other resources and online CE dental education courses.

Sara Karlin, DDS is a board-certified pediatric dentist working as Adjunct Faculty at Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health and in private practice in Phoenix, Arizona. She received her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Maryland and completed her D.D.S. at the University of Maryland School of Dentistry. Dr. Karlin pursued her specialty training at New York University and Bellevue Hospital Center, earning a certificate in Pediatric Dentistry. Dr. Karlin is an internationally recognized speaker on the topic of nutrition and oral health.

Disclosure:
The author declares that neither her nor any member of her family has a financial arrangement or affiliation with any corporate organization offering financial support or grant monies for this continuing dental education program.

Legal Disclaimer:
The CE provider (Farran Media) uses reasonable care in selecting and providing content that is accurate. The CE provider, however, does not independently verify the content or materials. The CE provider does not represent that the instructional materials are error-free or that the content or materials are comprehensive. Any opinions expressed in the materials are those of the author of the materials and not the CE provider. Completing one or more continuing education courses does not provide sufficient information to qualify the participant as an expert in the field related to the course topic or in any specific technique or procedure. The instructional materials are intended to supplement, but are not a substitute for, the knowledge, expertise, skill and judgment of a trained health care professional.

Licensure:
Continuing education credits issued for completion of online CE courses may not apply toward license renewal in all licensing jurisdictions. It is the responsibility of each registrant to verify the CE requirements of his/her licensing or regulatory agency.

State CE Requirements:
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Refund Policy
There are no refunds for Online CE courses. Please contact technical support if you run into technical difficulty.

CE Contact
For any questions, please contact Nareg Apelian, DMD, Director of Continuing Education at nareg@farranmedia.com