Description

 Thirty -three million Americans are afflicted by Diabetes Mellitus, with 7.2 million cases undiagnosed. With the increasing diabetes epidemic, it is estimated that by the year 2050 one in three Americans will be diabetic in their lifetime. Diabetic patients are 2-3 times more likely to develop periodontal disease than non-diabetics. With 80% of diabetics residing in the middle and lower socioecomic American society, dental clinicians have the ability to make a difference in the life of these individuals. In 2020 there have been new CDT codes implemented to aide dental care workers to identify and help manage the oral systemic link of diabetes. This course will help identify the types, causes and treatments to provide the best care possible.

Learning Objectives:

• Attendees will review the types and causes of Diabetes Mellitus
• Introduce latest statistics of diabetes nationally and worldwide
• Review of common medications used to treat diabetes and related conditions Introduce alternative glucose monitoring systems in diabetes care 

Ms Jamie Collins

Jamie Collins, RDH-EA,BS is a hygienist licensed in Idaho and Washington states and dedicated to advancing the dental profession. With over twenty years in the

dental field, it has led her to being involved in many aspects of patient care. ...

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