It’s NOT All in Your Head: Oral Health and Mental Health
$30.00
Access to course expires 1 year following purchase. Please make sure you complete prior to expiry.
Part I entitled It’s ALL In Your Head: Oral Health and Brain Health explored the connection between Alzheimer’s Disease, dementia, and oral health.
Part II will now explore oral health and mental health. The thought of how these are both connected may NOT be all in your head! Existing research illustrates the undeniable association between periodontitis and other systemic disease, however more recently, this research has expanded into the potential interaction with mental illness. We are aware of the impact of mental illness and how it impacts periodontal disease, however do we fully comprehend the bidirectional association between periodontitis and exacerbation of mental illness? Join Jo-Anne Jones for a thought-provoking webinar and examination of the research that is beginning to provide answers as to how oral health and mental health may be connected.
Learning Outcomes
- Upon completion of the webinar, the participant will be able to.
- Understand the scope of mental health issues within Canada
- Explore the various ways periodontitis and chronic inflammation may contribute to mental health issues
- Identify the role of the dental hygienist to knowledgeably support the patient with mental health issues
Description
Access to course expires 1 year following purchase. Please make sure you complete prior to expiry.
Part I entitled It’s ALL In Your Head: Oral Health and Brain Health explored the connection between Alzheimer’s Disease, dementia, and oral health.
Part II will now explore oral health and mental health. The thought of how these are both connected may NOT be all in your head! Existing research illustrates the undeniable association between periodontitis and other systemic disease, however more recently, this research has expanded into the potential interaction with mental illness. We are aware of the impact of mental illness and how it impacts periodontal disease, however do we fully comprehend the bidirectional association between periodontitis and exacerbation of mental illness? Join Jo-Anne Jones for a thought-provoking webinar and examination of the research that is beginning to provide answers as to how oral health and mental health may be connected.
Learning Outcomes
- Upon completion of the webinar, the participant will be able to.
- Understand the scope of mental health issues within Canada
- Explore the various ways periodontitis and chronic inflammation may contribute to mental health issues
- Identify the role of the dental hygienist to knowledgeably support the patient with mental health issues
