Blood Sugar & Oral Health: Continuous Glucose Monitor to Improve Dental Outcomes
Thursday, January 28, 2027
10:00 – 11:00 am
Course Code:
441TL
Cost:
$39
Credits:
1
CE Hour
In this course, attendees will explore the critical relationship between blood glucose regulation and oral health outcomes, including periodontal disease, delayed healing, and implant success. Emerging evidence shows that glycemic variability, not just diabetes diagnosis, can significantly impact inflammation, immune response, and oral microbiome balance.
This course introduces the use of Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) as a practical tool in dental settings to identify hidden metabolic dysregulation in patients. Attendees will learn how to interpret CGM data and integrate findings into treatment planning, patient education, and case acceptance strategies. Real-world clinical examples will demonstrate how addressing blood sugar improves surgical healing, reduces complications, and enhances long-term outcomes. This approach empowers dental teams to move beyond symptom management toward root-cause care.
Speakers
Learning Objectives:
- Identify clinical signs and patient profiles that may indicate underlying glycemic imbalance
- Describe the relationship between blood glucose regulation, oral inflammation, periodontal disease, healing outcomes, and early onset oral deterioration
- Examine Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) data to recognize patterns relevant to dental care
- Determine how glycemic variability influence caries formation, periodontal disease progression and success after oral surgery, including extractions, grafting, and implants.
- Compare traditional dental approaches with a systemic, metabolic-focused model of care including nutrition and food choice education
- Implement strategies to introduce Continues Glucose Monitor as an educational tool in patient communication to enable positive behavior modification
- Incorporate blood sugar awareness into dental treatment planning and case acceptance discussions
- Utilize practical protocols to support improved glycemic control for better oral health outcomes
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