Oral Systemic Health Connection - Presenter Kelli Swanson Jaecks, MA, RDH

Presenter - Kelli Swanson Jaecks, RDH, MA holds a Master’s degree from Oregon State University in Communication and Adult Education, where she taught Leadership and Public Speaking. She is a nationally published author and speaker on issues of health awareness and leadership. Kelli is an active leader in the Oregon Dental Hygienists' Association, serving at the local, state and national levels. She holds a Limited Access Permit and is currently ODHA Vice-President. Her passions include empowering healthcare professionals to achieve their personal and professional goals, and educating the public towards optimal personal health.

Body on Fire:
Inflammatory Mediators Linking Oral and Systemic Health

What role does inflammation play in the oral/systemic link? How does periodontal disease affect systemic diseases such as diabetes and heart disease? What role does inflammation and periodontal disease play in pregnancy risks? How do we communicate these potential health-altering links to our patients? How can we gain confidence in talking to other medical professionals about our shared patients? This interactive workshop will give you keys to answer these questions and more. You will be strengthened in understanding, encouraged in communication skills and have some fun in the process!

Course Objectives:

• Review the mechanism and role of inflammation in the body
• Explore the connection of inflammation and periodontal disease with heart disease,
diabetes and pregnancy
• Increase understanding of inflammation vocabulary
• Gain confidence in describing the O/S link to patients, professionals and family members.

This course can be adapted for a 2 or 3 hour time slot.

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