The Oral Microbiome: A New View of Plaque Biofilm

The Oral Microbiome: A New View of Plaque Biofilm is organized by Crest + Oral B for Dental Professionals.

Date Course Online: Sep 1, 2023
Course Expiration Date: Aug 31, 2026

Description:
The primary learning objective for this course is to increase your general knowledge of the evolution of various plaque hypotheses throughout the years, highlighting the current view of plaque biofilm as an integral part of the oral microbiome; its role in health and disease; and the ramifications for periodontal therapy.

Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, the dental professional should be able to:

• Compare and contrast the differing plaque hypotheses from the 19th century to current times.
• Define plaque as a biofilm.
• Compare and contrast the behavior of bacteria as grown on culture plates with their behavior in biofilms.
• Discuss the positive and negative aspects of biofilm formation in nature.
• Provide examples of how biofilm provides benefits and harms.
• Discuss microbial biofilms as part of the oral microbiome.
• Identify the key microbial species associated with the conversion of a symbiotic biofilm to one of dysbiosis.
• Discuss the various bacterial color complexes involved in the sequential colonization of plaque microorganisms.
• Describe the role that commensal microorganisms play in plaque biofilm.
• Summarize how plaque microorganisms enter a state of dysbiosis.
• Discuss current thought on the role that inflammation plays in conversion of gingivitis to periodontitis using the IMPEDE model.
• Discuss the ramifications of total microbial elimination.
• Describe both traditional and novel strategies for the control of oral biofilm targeted to maintain the oral cavity in a state of symbiosis.