Title: The 12 Conditions of Oral-Systemic Disease: Staying on the ‘Nice List’ of Medical Conditions

Objectives:

• Evaluate aspects of the medical model as they relate to integrative patient care
• Identify the challenges regarding the management of the oral-systemic link by dental providers
• Discuss implementation strategies of oral disease as they relate to the oral-systemic link
• Integrate specific action steps into clinical practice that will better enable the dental provider to take an active role in oral and systemic disease management
• Understand co-therapeutic strategies in comprehensive patient care

Course Description:

• Despite abundant evidence of the life-altering and potentially life-threatening risks associated with oral disease, the dental prophylaxis is still the most common CDT code used across the United States, 91% of Americans have tooth decay, and 75% of dental patients report NEVER receiving an oral cancer screening during their routine dental visit. Dental caries remains the #1 chronic childhood disease, periodontal disease has become increasingly common in nearly 1 in 2 adults, and tragically, every hour, one American loses their life to the ramifications of oral cancer. Is it possible, then, that the Oral-Systemic Link is, in fact, a myth? Periodontal hygienist Katrina Sanders, RDH, M.Ed presents this compelling and thought-provoking course alongside her sister, renowned foot and ankle surgeon and Boston Medical faculty member Dr. Elizabeth Sanders, DPM as they confront the missing opportunities for the dental profession to elevate their standards. Learn why the medical profession is ready to invite dentistry to take a seat at the table in discussing comprehensive patient care and understand the role the dental profession can play in rising to excellence. The Oral-Systemic Link: Fact or myth? The choice is OURS.

Speaker Bio:

• Katrina Sanders: A clinical dental hygienist, author and international speaker, Katrina is passionate about elevating the dental profession by creating an undeniable movement that educates, encourages, and empowers the profession to rise in its power. Known as the “Dental WINEgenist™,” she pairs her desire for excellence in the dental industry with her knowledge and passion for wine. She is the Clinical Liaison, Hygiene Excellence & Innovation for AZPerio, the country’s largest periodontal practice where she works alongside Diplomates to the American Board of Periodontology in the surgical operatory. She is the founder, CEO and keynote speaker for Sanders Board Preparatory and has been published in various publications including RDH Magazine and Today’s RDH and is an advisory member for Modern Hygienist and the Dental Academy of Continuing Education. Recently, Katrina proudly received the 2023 Denobi Award for Clinical Excellence and Innovation in dentistry. Her philanthropic efforts include dental humanitarian work in developing countries, supporting abused and homeless animals and spreading awareness about the benefits of organ and tissue donation.
• Elizabeth Sanders, DPM, FACFAS, DABPM is a Podiatric Foot and Ankle Surgeon serving as Assistant Professor of Surgery at Boston University School of Medicine in Boston, MA. She received her Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree from Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine in 2014. She then completed residency in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery at Boston Medical Center, followed by a fellowship in foot and ankle advanced reconstructive surgery at University Hospitals in Chardon, Ohio. In addition, she completed a mini-fellowship in external fixation at the Russian Ilizarov Scientific Center for Restorative Traumatology and Orthopaedics in Kurgan, Russia. Over the last several years, she has given numerous lectures and presentations on innovative surgical techniques, emphasizing limb salvage and reconstructive surgery. She is board certified in foot and rearfoot and ankle surgery through the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery and board certified through the American Board of Podiatric Medicine. Her clinical and research interests include reconstructive foot and ankle surgery, limb salvage techniques including external fixation, sports medicine, pediatrics, trauma, multi-disciplinary medicine, and medical education.