Probiotics and the Oral Cavity, Updated 1st Edition
Tracking # 20-577421
Course overview
Probiotics for the oral cavity is an exciting area of dental care research and eventually may offer a novel and effective approach to treating or even preventing periodontal disease and denture stomatitis. This basic-level course familiarizes dental professionals with the role of intestinal flora in the human gut, the physiological effects of probiotics in the body, and the specific function of probiotics in the oral cavity.
Subject areas
This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.
Louisiana Board of Dentistry
Dental Hygienist
2h
Clinical (pertaining to the actual delivery of dental services to patients)
Dentist
2h
Clinical (pertaining to the actual delivery of dental services to patients)