Foster Pediatric Oral Health through a Holistic Nutritional Approach

Credit Details
This electronically delivered self-instructional program is designated for 1.5 hours of ADA CERP and AGD PACE CE credit by Farran Media. AGD Code: 430.

The fee to view this course is $36. This cost includes the fee to take the exam and claim your CE credits.

Synopsis:
It is essential for oral healthcare professionals to understand the integral role nutrition plays in terms of pediatric oral health status. A functional, holistic approach to optimizing the health and wellness of the hard and soft tissues of the oral cavity helps to lower the child’s risk for oral disease. Learn the information that nutrition experts consider to be the most critical to convey to your patients and their families for oral health promotion and oral disease prevention. This course tackles the evidence-based research and the hottest trends in the nutrition and pediatric oral health arena, arming you with what you need to know. The entire dental team can serve as a valuable resource to provide

Educational Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, you should be able to:

• Discuss the synergistic relationship between pediatric nutrition and oral health
• Summarize the impact of food and beverage choices on the risk of early childhood caries
• Recognize the value of collaboration between nutritionists and oral healthcare providers
• Discuss current science-based nutrition and oral health recommendations for infants, toddlers and children

Description of Speaker:
Dr. Sara Karlin is a board-certified pediatric dentist currently working in private practice in Atlanta, Georgia and as an attending pediatric dentist at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Pediatric Hospital. She received her Bachelor of Science from the University of Maryland, College Park 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. She is a member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and the Georgia Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. Dr. Karlin is the primary author of “Dental and Oral Considerations in Pediatric Celiac Disease,” published in J Dent Child, May 2016, and has co-authored numerous online continuing education courses for oral healthcare providers. As a keynote speaker, Dr. Karlin presents an array of nutrition and oral health topics to dental and dental hygiene organizations across the continent.

Ellen Karlin currently owns and operates a nutrition consulting service. Previously, she spent 3 decades as a nutrition consultant to dental healthcare professionals in Maryland. Mrs. Karlin holds a Master of Medical Science degree in Nutrition Education from Emory University. She is a fellow of the American Dietetic Association, a member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and a spokesperson for the American Dairy Association Northeast and the Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation. She has collaborated as co-author for journal articles and delivered online dental CE courses, in-person CE courses and podcasts.

Disclosure:
The authors declare that neither they nor any member of their family has a financial arrangement or affiliation with any corporate organization offering financial support or grant monies for this continuing dental education program.

Legal Disclaimer:
The CE provider (Farran Media) uses reasonable care in selecting and providing content that is accurate. The CE provider, however, does not independently verify the content or materials. The CE provider does not represent that the instructional materials are error-free or that the content or materials are comprehensive. Any opinions expressed in the materials are those of the author of the materials and not the CE provider. Completing one or more continuing education courses does not provide sufficient information to qualify the participant as an expert in the field related to the course topic or in any specific technique or procedure. The instructional materials are intended to supplement, but are not a substitute for, the knowledge, expertise, skill and judgment of a trained health care professional.

Licensure:
Continuing education credits issued for completion of online CE courses may not apply toward license renewal in all licensing jurisdictions. It is the responsibility of each registrant to verify the CE requirements of his/her licensing or regulatory agency.

State CE Requirements:
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Refund Policy
There are no refunds for Online CE courses. Please contact technical support if you run into technical difficulty.

CE Contact
For any questions, please contact Nareg Apelian, DMD, Director of Continuing Education at nareg@farranmedia.com