FREE DENTAL CE WEBINAR: BENEFITS OF XYLITOL IN ORAL HEALTH PREVENTION STRATEGIES AND BEYOND

TITLE: THE BENEFITS OF XYLITOL IN ORAL HEALTH PREVENTION STRATEGIES AND BEYOND
Dental Clinicians can complete this course for CE credit by visiting Dental CE Academy: www.dentalceacademy.com/recor...
HOST: Dental CE Academy
COURSE FEE: Complimentary Access
CREDITS: This continuing education activity is designated for 1 credit
DURATION: 1 hour
AGD PACE SUBJECT CODE: 010, Basic Sciences - Cariology
CE SUPPORTER: ioTech International
MODE: Electronically Mediated | Recorded Webinar 1.10.2023| Review: 12.31.24
SPEAKER: Dr. Kroling
AUDIENCE: Dentists, Dental Hygienists, Dental Therapists, Dental Assistants
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:
Summarize the structure of xylitol.
Discuss the sources of xylitol.
Describe types of xylitol manufacturing.
Understand xylitol's mechanism of action for reducing bacterial levels.
Know the health benefits of xylitol.
Describe how xylitol is useful in oral health prevention strategies.
Understand xylitol's uses beyond oral health.
​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.
​CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE: This course is sponsored by ioTech International. The speaker, Dr. Kroling is the Chief Education Officer and employee of Dental CE Academy. She declares no financial relationship with ioTech International. She has not received a speaker's honorarium. No corporate entity has contributed or influenced the content for this course. For written documentation contact [e-mail].
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