On-Demand

Bleeding Gums and Broken Hearts: Cardiovascular Disease and Periodontitis

On-Demand

Dental Assistant

Dental Hygienist

Dentist

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Course Description

Throughout this course, Dr. Mia Geisinger will dive into the prevalence and impact of Cardiovascular Disease and Periodontal Disease, exploring the link between these two diseases.

Course Objectives

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:

Discuss the prevalence and impact of cardiovascular disease in the population

Describe the known associations between cardiovascular disease and periodontitis

Understand the underlying biologic mechanisms and common risk factors linking cardiovascular disease and periodontitis

Identify the impacts of periodontal care on cardiovascular markers and cardiovascular health

Develop protocols for screening and patient management for patients with periodontal disease and cardiovascular disease

This course is presented as an interactive learning experience.

Original Release Date: December 13, 2022, Re-evaluation Date: December 13, 2025

AGD PACE Subject Code: 490 Periodontics

This course is intended for dental professionals or students with a basic understanding of dental terminology, practice, and proficiency.

Speaker Disclosure

Dentsply Sirona compensates speakers for the production and delivery of course content. Speakers are not compensated for additional viewings of recorded materials. Any additional speaker disclosures and/or commercial bias will be disclosed by speaker at the start of their course presentation.

CE Verification Letter Delivery

Once you have completed your on demand course you will receive an AGD PACE CE verification letter in a separate email approximately 2 business days after the course completion. Saturdays and Sundays are not considered business days. If you have not received your CE verification letter after 2 business days, please contact the course coordinator indicated in the course description on DentsplySirona.com. Please allow further processing time for in-person and live webinar courses.

Inquiries Related to This Course

If you have any questions related to this course or you experience technical problems, please contact the course coordinator indicated in the course description on the right.

Dentsply Sirona is designated as a Nationally Approved AGD PACE provider by the Academy of General Dentistry. The formal continuing dental education programs of this program provider are accepted by AGD for Fellowship, Mastership and membership maintenance credit. Approval does not imply acceptance by a state or provincial board of dentistry or any other applicable regulatory authority, or AGD endorsement. The current term of approval extends from 1/1/2023 - 12/31/2026. Provider ID 208218