Oral and Systemic Wellness | Katherine Moulton | Friday 15th October 2021

Aims:

• Identify the range of medical conditions linked with periodontal disease
• Discuss the oral and systemic health links
• Identify extra oral factors which may indicate health risks
• Describe our role in educating patients regarding systemic health

Outcomes:

• Improve understanding of the oral and systemic health links
• Increase knowledge regarding periodontal treatment and systemic health
• Raise awareness of appropriate referrals

Learning content:

• Oral and systemic health links
• DCP’s role in oral/systemic health education

GDC outcomes(s): A, C

 

About Katherine Moulton:

Katharine graduated from Liverpool Dental Hospital in 2009 and went on to study at the University of Central Lancashire to complete her degree in 2013. Katharine has a keen interest in the oral and systemic health links which took her to study in Seattle in 2016. She has continued to develop her oral/systemic knowledge as well as exploring nutrition.