You would have to be living in a cave not to notice the increase in autoimmune diseases recently.  Over 100 diseases have been described. Dr. Huffines will begin with an easy-to-understand update on how the immune system works. The autoimmune diseases that most impact dentistry will be described along with the oral side-effects of medications used in their management. The dental implications of Post-COVID Syndrome will be highlighted in detail.

Dental care for older patients can be very rewarding but also very challenging due to their array of complex oral and medical conditions. Unfortunately, the dental literature is full of myths and unnecessarily complicated regimens for managing these patients. Join Randy as he shares practical clinical strategies he has developed over 4 decades treating patients with cardiovascular disease, diabetes, Alzheimer's, Parkinson’s, organ transplantation, bleeding disorders, cancer, respiratory problems, and hypertension.

Although most research in preventive dentistry has been done with children, this presentation will focus on the large number of high-risk seniors. A research-driven approach to the prevention of caries, periodontal diseases, oral cancer, denture stomatitis, erosion, abrasion, attrition, candidiasis, gingival hyperplasia, viral and ulcerative diseases will be presented. Chemotherapeutic agents (including SDF) will guide you in the proper use of products. The latest recommendations from the ADA will be examined.

Most Americans now enter the senior years with natural dentitions. Age-related changes to pulpal tissues and dentin reduce bonding. attrition, abrasion, erosion, and other tooth wear phenomenon affect restorative contours, material longevity, and occlusal harmony. Xerostomia increases caries risk, especially root caries, and must be properly addressed to achieve long-lasting results. Learn practical skills and techniques Dr. Huffines has gained over four decades to use immediately in the booming senior market.