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  • In this course we will examine the impact that stress in women has on periodontal disease during periods of hormonal changes. We will examine different periods of hormonal changes that occur throughout a women’s life and how the periodontium is affected, both at the histological and clinical level. We also analyze stress and its connection to chronic inflammation, which can be linked to numerous systematic conditions. The term Periodontal Medicine is increasingly becoming more widely used as a way for describing how periodontal disease impacts systemic health. Lastly, we will see how both stress and female sex hormones are risk factors in developing periodontal disease and how to minimize these risk factors.
    • Understand how stress and periodontal disease are related
    • Understand how hormones in women and periodontal diseases are related
    • Define periodontal medicine
    • Understand how certain risk factors increase the risk of developing periodontal disease
    • Implement this knowledge in their patient's treatment plans
    • Utilize this knowledge in order to become active participants in the care of their oral health

  • Aidee N. Herman, DMD: is an assistant clinical professor at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine and founder and coordinator of the mentoring program, Promoting Dentistry as a Career for Minorities.

  • Price:

    MDS Dentist/Auxiliary Member: $15

    Non-MDS Member: $45
Recommended Audience
  • Assistant; Dentist; Hygienist
CEUs
  • 1.0
Cancellation Policy
  • Refunds can be made online up to 10 days prior to the live session. You will receive a full refund minus a $25 processing fee. There are no refunds less than 10 days out including cancellations due to illness, late arrivals or weather. Full refund will be given if your class is cancelled for any reason by MDS. Please allow 4 to 6 weeks for processing. There is no refund for courses once the course begins. Registrants will be notified by e-mail if the course is cancelled. The e-mail will be sent to the e-mail address used to register.