The Mouth is connected to the Body: The Link Between Oral and Overall Health

Описание: This presentation, "The Mouth is Connected to the Body: The Link Between Oral and Overall Health," emphasizes the critical relationship between oral health and overall well-being. It explores United Concordia Dental's efforts to integrate dental and medical care, addressing interprofessional collaboration, dental technology advancements, access to care improvements, and the impact of social determinants of health. It underscores the importance of understanding the oral-systemic link to promote comprehensive health equity.

The presentation will provide an overview of United Concordia Dental's initiatives, including medical-dental integration (MDI) programs that focus on connecting oral health with physical, behavioral, financial, and social aspects of health. It highlights the significance of addressing dental diseases such as cavities and gum disease and their connection to chronic conditions like diabetes and heart disease. The session further explores how a purpose-driven partnership can enhance preventive care, particularly for underserved populations, by leveraging personalized wellness programs and innovative technologies.

Learning Objectives
Understand the connection between oral health and overall health, and how oral health impacts chronic diseases.
Identify the key components of United Concordia Dental's Medical-Dental Integration (MDI) model and its benefits.
Recognize the social determinants of health that affect dental care use and disparities in access.
Describe strategies to enhance preventive care through medical-dental partnerships and innovative technologies.

Presenter:
Dr. Roosevelt Allen, DDS, MAG, ABGD, Chief Dental Officer, United Concordia Dental