TITLE: THE ORAL - GUT MICROBIOME AXIS - HOW ORAL AND GUT MICROBES INFLUENCE SYSTEMIC HEALTH AND DISEASE

COURSE FEE:  Complimentary

CREDITS: This continuing education activity is designated for 1 credit

DURATION: 60 minutes

AGD PACE SUBJECT CODE:  010 Basic Sciences. Pharmacotherapeutics, Emerging Technology

MODE: Electronically Mediated | Live interactive webinar. 

SPEAKER: Dr. Kirsten Roling (See bio below)

CE SUPPORTER: Dr. Jen Natural Toothpaste

AUDIENCE: Dentists, Dental Hygienists, Dental Therapists, Dental Assistants

TECHNOLOGY REQUIRED:  Mobile device, laptop or desktop with internet connection | Google Chrome Browser

COURSE SUMMARY: This continuing education webinar explores the intricate and bidirectional relationship between the oral and gut microbiomes—two of the most complex microbial ecosystems in the human body. Dental professionals will gain an understanding of how dysbiosis in one system can influence inflammation, immunity, and disease progression in the other, contributing to systemic conditions such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and neurodegenerative disorders. The course will also discuss clinical strategies to promote oral and gut microbial balance for improved patient outcomes.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:  Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Describe the composition and function of the oral and gut microbiomes and their interconnected roles in health and disease.

• Explain the biological mechanisms that link oral microbial dysbiosis to systemic inflammation and gut imbalance.

• Identify clinical signs and risk factors indicating oral-gut microbial dysregulation.

• Discuss the evidence linking oral and gut microbiota to systemic conditions such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and neuroinflammation.

• Apply evidence-based strategies—including oral care, nutrition, and probiotic interventions—to promote microbial balance and improve patient outcomes.

• Evaluate current and emerging research on microbiome modulation and its implications for preventive and therapeutic dental practice.

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. Following the Continuing Education webinar of 60 minutes duration, a brief promotional webinar concerning nano-Hydroxyapatite toothpaste will be provided by the sponsor. You will be given the option to log off and be redirected to complete a quiz for CE Credit. In accordance with AGD PACE standards, you are not required to watch the optional promotional webinar to complete the course quiz/evaluation and obtain CE Credits.  

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.

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.​C

CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE OF SPEAKER: This webinar is supported by Dr. Jen Natural Toothpaste. The speaker is an employee of Dental CE Academy and has not received an honorarium for this presentation. She declares no financial relationship with the sponsor. ​

DENTAL CE ACADEMY DISCLAIMER:  The views expressed and opinions and materials presented during these live and recorded presentations represent the personal views and opinions of the individual speaker and do not necessarily represent the views and opinions of Dental CE Academy or its parent company, Virtual Dontics®. 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 upon the speaker's own clinical 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 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.​​​​​​​