Mark L. Cannon, DDS, MS
LectureThis course is part of the Association for Continuing Dental Education Joint Live Webinar Series.
This course is part of the Association for Continuing Dental Education Joint Live Webinar Series*
Course Description
Recently published research has revealed the precise mechanisms key pathogens use to suppress the host’s immune system, creating several chronic systemic illnesses. Indeed, key oral pathogens are now documented to be the initiators of a new axis of disease. With oral dysbiosis comes eventual gut dysbiosis, leading to a “leaky” gut and a faulty blood-brain barrier. The connection has been well defined between these key pathogens and metabolic syndrome, premature birth, miscarriages, atherosclerosis, inflammatory Alzheimer’s, and cancer. Fortunately, we have an armamentarium of prebiotics and probiotics to help healthcare professionals restore eubiosis! In addition, early diagnosis and correction of mouth breathing can also benefit the oral microbiome and facial development. Impressive new research into the many benefits of prebiotics, especially xylitol, will be presented. The surprising effect of xylitol inhibiting cancer cell lines is truly encouraging and will be discussed.
Course Objectives
As a result of attending this course, participants should be able to:
- Develop a plan for an Oral & Systemic Practice tomorrow.
- List all the aspects of a patient-centric total health practice.
- Discuss education priorities for success planning.
- Determine types of products to help with total health.
- Note workflow adjustments to implement total health.
- Understand that the future is tomorrow; the next day, you see patients.
Instructor
Mark Cannon is a Professor Emeritus of Ann and Robert H Lurie Children’s Hospital and the Department of Otolaryngology, Division of Dentistry at Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago, IL. In addition, he is an adjunct Professor of Dentistry at the University of Tennessee (UTHSC) in Memphis, TN. He has been a long-time member of the International Association of Pediatric Dentistry and is a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. In addition to founding a large multi-specialty, highly respected private practice in the suburbs of Chicago, he was the Research Coordinator of the residency program at Ann and Robert Lurie Children’s Hospital, Chicago, Illinois (Attending Physician). Dr. Cannon is on the Executive Board, the former President (2023), and a Master Fellow of the American Academy for Oral and Systemic Health. Dr. Cannon has presented guest lectures at the University of Athens, Greece; Sao Paulista State University, UNESP, Aracatuba, Brazil; University of Texas- Houston; University of Alabama-Birmingham; University of California, Los Angeles; University of Southern California, Louisiana State University, Nova Southeastern University, CES Universidad (Medellin, Columbia), Medical University of South Carolina, Baylor TAMU, and at the University of Illinois, Chicago, Department of Pediatric Dentistry. He has had presentations to the following organizations: I.A.D.R./A.A.D.R., the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, the American Society of Dentistry for Children, the Academy of Dental Materials, World Congress of Biological Materials, International Association of Pediatric Dentistry, Pediatric Dental Association of Asia, Australasian Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, World Congress of Preventive Dentistry, Chicago Dental Society, Texas Dental Society, Utah Dental Association, Michigan Dental Association, South Carolina Dental Association, Birmingham Dental Society, Mexican Association of Pediatric Dentistry, Brazilian Association of Pediatric Dentistry, Korean Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, Hellenic Society of Pediatric Dentistry, American Academy for Oral and Systemic Health, Probiotics, Prebiotics, and New Food Congress (Rome), Nutrition and Growth (Lisbon) and the European Association of Pediatric Dentistry. Dr. Cannon has humbly accepted two invitations from the Karolinska Institutet, first to the Nobel Forum (2016) and second to the Nobel Assembly (2017). Most of all, Dr. Cannon is the proud father of five, all of whom are very accomplished. He is also a very proud grandfather of five beautiful children!
Disclosures:
- Dr. Cannon has no relevant financial relationships to disclose.
- The staff of the University of Washington Office of Continuing Dental Education have no relevant financial relationships to disclose.
Course Logistics
DATE:
Friday, September 26, 2025
LOCATION:
Online Webinar
TARGET AUDIENCE:
Dentists
TIMES:
8:00am – 9:30am Pacific time
TUITION:
$59/Participant
CREDITS:
1.5 hours
*The University of Washington in conjunction with the Association for Continuing Dental Education (ACDE), along with 38 of its member schools jointly presents the “ACDE Webinar Series”
This series features university-based key opinion leaders presenting numerous topics on multiple dates and times. Presentations are available to meet every dental health care professional’s schedule and interests.
Conflict of Interest
In accordance with the ADA CERP Standard V., everyone involved in planning or presenting this educational activity will be required to disclose any relevant financial relationships with commercial interests and this information will be made available to participants at the start of the course.
As a continuing education provider, University of Washington Continuing Dental Education is responsible for ensuring the content, quality and scientific integrity of all continuing dental education activities for which credit is provided. The School is also responsible for taking steps to protect against and/or disclose any conflict of interest of the faculty/instructors presenting those courses.
Cancellation and Refunds
For this live webinar, a registration refund will be issued for cancellations received by Thursday, September 25, 2025. Registration will remain open until the webinar begins – NO REFUNDS will be accepted once the webinar has begun. Cancellations must be received in email to dentalce@uw.edu The cancellation request must include: the name of the course, name of the person registered, name of the person requesting the cancellation, and the reason for the cancellation.
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