Smiles for Life National Oral Health Curriculum: Module 1. The Relationship of Oral to Systemic Health

Abstract This resource is a learning module that addresses the nature, prevalence, and consequences of oral disease throughout the life cycle, with a focus on correlations between oral and systemic health. Clinicians learn their role in preventing oral disease, addressing frequently encountered oral problems, and promoting oral health among their patients. This resource is designed as an interactive educational tool for both individuals and groups from all aspects of the health care profession. It is a part of the series Smiles for Life: A National Oral Health Curriculum, the nation's most comprehensive and widely used oral health curriculum designed for primary care clinicians. The eight-module course covers the relationship of oral to systemic health, child oral health, adult oral health, dental emergencies, oral health in pregnancy, fluoride varnish, and the oral examination.