Learning Objectives

• Identify key medical history items that signal elevated oral–systemic health risk.
• Explain the pathophysiologic connections between systemic disease and oral disease.
• Recognize medication- and treatment-related factors that alter oral risk.
• Integrate medical history findings into treatment planning, prevention, and patient education.
• Apply red flag recognition in case-based scenarios to improve clinical decision-making.

Every patient’s medical history has a story — and sometimes the most important clues are hiding in plain sight. Dental professionals review medical histories daily, yet subtle, critical “red flags” that point to systemic risks impacting oral health — and vice versa — can easily be overlooked.

This fast-paced, eye-opening course takes a dive into cardiovascular, metabolic, neurological, airway, immune, gastrointestinal, hematologic, and oncologic conditions, showing how they connect to oral disease, microbial dysbiosis, and inflammatory pathways. Through compelling case connections and the latest research, attendees will learn how to interpret hidden warning signs, bridge the gap between oral and systemic health, and translate findings into actionable patient care. You’ll leave equipped with practical screening tools and evidence-based talking points that spark meaningful patient conversations.