Course Code: REL-ACU-0-PHSDS
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2026
Learning Objectives:
Learn the prevalence of periodontal disease in the United States
Review the microbiology of periodontal disease
Understand the pathophysiology of periodontal disease
Recognize the significance of the host response to periodontal disease
Appreciate the systemic mediators of inflammation associated with periodontal disease and their influence upon systemic health
Identify the association between periodontal disease and cardiovascular disease
Describe the bidirectional relationship between periodontal disease and diabetes mellitus
Outline:
COURSE INTRODUCTION
PERIODONTAL DISEASE: PREVALENCE
THE MICROBIOLOGY OF PERIODONTAL DISEASE
THE PATHOPHYSIOLOGY OF PERIODONTAL DISEASE
THE HOST RESPONSE TO PERIODONTAL PATHOGENS
THE ASSOCIATION BETWEEN PERIODONTAL DISEASE AND CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE
THE ASSOCIATION BETWEEN PERIODONTAL DISEASE AND DIABETES MELLITUS
DIABETIC PREVALENCE
DIABETES MELLITUS AND PERIODONTAL DISEASE: A BIDIRECTIONAL RELATIONSHIP
THE INFLUENCE OF DIABETES MELLITUS UPON PERIODNTAL DISEASE
THE INFLUENCE OF PERIODONTAL DISEASE UPON DIABETES MELLITUS / GLYCEMIC CONTROL
COURSE CONCLUSION
COURSE REFERENCES
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Dentist; in the following settings: Ambulatory Care.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.