Beyond the Mouth: Rethinking the Oral Microbiome’s Impact on Oral and Systemic Health in Children | Grand Rounds San Francisco

Presented by:

Apoena De Aguiar Ribeiro, DDS, MS, PhD
Pediatric Dentist and Microbiologist

Learning Objectives:

1. Define the composition and functional aspects of the oral microbiome, and explain its role in the initiation and progression of oral diseases in children.

2. Describe how oral microbial ecosystems are influenced by local and systemic factors, and evaluate their potential impact on systemic health.

3. Discuss the importance of oral microbiome research and targeted management strategies for improving both oral and systemic health outcomes in pediatric populations.

Location: 

We encourage everyone to attend the Grand Rounds seminars in person at the Oberndorf Auditorium at UCSF Medical Center Mission Bay. For those unable to do so, the Zoom option is still available.  

UCSF welcomes all participants to our events. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in this event because of a disability, please contact Marcella Azucar at [email protected] or 415-525-1360 as soon as possible. 

Zoom Link: https://ucsf.zoom.us/j/94150206243?pwd=yKDvjValpXqv0NKMXXvA3GFVGYOAbZ.1