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The Oral-Systemic Framework
The clinical evidence base for the oral-systemic connection. Periodontal disease as a systemic inflammatory driver. The implications for cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and cognitive decline.
Practitioner Education
Advanced CPD education focusing on the oral-systemic link — the missing architecture in most functional medicine practices. Accredited for 10 CPD/CME/RACGP points per module series.
The mouth is not separate from the body. Medicine has treated it as if it were.
The oral-systemic connection is the most consistently overlooked driver of systemic inflammation in clinical practice. Periodontal disease, airway obstruction, and dental material toxicity are implicated in cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cognitive decline, and autoimmune disorders. Most practitioners have received no formal training in this connection. This course addresses that gap.
Five-module CPD course. 10 accredited points.
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Airway, Sleep & Breathing
The structural relationship between oral anatomy, airway patency, and sleep quality. Sleep-disordered breathing as a systemic stressor. Clinical assessment and referral protocols.
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Dental Materials & Toxicity
Mercury amalgam, BPA-containing composites, and fluoride — a clinical review of the evidence. Safe removal protocols. Patient communication frameworks for informed consent.
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Nutritional Dentistry
The nutritional drivers of dental disease. Sugar, seed oils, and the microbiome. Nutritional interventions that address the root cause of dental decay rather than managing its consequences.
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Integrating the Framework
Practical protocols for integrating the oral-systemic framework into clinical practice. Patient communication, referral networks, and the practitioner mentoring programme.
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Clinical Pearl Series
An ongoing series of short-form clinical insights drawn from 40 years of practice. Delivered as video modules. New pearls added quarterly. Included with annual Unstress Health Membership.
10 CPD / CME / RACGP points.
The Mastering Oral Health course is accredited for 10 CPD points (ACNEM), 10 CME points, and 10 RACGP points. Upon completion, participants receive a certificate of completion and access to the practitioner mentoring programme.
The course is available as a standalone purchase or included with an annual Unstress Health Membership (AUD$100/year).