TITLE: THE BENEFITS OF XYLITOL IN
ORAL HEALTH PREVENTION STRATEGIES AND BEYOND
COURSE FEE:
Complimentary
CREDITS: This continuing
education activity is designated for 1 credit
DURATION: This live Dental
CE Webinar is 1 hour
AGD PACE SUBJECT
CODE: 010, Basic Sciences, Cariology
MODE: Electronically
Mediated | Live interactive webinar
SPEAKER: Dr. Kirsten
Roling, DDS
CE SUPPORTER: ioTech
International, Brand Ambassador Program
AUDIENCE: Dentists, Dental
Hygienists, Dental Therapists, Dental Assistants
TECHNOLOGY REQUIRED:
Mobile device, laptop or desktop with internet connection | Google
Chrome Browser
INSTRUCTIONS: Dental
CE Academy hosts all webinars using the Clickmeeting platform. Upon
registration you are sent a confirmation email from
no-reply@clickeeting.com with a link to join. Be sure to check your
spam/junk/promotions folders. We recommend logging in 15 minutes
early in the event you require assistance.
HANDOUTS: Distributed via
email to all attendees 1 hour prior to start, during and after the
webinar.
QUIZ FOR CE CREDIT
VERIFICATION: At the conclusion of the webinar,
attendees will be redirected to complete a quiz for CE credit. An
80% minimum passing score is required, multiple attempts are
permitted, and attendees have 7 days to successfully complete the
quiz for CE credit.
COURSE SUMMARY: This
class will discuss xylitol's mechanism of action, background
information concerning its chemical properties, oral health
prevention strategies, and uses beyond oral health.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
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Summarize the structure of xylitol
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Discuss the sources of xylitol
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Describe types of xylitol manufacturing
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Understand xylitol's mechanism of action
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Know the health benefits of xylitol
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Emphasize the benefits of xylitol in the
treatment of xerostomia
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Describe how xylitol is useful in oral health
prevention strategies
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Understand xylitol's uses beyond oral health
DISCLOSURE OF SPEAKER AND FACULTY
COMMERCIAL RELATIONSHIPS: According to Dental
CE Academy's Conflict of Interest and Disclosure Policy,
faculty and speakers for any course are expected to disclose any
economic support, personal interests, or potential bias that may be
perceived as creating a conflict related to the material being
presented. Disclosure statements are printed in each course
description and announced by moderators or individual speakers at
the beginning of each presentation. This policy is intended to
alert the audience to any potential bias or conflict so that
participants may form their own judgments about the material being
presented.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND FINANCIAL
DISCLOSURE: This course is supported by ioTech
International. Dr. Roling is an employee, and the Chief
Education Officer, Dental CE Academy. She discloses no
financial affiliation with ioTech International, and has not
received a speaker's honorarium.For written documentation,
contact support@dentalcenow.com.
DENTAL CE ACADEMY
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represent the personal views and opinions of the individual speaker
and do not necessarily represent the views and opinions of Dental
CE Academy. Dental CE Academy assumes no responsibility for
the content of the presentations made by the individual speakers.
Any suggested protocols for treatment, materials, or services may
be based up on the speakers' own clinican experience and should not
be construed as Dental CE Academy recommended or endorsed. Selected
presentations may include exploratory research or experimental
procedures and are intended for informational purposes that may
lead to new interest and scientific breakthroughs in the fields of
dentistry. Dental CE Academy appreciates its educators who
share their knowledge and expertise. This level of dedication to
dentistry allows our profession to expand and thrive and provokes
necessary discussion and understanding.
