Audio Recording

Boning Up on Osteoporosis: What The Dental Team Should Know
Tieraona Low Dog, MD


Osteoporosis is a significant cause of pain, disability and death in aging populations throughout the world. More than 10 million Americans have osteoporosis and there are more than 2 million osteoporosis-related fractures per year. Both dental and medical professionals must be aware of the complex interplay of micronutrients, diet, weight-bearing exercise and lifestyle in maintaining healthy bones, as well as the pros and cons of bisphosphonates for treatment.

Learning objectives:
Participants will be able to:

• Identify key risk factors for osteoporosis and fracture.
• Describe the evidence of benefit and safety for bisphosphonates and how this impacts dental management.
• Discuss the evidence for nutrition and lifestyle in the prevention of osteoporosis.
• Describe the evidence for safety and effectiveness for dietary supplements in the prevention of osteoporosis.