Fr206 - Autoimmune Disease and Dentistry
Date/Time: 3/12/2021 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Type: Registered Handouts: No
Room: Omni , International Ballroom F
Dentist Fee: $45.00 Other Fee: $45.00
Audience: Dentists, Hygienists, Assistants
Keyword(s): Health and Wellness/Nutrition
Restorative Dentistry
AGD Code: 430
You would have to be living in a cave not to notice the increase in autoimmune
diseases recently. There are currently over 100 autoimmune diseases and experts
think that is only the tip of the iceberg. 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 to give you increased confidence treating
these patients.