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.
