Webinar - The Good, the Bad and the Ugly: Unpacking Research on Periodontitis and Systemic Disease Links
21.10.2025, 7:00pm-8:30pm
The webinar is free for members, non-member charges are £20 Hygienist/Therapist, £30 Dentist.
Bookings will close at midday on Monday 20 October 2025.
Registering instructions will be sent out on Monday 20 October 2025, as you need to register with Zoom (a quick and simple process). After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar on the evening.
Only the first 500 participants to log in on the evening will be able to participate in the live event.
However, booked participants will be able to view the webinar after the event on the BSP website. You will be notified when the recorded presentation is available for viewing.
1.5 hours CPD is offered to all delegates who have booked and viewed the webinar. Bookings must have been made through the BSP website. Non-members will need their booking reference number to obtain CPD. Evaluation form and CPD certificates will be available after the event on the website.
Talks
Webinar - The Good, the Bad and the Ugly: Unpacking Research on Periodontitis and Systemic Disease Links
Aims
To explore the scientific landscape linking periodontitis and systemic conditions.
To critically evaluate the quality, impact, and limitations of existing research.
To empower the dental team to understand and communicate evidence-based messages to patients and colleagues.
Objectives
Understand the biological mechanisms proposed to link periodontitis with systemic diseases.
Recognise methodological strengths and limitations in landmark studies.
Identify common pitfalls and sources of bias in periodontal-systemic research.
Explore implications for patient care, referral, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Outcomes
Explain key findings from high-impact studies and systematic reviews.
Critically appraise the validity and applicability of periodontal-systemic research.
Integrate evidence-based messages into patient care and interprofessional dialogue.
GDC Development Outcomes:
A, C & D
Speakers
Speakers
Dr Praveen Sharma
Biography
Dr Praveen Sharma is an Associate Professor and Honorary Consultant in Restorative Dentistry at the University of Birmingham, UK. With a PhD in Periodontology funded by the NIHR (National Institute for Health Research), his research has focused on big data, epidemiology, medical statistics, and the interface between oral and systemic diseases. Dr Sharma’s work has garnered numerous accolades, and he has been invited to present his research at national and international periodontal conferences.
His research contributions have made a significant impact in exploring the links between periodontal disease and systemic health, with a particular focus on cardiovascular, metabolic, and gastrointestinal health. Dr Sharma is also a calibrated assessor of dental indices used in clinical studies, and his work continues to inform both clinical practice and research in the field.
In addition to his academic and clinical roles, Dr Sharma is passionate about educating the next generation of dental professionals, integrating cutting-edge teaching tools and evidence-based practices in his approach to student learning. He actively contributes to various dental societies and is committed to advancing research and clinical care through collaboration and innovation.
