Dentaltown Learning Online
Dentaltown online ce blog
Blog By:
nareg
nareg

The Influence of Nutrition on the Oral Microbiome by Dr. Sara Karlin and Ellen Karlin

The Influence of Nutrition on the Oral Microbiome by Dr. Sara Karlin and Ellen Karlin

6/5/2025 1:27:47 PM   |   Comments: 0   |   Views: 27
The Influence of Nutrition on the Oral Microbiome
by Dr. Sara Karlin and Ellen Karlin

https://www.dentaltown.com/onlinece/details/1209/the-influence-of-nutrition-on-the-oral-microbiome

Join us to explore the dynamic intersection of nutrition and oral health in this interprofessional course. The oral microbiome is linked to oral health and disease and is one of the most diverse microbiomes, with over 700 unique species of bacteria. 

Discover the core concepts of the nutrition-oral microbiome connection, where cutting-edge research has uncovered how diet influence the microbial diversity in the oral cavity. Gain insights into how nutrition impacts the integrity of oral microbial communities. By linking nutrition and diet to oral homeostasis, this course empowers oral healthcare professionals to enhance patient education practices.


Upon completion of this course, you should be able to:
            
  • Discuss the bidirectional relationship between diet and the oral microbiome
  •             
  • Discuss how nutrient-dense dietary patterns support oral homeostasis
  •             
  • Discuss the evidence-based science surrounding how diet influences oral microbial communities
  •             
  • List nutrition tips to share with dental patients that help to support oral homeostasis

Ellen Karlin, MMSc, RDN, LDN, FADA, is a registered dietitian and licensed nutritionist in private practice who has worked as a nutrition consultant to dentists in Maryland for over 3 decades. Ellen is an internationally recognized keynote speaker. She was the co-author of “Dental and Oral Considerations in Pediatric Celiac Disease” published in the Journal of Dentistry for Children and has contributed to a variety of other resources and online CE dental education courses.

Sara Karlin, DDS is a board-certified pediatric dentist working as Adjunct Faculty at Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health and in private practice in Phoenix, Arizona. She received her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Maryland and completed her D.D.S. at the University of Maryland School of Dentistry. Dr. Karlin pursued her specialty training at New York University and Bellevue Hospital Center, earning a certificate in Pediatric Dentistry. Dr. Karlin is an internationally recognized speaker on the topic of nutrition and oral health.
You must be logged in to view comments.
Total Blog Activity
997
Total Bloggers
13,451
Total Blog Posts
4,671
Total Podcasts
1,788
Total Videos
Sponsors
Townie Perks
Townie® Poll
Who or what do you turn to for most financial advice regarding your practice?
  
Sally Gross, Member Services Specialist
Phone: +1-480-445-9710
Email: sally@farranmedia.com
©2025 Dentaltown, a division of Farran Media • All Rights Reserved
9633 S. 48th Street Suite 200 • Phoenix, AZ 85044 • Phone:+1-480-598-0001 • Fax:+1-480-598-3450