Autoimmune Diseases: Impact of Oral health

Course overview

The human body is exposed to bacterial, viral and fungal organisms any of which can be pathogenic. An intact immune system recognizes these organisms as antigens and can eradicate them before a microbial induced state of disease can develop. This course discusses Sjogrens Disease, Pemphigus Vulgaris, Mucous Membrane Pemphigoid, Type 1 Diabetes, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and Rheumatoid Arthritis. Expand your understanding of pathophysiology, medical treatment, impact on oral health and treatment considerations.