Diabetes and Oral Care: Managing Oral Health in Diabetic Patients
Mastering Post-Op Care: Infection Free Fast Healing
A Free Dental CE Webinar hosted by Dental CE Academy
On Demand Dental CE Webinar recorded 1.16.2025 Review 1.16.2026
Scroll below for course description and instructions
TITLE: Diabetes and Oral Care: Managing Oral Health in Diabetic Patients
COURSE FEE: Complimentary Access
CREDITS: This continuing education activity is designated for 1 credit
DURATION: 60 minutes
AGD PACE SUBJECT CODE: 730 Oral Medicine
CE SUPPORTER: H2Ocean
MODE: Electronically Mediated | On Demand CE Webinar. Recorded January 19, 2025. Review January 19, 2026
SPEAKER: Dr. Rajiv Saini, MS
AUDIENCE: Dentists, Dental Hygienists, Dental Therapists, Dental Assistants
TECHNOLOGY REQUIRED: Mobile device, laptop or desktop with internet connection | Google Chrome Browser
INSTRUCTIONS:
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Watch the above recorded lecture. Do not fast forward, you may pause and resume at your own pace.
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PASSCODE: Announced during the webinar. Enter in quiz to validate your attendance.
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CE credit verification will be sent to you from Dental CE Academy, ondemandce@dentalcenow.com within 15 minutes of quiz completion. Verify the email you entered is correct. Be sure to check spam/junk/promotions folders.
COURSE SUMMARY: Diabetes affects over 37 million people in the United States alone, with many more impacted worldwide. Diabetes can lead to a range of oral health issues, including periodontal disease, dry mouth, infections, and delayed healing, posing unique challenges for dental professionals. In this course, you will learn about the bidirectional relationship between diabetes and oral health and explore practical approaches to managing diabetic patients in the dental setting. Attendees will also discover the benefits of sugar-free mouthwash in promoting oral hygiene and preventing complications, making it an ideal choice for diabetic patients. This course is designed for dental professionals seeking to enhance their expertise in managing oral care for diabetic patients. Gain insights into effective care strategies that not only address oral health concerns but also support overall diabetes management, improving patient outcomes.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
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Identify common oral health issues related to diabetes, such as periodontal disease, dry mouth, and infections.
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Understand the impact of diabetes on oral health and its bidirectional relationship with systemic health.
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Develop patient care strategies that incorporate preventive and therapeutic approaches for managing oral complications in diabetic patients.
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Explore the role of sugar free mouthwash in maintaining oral health and controlling diabetes related oral issues.
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.
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CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE: This course is sponsored by H2Ocean. The speaker, Dr. Rajiv Saini, MS declares a financial relationship with H2Ocean. For written documentation you may contact support@dentalcenow.com.
DENTAL CE ACADEMY DISCLOSURE: The views expressed and opinions and materials presented during these live and recorded presentations represent the personal views and opinions of the individual speaker and do not necessarily represent the views and opinions of Dental CE Academy. Dental CE Academy assumes no responsibility for the content of the presentations made by the individual speakers. Any suggested protocols for treatment, materials, or services may be based up on the speakers' own clinican experience and should not be construed as Dental CE Academy recommended or endorsed. Selected presentations may include exploratory research or experimental procedures and are intended for informational purposes that may lead to new interest and scientific breakthroughs in the fields of dentistry. Dental CE Academy appreciates its educators who share their knowledge and expertise. This level of dedication to dentistry allows our profession to expand and thrive and provokes necessary discussion and understanding.
