The Complex Nature of Oral Disease and its Association to Alzheimer's Disease

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Course Objectives

At the completion of this course the participants should be able to:

1. Explain the importance of oral health and its broader health implications.
2. Distinguish between Alzheimer’s disease and other types of cognitive disorders.
3. Summarize current research findings and statistical trends related to cognitive health and oral health.
4. Interpret key epidemiological evidence linking oral health to cognitive decline.
5. Identify and access credible sources of research and data on this topic.

The educational teaching methodology used in this course is a self-study lecture presented via pre-recorded webinar in concert with an accompanying PowerPoint presentation. Both the pre-recorded webinar and the PowerPoint presentation incorporate a variety of audio and visual cues to enhance audience members’ understanding and retention of key concepts.