2026 Oral Health Medical-Dental Integration Symposium

Friday, October 2, 2026, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM, Auditoria Center, Laney Walker Blvd., Augusta, GA


AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (6.00 hours), Non-Physician Credit For Attending An AMA PRA Category 1 Event (6.00 hours)

This will be an interdisciplinary research and evidence-based conference regarding the connection between oral health and systemic disease. The topics that will be covered include: Oral Microbiome and Metabolic Health, Interprofessional Learning Experience and Approach to Diabetes Screening, Identification and eradication of red complex bacteria for combating periodontal disease and oral systemic complications, and Pediatric Health, Airway, Sleep Disorders, and Breathing, “Welcome Baby! Orofunctional and Airway Dentistry for Infants and Children”

1. Describe how oral dysbiosis, inflammation, diet, and microbial translocation may connect oral disease with metabolic and systemic health.
2. Differentiate biologic plausibility, observational association, and clinical evidence when discussing oral-systemic relationships.
3. Apply a bidirectional medical-dental screening and referral workflow for patients with periodontal disease, diabetes, or elevated metabolic risk.
4. Explain how maternal oral ecology, caregiver saliva, and early microbial acquisition influence oral health during the first 1,000 days of life.
5. Appraise maternal xylitol gum as an adjunct to prenatal oral-health care, including the strength of evidence, limitations, safety considerations, and need for continued standard dental care.
6. Recognize pediatric orofunctional, airway, breathing, and sleep-related findings that warrant further evaluation or referral.
7. Construct an interdisciplinary prevention plan with defined roles for medicine, dentistry, dental hygiene, nursing, and allied health, including closed-loop communication.
8. Understand leading indicator salivary, blood, and urine markers of inflammation
9. Recognize the predictive value of oral health for systemic disease
10. Identify clinical utility of CGM beyond diabetes
11. Explore gender differences in glucose regulation
12. Describe the Microbial Oral Systemic Axis (MOSA) framework, and identify how oral and systemic inflammation factors can be incorporated into clinical decision making.
13. Recognize signs of airway, breathing, and growth problems in children and adults that can affect long-term health.
14. Identify diagnostic tools and treatment options for airway and breathing concerns, from infancy through adulthood.
15. Identify risk factors and current screening guidelines for prediabetes and type 2 diabetes and periodontal disease
16. Identify oral health educational resources that can be integrated into nursing, medical or dental curriculum.

Cancellation Policy

The Medical College of Georgia reserves the right to cancel or postpone this program if necessary; in the event of cancellation, course fees will be fully refunded. We are not responsible for other costs incurred such as non-refundable airline tickets or hotel penalties.

Accessibility Statement
 
The Medical College of Georgia is committed to ensuring that its programs, services, goods and facilities are accessible to individuals with disabilities as specified under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act of 2008.  If you have needs that require special accommodations, including dietary concerns, please contact the CME Conference Coordinator.

The Medical College of Georgia’s Office for Continuing Medical Education adheres to ACCME Criteria, Standards and Policies regarding industry support of continuing medical education. Disclosure of faculty and their commercial relationships will be made prior to the activity.

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

The Medical College of Georgia adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.

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Exhibitor/Sponsorship process:

ALL EXHIBITORS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE AN EXHIBITOR'S CONTRACT. This contract will be sent via DocuSign from the CME Office.

The CME Office does not collect Exhibitor Fees. ***All monies for exhibitors/sponsorships are handled through the Hosting Department.

Please contact Lynn Glenn for instructions on sponsorship payment at [email protected] or for more information.