Nutritional Considerations for Optimal Oral Health

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Learning Objectives:

• Discuss the synergistic relationship between nutrition, oral health and systemic health.
• Identify key dietary sources of fiber, phytonutrients, nitrates, prebiotics and probiotics essential for oral health.
• Outline science-based nutrition guidelines and patient counseling strategies that can be shared with patients.

Author Qualifications:

Sara Karlin, DDS
Dr. Sara Karlin is a board-certified pediatric dentist working in private practice in Atlanta, Georgia and as an attending pediatric dentist at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. Dr. Karlin is an author and an international speaker.

​Ellen Karlin, MMSc, RDN, LDN, FADA
Ellen Karlin is a nutrition consultant and owner of a nutrition consulting service. She previously spent 30 years advising dental healthcare professionals in Maryland. Ellen holds a Master of Medical Science in Nutrition Education from Emory University and is a fellow of the American Dietetic Association. She serves as a spokesperson for the American Dairy Association Northeast and the Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation. Ellen has co-authored journal articles, online dental CE courses, and delivered webinars and podcasts.