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The Oral-gut Microbial Axis: Knowledge Gaps and The Way Forward

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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 
The oral cavity and the gut are home to two of the largest and most well studied microbial communities in the human body. Although these two ecosystems are connected anatomically, physiologically and biochemically, it was commonly accepted that the microbiomes in these two areas are distinct, giving rise to theory that the oral microbiome does not significantly impact the gut unless the gut barrier is disrupted. However, evidence is emerging that oral dysbiosis is associated not only with shifts in the gut microbiome, but together, the gum-gut axis can impact other organ systems, notably related to cardiovascular health. This symposium will explore the gum-gut microbial axis in health and disease and more importantly, the challenges to mechanistic investigations of this axis.

Learning Objectives
  • The session aims to provide the latest research on alterations of the periodontal microbiome and the risk of developing dysbiotic gut microbiomes.
  • The workshop will present contemporary theories of how periodontal tissue destruction can create potential immune dysregulation in the gut and impact cardiovascular health.
  • The session will provide a synopsis of the challenges facing this type of research and the value of human clinical research and clinical trials in this arena.

Presentation Date
June 22, 2022

Presenters
Ana Paula Colombo - Periodontal Dysbiosis and the gut Microbiome
Sheng-dong Duan - Multi-System Impact of Disruptions in the gum-gut Axis
Sukirth Ganesan - Mechanistic Investigations on the gum-gut Axis-Opportunities and Challenges

Sponsoring Groups/Networks
Microbiology/Immunology, Periodontal Research

CE Credits
1.5 Hours

Financial Interest Disclosure:
None



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