From basic science to clinical practice and policy: A medical-dental dialogue on the relationship between periodontal disease and systemic health

In an e-briefing, details about based on a conference held at the New York Academy of Sciences on periodontal health and systemic health will be discussed:

Topics covered:

• Periodontal Infections and Atherosclerotic Vascular Disease, Session I, Risk factors and intervention studies are highlighted in this session, chaired by Panos N. Papapanou, DDS, PhD, Columbia University College of Dental Medicine.
• Periodontal Infections and Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes, Session II, Ira B. Lamster, DDS, MMSc, Columbia University College of Dental Medicine chairs this informative session covering pre-term pathobiology, low birth weight, and pregnancy complications as they relate to periodontal infection.
• Periodontal Infections and Renal Disease, Session III, Renowned scholars discuss renal disease pathobiology, as well as emerging evidence of periodontal infection correlations concerning the disease.
• Policy Implications and Inter-Professional Relationships, Session IV, Columbia University scholars tackle the question: Clinical Practice in Medicine and Dentistry — Can Disparate Systems be Integrated? Dental professional roles and responsibilities are explored, as is the integration of oral health in the medical education curriculum.

OraPharma, Inc. hopes you enjoy this New York Academy of Sciences eBriefing!