The future of prevention: what every dental professional needs to know about the oral microbiome, nutrition and lifestyle
10 Oct 2026
Keynote Theatre
Learning Content
Discover how the oral microbiome, nutrition and lifestyle are reshaping preventive dentistry. This session explores the links between microbial balance, inflammation, diet, sleep, stress and systemic health, with practical ways to integrate these insights into everyday patient care. Attendees will leave with a clearer understanding of risk, prevention and how to support better long-term oral and whole-body health.
Aims
* Explore the evolving role of the oral microbiome in preventive dental care
* Examine how nutrition, lifestyle and systemic health influence oral disease risk
* Encourage a more personalised, evidence-informed approach to prevention that supports sustainable improvements in patients’ oral and general health
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