Inflammation, Chronic Illness, & the Brain

Learning Objectives
Identify clinical signs & symptoms of inflammation.
Demonstrate the connections between inflammatory processes and chronic illness.
Describe the role of inflammation in specific illnesses such as heart disease, COPD, diabetes, arthritis and dementia.
List practical strategies to reduce levels of inflammation in clinical practice.
Explain the rationale for good dental prophylaxis and skin care in patients with chronic illness.
Describe how the information in this course can be utilized to improve patient care and patient outcomes.
Describe, for this course, the implications for dentistry, mental health, and other health professions.