Ms. Ellen Karlin MMSc,RDN,LDN,FADA
Dr. Sara Karlin DDS
Plant-based diets are on the rise, and they absolutely can make a difference in our patient’s oral health throughout the lifecycle. This course will present the current
scientific research examining plant-based eating styles, including Mediterranean, Flexitarian, Vegetarian and Vegan. and how they impact on the oral microbiome.
Participants will learn:
- Identify plant-based dietary patterns and plant-forward cooking and eating styles
- Discuss the synergy between whole-food, plant-based nutrition, oral healthcare and the integrity of the oral microbiome and oral cavity
- Learn about the growing body of research supporting the benefits of eating plants for optimal oral and systemic health
Presenters:
Ms. Ellen Karlin MMSc,RDN,LDN,FADA
More courses with Ms. Ellen KarlinEllen Karlin currently runs a successful virtual nutrition consulting service. She was a nutrition consultant to dental healthcare professionals in Owings Mills, Maryland and a nutrition consultant at the Comprehensive Asthma and Allergy Center for over 3 decades. Ellen holds a Master of Medical Science degree in nutrition education from Emory University. She became a fellow of the American Dietetic Association in 1999. Ellen is a spokesperson for the American Dairy Association North East and a nationally recognized speaker. She has delivered numerous webinars and is a nationally invited speaker at dental and dental hygiene conferences. She was the co-author of “Dental and Oral Considerations in Pediatric Celiac Disease” and has contributed to a variety of other resources. Ellen is co-author for a variety of 2022 and 2023 online continuing education courses for oral healthcare providers.
Dr. Sara Karlin DDS
More courses with Dr. Sara KarlinDr. Sara Karlin is a board-certified pediatric dentist working as Adjunct Faculty at Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health and in private practice at the Kids’ Dental Office of Phoenix. She received her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Maryland, College Park and completed her D.D.S. at the University of Maryland School of Dentistry. Dr. Karlin pursued her specialty training at New York University and Bellevue Hospital Center, earning a certificate in Pediatric Dentistry. Dr. Karlin is a member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, the American Dental Association, and the Arizona Dental Association. Dr. Karlin is a nationally invited speaker on the subject of nutrition and oral health. She is the primary author of “Dental and Oral Considerations in Pediatric Celiac Disease” published in J Dent Child, May 2016. Dr. Karlin has also co-authored several 2022 and 2023 online continuing education courses for oral healthcare providers.
