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Dental HygieneBeginnerFree

The Medical-Dental Connection: Systemic Health & Oral Care

Explore the bidirectional relationship between oral health and systemic diseases. Learn to screen for medical conditions, coordinate with physicians, and position your hygiene department as a health gateway.

Michelle Brooks

MBA, FAADOM · Brooks Dental Consulting Group

2.5 CE Credits
2.5 hours
4 Chapters
16 Lessons
Beginner
systemic healthmedical screeninginterprofessionalprevention

Course Curriculum

1

Periodontal-Systemic Links

4 lessons

  • 1
    Cardiovascular Disease & Periodontitis
  • 2
    Diabetes & Bidirectional Relationship
  • 3
    Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes
  • 4
    Alzheimer Disease & Oral Bacteria
2

Chairside Medical Screening

4 lessons + quiz

Quiz
  • 1
    Blood Pressure Protocol Updates
  • 2
    HbA1c Point-of-Care Testing
  • 3
    Oral Cancer Screening Techniques
  • 4
    Sleep Apnea Screening Questionnaires
  • Chapter Quiz
3

Medication & Treatment Modifications

4 lessons + quiz

Quiz
  • 1
    Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Protocols
  • 2
    Bisphosphonate & MRONJ Risk Assessment
  • 3
    Immunosuppressed Patient Management
  • 4
    Xerostomia Management Strategies
  • Chapter Quiz
4

Interprofessional Collaboration

4 lessons

  • 1
    Physician Communication Templates
  • 2
    Medical Clearance Best Practices
  • 3
    Building Referral Networks
  • 4
    Documentation & Liability Considerations
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CE Credits2.5
Duration2.5 hours
Chapters4
Total Lessons16
Quizzes2
LevelBeginner

What You'll Learn

  • Periodontal-Systemic Links
  • Chairside Medical Screening
  • Medication & Treatment Modifications
  • Interprofessional Collaboration

Your Instructor

Michelle Brooks

MBA, FAADOM

Practice Management Consultant & Executive Coach

Michelle Brooks is one of the most sought-after dental practice management consultants in the country, with over 20 years of experience helping practices optimize operations and profitability. She is a Fellow of the American Association of Dental Office Management and has been named one of the Top 25 Women in Dentistry. Her data-driven approach to practice growth has helped clients collectively increase annual revenue by over $200 million.