TITLE: THE BENEFITS OF XYLITOL IN ORAL
HEALTH PREVENTION STRATEGIES AND BEYOND
COURSE FEE: Free
CREDITS: This continuing
education activity is designated for 1 credits
AGD PACE SUBJECT
CODE: 010, Basic Sciences - Cariology
MODE: Electronically
Mediated | Recorded 5.16.2021 | Expires 4.30.2022 | On Demand Home
Study
SPEAKER: Dr. Kirsten
Roling, DDS (Bio below)
AUDIENCE: Dentists, Dental
Hygienists, Dental Therapists, Dental Assistants
TECHNOLOGY
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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 for
reducing bacterial levels.
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Know the health benefits of xylitol.
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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.
Conflict of Interest and Financial
Disclosure of Speaker: This course receives no
sponsorship. The speaker, Dr. Kirsten Roling is the Chief Education
Officer for Dental CE Academy. She is not paid an honorarium. She
declares a financial relationship with Dental CE Academy. For
written documentation
contact support@dentalcenow.com.
Dental CE Academy
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