Oral Health, Inflammation, and Dementia: What Dental Professionals Need to Know

This course explores how oral health, inflammation, and dementia are connected. Participants will learn how oral pathogens,
periodontal disease, bleeding gums, and chronic inflammation may affect whole-body health and brain health. The course also
covers dementia risk factors, key biological changes in the brain, and practical prevention strategies dentists and dental hygienists
can use to support healthier patients. COURSE OVERVIEW: PREVENTION • PATIENT CENTERED CARE • OPTIMAL HEALTH
Examine the biological links between periodontal inflammation and Alzheimer’s disease. Recognize oral and systemic risk factors
associated with cognitive decline. Identify early oral indicators that may signal increased dementia risk. Implement preventionfocused periodontal strategies that support brain health.

Learning outcomes:
● Examine the biological links between periodontal inflammation and Alzheimer’s disease.
● Recognize oral and systemic risk factors associated with cognitive decline.
● Identify early oral indicators that may signal increased dementia risk.
● Implement prevention-focused periodontal strategies that support brain health.

$400 covers the cost for all 4 TL Gilmer speakers. $150 per course if paying for individual course. $35 for staff