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Richard Wynn, PhD is a professor of pharmacology at the University of Maryland Dental School and lead author of the Drug Information Handbook for Dentistry.

This course will describe the nutraceutical industry and the use of dietary supplements, including vitamin D and omega-3s, to treat or prevent medical conditions. The latest information on C-reactive protein, coronary disease, periodontal disease, and a listing of supplements that improve quality of life for patients will be discussed.

Learning Objectives: 

• Describe the latest findings on health benefits of dietary supplements, including vitamin D
• Discuss the latest findings on C-reactive protein and the association between coronary disease and periodontal disease
• List and compare the supplements that have been shown to improve quality of life