Patients come to us with more than calculus and cavities. Oral manifestations may be the first sign of a systemic disease. Inflammatory diseases, mental health, chronic pain and the resulting medications require us to be health care providers -- to look further than the usual to treat our patients appropriately.
By the year 2010 an estimated 23% of the population will be dealing with chronic pain. The aging population, sports injuries and the prevalence of orthopedic surgeries brings about
a population living with special considerations for dental intervention. Learn to identify the oral signs of systemic conditions and gain tools to help your patients understand the mouth - body connection.
About the speaker Lory Laughter has been a practicing dental hygienist since her graduation from Idaho State University in 1994. Today she has a variety of career roles including private practice, speaking, writing and event planning. Lory is a Hygiene Specialist for OraPharma -- the makers of Arestin. She holds a consulting position with Nuvora Inc. and participates in Hygiene Department consulting with Kathleen Johnson consulting.
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