Course Description:
This presentation will examine the current state of oral health in America and highlight the growing evidence, linking the oral microbiome to systemic health conditions. It will explore the pivotal role of periodontal disease in shaping these connections and discuss how oral health delivery is evolving. Finally, it will underscore why integrating oral health providers into the broader healthcare system is essential for advancing comprehensive patient care.

Objectives:

• Explain the current state of oral health in America
• Identify and understand, which systemic health conditions are affected by oral health/oral microbiome
• Identify the role that periodontal disease plays in the oral microbiome and systemic health
• Describe the current landscape of oral health delivery and why integration into the general healthcare system is becoming more important