The mouth-body connection: Understanding oral-systemic health

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The mouth-body connection: Understanding oral-systemic health

November 16, 2024  | The Winnipeg Art Gallery Auditorium – 300 Memorial Blvd, Winnipeg, MB

Registration: 8:30 am  |  Lecture 9 am – 12 pm

CE Credits: The event is offered by the Canadian Dental Institute (CDI), providing 3 CE hours.


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Course Overview

Oral diseases, particularly periodontal disease, are linked to various systemic conditions such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, respiratory infections, and adverse pregnancy outcomes. Understanding and addressing this connection emphasizes the importance of maintaining good oral hygiene and integrating dental with dental healthcare to improve overall health outcomes. Participants will learn how to implement the concepts of oral-systemic health into their health practice.

Educational objectives

After completion of this course, each participant will be able to:

  • Understand the fundamental concepts of oral health and its systemic implications
  • Advocate for integrated health care approaches that include oral health as a critical component

About Dr. Chrysi Stavropoulou

Dr. Chrysi Stavropoulou began her studies at the University of Athens in Greece after receiving a scholarship from the John S. Latsis Public Benefit foundation.

Upon graduating with her DDS in 2013, Dr. Stavropoulou spent 2 years volunteering as a dentist at the Military Dental Hospital in Athens before moving to Canada to obtain her Masters in Dentistry (Periodontics) at the University of Manitoba’s College of Dentistry. During this time, Dr. Stavropoulou was awarded the International Graduate Student Entrance Scholarship, the Dr. John (Jack) Neilson Research Award in Oral-Systemic Health and the Russell E. Wallace Memorial Fund for her academic performance and clinical research.

Dr. Stavropoulou is a Fellow of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada, and is also a member of the Canadian Academy of Periodontology and the American Academy of Periodontology.

 

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Register today – attendance numbers are limited.

For more information about the event or to register over the phone, please call Chelsey at 204-488-4564 extension 3, during regular business hours or email chelsey@canadiandentalinstitute.org