Invisible Pain: Realities Within the World of Autoimmune Diseases
About This Event
Looking good on the outside can be deceptive when living with chronic pain on the inside. Within the world of autoimmune diseases, our patients may present with varying degrees of pain, fatigue and altered lifestyles as a result. Increased risk of periodontal diseases and dental caries are common hallmarks of many autoimmune conditions fueled by chronic inflammation. Explore risk factors for autoimmune diseases, the implications of immune-suppressing medications and methods to reduce oral complications. During this CE webinar, we will
• Appraise risk factors associated with the myriad of autoimmune diseases
• Identify common oral manifestations of living with an immune system that attacks itself
• Distinguish strategies to improve oral outcomes for patients living with invisible pain
Learning Objectives
- Appraise risk factors associated with autoimmune diseases
- Identify common oral manifestations of autoimmune diseases
- Distinguish strategies to improve oral outcomes for patients