Beyond the mouth: interlink between oral health, whole-body health and vitamin levels
16 May 2026
Next Generation Conference
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Learning Content
Attendees will gain awareness and confidence to see patients in a holistic way considering the relationship between periodontal health, whole-body health and vitamin levels.
Aims
This talk aims to provide an evidence-based overview of the relationship between periodontitis and systemic health. It will explore the current evidence linking periodontal disease with systemic conditions, examine the biological mechanisms underlying these associations, and discuss the role of vitamin deficiencies in periodontal health.
Learning Outcomes
- 1. Describe the evidence for the link between periodontitis and systemic diseases.
- 2. Discuss the biological mechanisms for the association between periodontitis and systemic diseases.
- 3. Discuss the relationship between periodontitis and vitamin deficiencies.
- 4. Revisit periodontal treatment guidelines when caring for patients with associated systemic







