2022 IADR/APR General Session
The 100 th General Session & Exhibition of the IADR was held in conjunction with the 5th Meeting of the Asia Pacific Region. The virtual meeting was attended by individuals from around the world. Those attending the meeting could choose from among 207 Interactive Talk sessions, seven Focused Learning Sessions, three Hands-on Workshops, five satellite symposia, 52 Symposia, one Distinguished Lecture Series and a plenary.The recordings in this library from the meeting are a selection of the science that was to be presented as part of the General Session. These recordings give you the opportunity to participate in the meeting and hear from leading researchers. The recordings include the IADR Distinguished Lecture Series speaker and symposia from a collection of scientific groups and networks.
This session can be purchased as part of the full meeting recordings within the product bundles
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Session Description
While definitive evidence is yet to be ascertained, marijuana appears to be emerging as a potential major risk factor for periodontal diseases. With expanding legal relaxations, an increase in medical and recreational cannabis consumption is likely. The associated implications for periodontal health may be considerable. In this session, we will consider the strengths and weaknesses of the extant epidemiology associating marijuana with periodontal diseases with an earlier onset than seen in the general population. Contemporary theory relates a dysbiotic microbiota to the induction and progression of periodontitis.
Therefore, the influence of cannabinoids and cannabis on periodontal bacteria shall be considered. Further, periodontal homeostasis is dependent on an intact immune defense. The prospects for marijuana-induced immune dysfunction will also be considered. Despite the increase in marijuana consumption across multiple demographics, it is clear that we have much to learn about cannabis-periodontal interactions. It is hoped that this session will both provide a synopsis of the periodontal implications of marijuana use for consideration by oral health providers and stimulate further interest in this important subject area among the dental research community.
Learning Objectives
Presentation Date
June 24, 2022
Presenters
David Scott - Potential Mechanisms Underlying Periodontal Diseases in Cannabis Users
Purnima Kumar - Marijuana and the Microbiome
Benjamin Chaffee - Marijuana and Periodontal Disease: Evidence From Epidemiology
Sponsoring Groups/Networks
Periodontal Research
CE Credits
1.5 Hours
Financial Interest Disclosure:
None
While definitive evidence is yet to be ascertained, marijuana appears to be emerging as a potential major risk factor for periodontal diseases. With expanding legal relaxations, an increase in medical and recreational cannabis consumption is likely. The associated implications for periodontal health may be considerable. In this session, we will consider the strengths and weaknesses of the extant epidemiology associating marijuana with periodontal diseases with an earlier onset than seen in the general population. Contemporary theory relates a dysbiotic microbiota to the induction and progression of periodontitis.
Therefore, the influence of cannabinoids and cannabis on periodontal bacteria shall be considered. Further, periodontal homeostasis is dependent on an intact immune defense. The prospects for marijuana-induced immune dysfunction will also be considered. Despite the increase in marijuana consumption across multiple demographics, it is clear that we have much to learn about cannabis-periodontal interactions. It is hoped that this session will both provide a synopsis of the periodontal implications of marijuana use for consideration by oral health providers and stimulate further interest in this important subject area among the dental research community.
Learning Objectives
- The session aims to provide the latest research on the epidemiology associating marijuana consumption with increased risk of development of periodontal diseases.
- The workshop will present contemporary theories of how marijuana use may predispose to periodontal tissue destruction, including potential immune dysregulation and alterations of the periodontal microbiome.
- The session will provide a synopsis of the periodontal implications of marijuana use for consideration by oral health providers.
Presentation Date
June 24, 2022
Presenters
David Scott - Potential Mechanisms Underlying Periodontal Diseases in Cannabis Users
Purnima Kumar - Marijuana and the Microbiome
Benjamin Chaffee - Marijuana and Periodontal Disease: Evidence From Epidemiology
Sponsoring Groups/Networks
Periodontal Research
CE Credits
1.5 Hours
None
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