The Preventative Role of Plant-Based Diets in Oral Health

Credit Details
This electronically delivered self-instructional program is designated for 1.25 hours of CE credit by Farran Media.

This course does not qualify for ADA CERP CE credit.

There is no fee to view this course. There is a fee of $36 to take the exam and claim CE credits for this course.

Synopsis:
This course explores the impact of plant-based diets on both your health as well as your patients’ health. Examine the connection between dietary components found in plants, such as dietary fiber and polyphenols, and their effect on dental and overall health. Receive a comprehensive understanding of how plant-based diets influence oral health.

Educational Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, you should be able to:

• Review plant-forward and plant-based eating trends.
• Examine vegetarian, vegan and Mediterranean eating patterns.
• Discuss the growing body of research surrounding plant-based dietary patterns and optimal systemic and oral health.
• List oral health benefits of plant-based components.
• Examine key plant-based nutrition guidelines that can be integrated into oral health messages.

Description of Speaker:
Dr. Sara Karlin is a board-certified pediatric dentist working as adjunct faculty at the Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health and in private practice in Phoenix, Arizona. She received her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Maryland and completed her dental education at the University of Maryland School of Dentistry. Karlin pursued her specialty training at New York University and Bellevue Hospital Center, earning a certificate in pediatric dentistry. Karlin is an internationally recognized speaker on the topic of nutrition and oral health.

Ellen Karlin, MMSc, RDN, LDN, FADA, is a registered dietitian in private practice who has worked as a nutrition consultant to dentists in Maryland for over three decades. Karlin is a spokesperson for the American Dairy Association North East and a nationally recognized keynote speaker. She was the co-author of “Dental and Oral Considerations in Pediatric Celiac Disease,” published in the Journal of Dentistry for Children, and has contributed to a variety of other resources; including “Trendy Diets and Oral Health,” published in the American Dental Hygienists’ Association Access Magazine.

Disclosure:
At the time of release of the course, in the past 12 months, the lecturer/author declares that neither he/she nor any member of his/her family have a financial interest/arrangement or affiliation with any commercial entities nor have been paid directly by dentists and other health professionals within the field of dentistry or health care.

Legal Disclaimer:
The CE provider (Farran Media) uses reasonable care in selecting and providing content that is accurate. The CE provider, however, does not independently verify the content or materials. The CE provider does not represent that the instructional materials are error-free or that the content or materials are comprehensive. Any opinions expressed in the materials are those of the author of the materials and not the CE provider. Completing one or more continuing education courses does not provide sufficient information to qualify the participant as an expert in the field related to the course topic or in any specific technique or procedure. The instructional materials are intended to supplement, but are not a substitute for, the knowledge, expertise, skill and judgment of a trained health care professional.

Licensure:
Continuing education credits issued for completion of online CE courses may not apply toward license renewal in all licensing jurisdictions. It is the responsibility of each registrant to verify the CE requirements of his/her licensing or regulatory agency.

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Refund Policy
There are no refunds for Online CE courses. Please contact technical support if you run into technical difficulty.

CE Contact
For any questions, please contact Nareg Apelian, DMD, Director of Continuing Education at nareg@farranmedia.com