(5115) Mouth-body Connection and Interdisciplinary Care

Thursday, October 23, 2025

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM ET

CE: 1.5

Sponsored By Crest + Oral-B

Moderator(s)

Hazel Glasper, DDS

Private Practice
Revive Dental
Marriottsville, Maryland, United States

Panelist(s)

DC

Daniel Croley, DMD (he/him/his)

Chief Dental Officer
Delta Dental of California
Franklin, Tennessee, United States
Thomas E. Van Dyke, DDS, PhD, Dipl. ABP (Periodontology) (he/him/his)

Senior Vice President for Clinical and Translational Research Chair, Department of Applied Oral Sciences Senior Member of Staff
ADA Forsyth Institute
Somerville, Massachusetts, United States

Disclosure(s):

Hazel Glasper, DDS: No financial relationships to disclose

Daniel Croley, DMD: No financial relationships to disclose

Thomas E. Van Dyke, DDS, PhD, Dipl. ABP (Periodontology): No financial relationships to disclose

This course introduces an integrated care model where oral health plays a critical role in systemic wellness. With insights from a panel of medical colleagues, you will learn about the latest research on oral-systemic links and how to create collaborative care pathways that enhance patient outcomes.

Learning Objectives:

Understand the inflammatory pathway for oral-systemic connections
Recognize the role of dentistry in preventive and collaborative health
Integrate screening and education into the dental practice