Summary
Probiotics have gained popularity as natural ways to enhance oral and gut health. Dental professionals need to be able
to distinguish between gut probiotics and oral probiotics, identify effective oral probiotics, and understand how
dietary choices can support probiotic effectiveness as many patients are seeking natural ways to enhance their health.
Research also suggests that probiotics can reduce inflammation, bacterial adhesion, and bacterial load, leading to
improved oral health. In this webinar, hear about groundbreaking research on how good oral health can positively
influence systemic well-being and learn how to seamlessly integrate this natural approach into your periodontal and
caries management protocol.
Presenter
Kerry Lepicek, RDH
Kerry is a registered dental hygienist with over 20 years of experience. She currently works at Clinical Research Dental
as a clinical specialist in dental hygiene and education and works part-time in general practice. She has lectured both
locally and internationally. She is the editor for The Hygiene Corner with Women in Dentistry, on the Advisory Board for
AAOSH, and a cast member on The RDH View. Recently, she won the Ontario Dental Hygienists Association Distinguished
Service Award for outstanding contributions to the profession.
Learning Outcomes
After the webinar, participants will be able to:
- Explain the mechanism of action of probiotics
- Analyze probiotic genus, species, and strain
- Assess criteria for patient selection when recommending oral probiotics
- Explore various oral probiotics available on the market