Massachusetts General Hospital Global Gastroenterology Educational Series - SEPTEMBER 2026 (Online ZOOM Webinar)

Topic: The Mouth-Gut Axis: How Oral Health Influences Gastrointestinal Disease

🗓️ September 23rd 2026 ⏰ 10:00 am EST

OBJECTIVES

1. Describe the role of oral hygiene in maintaining gastrointestinal health
2. Explain the biological mechanisms linking oral health and gastrointestinal disease Discuss oral manifestations of selected gastrointestinal and nutritional disorders ➡️ For example: Vitamin deficiencies, celiac disease, Inflammatory bowel disease - describe the oral/dental manifestation
3. Identify practical tools for maintaining good oral hygiene.
4. Describe the components of a dental assessment. Recognize the major types of dental specialists.