Speaker Information

Ms. Carol Jahn
Fort Collins, CO

Registration opens
December 9th

  • Director Professional Relations & Education, Water Pik, Inc.
  • BS in Dental Hygiene, University of Iowa. MS in Continuing Education & Training, University of St Francis
  • Published author and speaker

Fr7205 - The Interplay Between the Oral Microbiome, Inflammation and Chronic Disease
Date/Time: 3/13/2026   12 - 1 p.m.
Type: Lectures
Dentist Fee: $0.00  Other Fee: $0.00
Audience: Dentists, Hygienists, Assistants
Credits: 1.00

This course delves into the connection between oral health, chronic inflammation and systemic diseases.  With a staggering percentage of adults affected by chronic conditions and periodontal disease, it is crucial to understand the underlying causes of these maladies, and the role dental professionals can plan in prevention. We will shed light on the oral systemic link emphasizing the impact of the oral microbiome and oral inflammation as a potential contributing risk factor to chronic diseases. Participants will learn how to address and treat oral inflammation as a part of comprehensive patient care.

 

This course is provided by Water Pik.