Full course description
This course addresses the nature, prevalence, and consequences of oral disease throughout the life cycle with a focus on correlations between oral and systemic health. Clinicians will learn their role in preventing oral disease, addressing frequently encountered oral problems, and working as part of an inter-professional team to promote oral health.
(multiple 1 hour modules)
Educational Objectives for the Relationship of Oral to Systemic Health Course:
- Define the meaning of oral health and the prevalence and consequences of oral disease
- Recognize relationships between oral and systemic disease
- Highlight the role of primary care and community health teams in promoting oral health
- Understand concepts and impact of inter-professional education and collaborative practice