What we eat profoundly impacts our dental health, including the risk of dental caries, dental erosion, and periodontal disease. 

Compelling and emerging research also shows a link between the health of the oral microbiome and our risk of disease, including heart disease, diabetes, cancer, respiratory disease, dementia, depression, arthritis, and more.

This science-backed, insightful, and engaging presentation is about the importance of consuming a less processed, anti-inflammatory diet to optimize dental health, as well as overall health.

It also covers the harm caused by sugary drinks, around-the-clock snacking, and ultra-processed foods.

Session objectives:

• Identify food choices most harmful and most protective for dental health, including the importance following an anti-inflammatory diet;
• Get updated guidelines on sugar intake, along with the latest research on sugar alternatives (such as stevia, xylitol, and erythritol);
• Understand how significantly the health of the oral microbiome impacts overall health, including the risk of many different diseases.