"Sweet Dreams (Are Not Made of This)!" The Dental Implications of Diabetes Mellitus and The Medications Used to Treat it
Speaker:
Dr. Tom Viola, R.Ph., C.C.P
May 9, 2026
Date:
Time:
8:30 AM-11:30 AM
3
CE Credits:
"Sweet Dreams (Are Not Made of This)!" The Dental Implications of Diabetes Mellitus and The Medications Used to Treat it
Dr. Tom Viola, R.Ph., C.C.P
About the Course
How far will we go in treating obesity? Diabetes, as well as its numerous systemic complications, is often accompanied by and is exacerbated by numerous other co-morbid conditions. This program will provide participants with an overview of diabetes mellitus, the arsenal of medications used in its
treatment and the complex interplay between diabetes and the oral-systemic disease. Special emphasis will be placed on the use of new GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) agonists, such as Ozempic (semaglutide), and dual-action GLP-1/GIP (gastric inhibitory polypeptide) agonists, such as Mounjaro (tirzepatide), for the treatment of diabetes as well as their use in the management of obesity.
Educational Objectives:
Identify the different types of diabetes, including symptoms and different diagnosis.
Describe the complex interplay of diabetes and periodontal disease as well as the origins of the oral-systemic connection.
Review the various classes of medications used in the treatment of diabetes mellitus and its numerous comorbidities.
Explore patient management strategies essential for successful treatment planning and proper patient care.
Your Instructor
Dr. Tom Viola, R.Ph., C.C.P
With over 30 years of experience as a board-certified pharmacist, clinical educator, professional speaker and published author, Tom Viola has earned his international reputation as the go-to specialist for making pharmacology practical and useful for all members of the dental team.
As the founder of Pharmacology Declassified, Tom’s mission is to provide clinicians valuable insight into the dental considerations of general medicine as well as the medical considerations of general dentistry. As an award-winning educator, Tom is a member of the faculty of 15 dental professional degree programs. As a widely-published author, Tom is well known for his contributions to several professional journals and pharmacology textbooks and currently serves as a consultant to the ADA’s Council on Scientific Affairs.
As an award-winning speaker, Tom has been recognized by many organizations and associations as one of the most sought-after lecturers in dentistry and has presented over 1000 informative and engaging continuing education seminars and webinars to dental professionals since 2001.
Conflict of Interest Disclosure
None reported
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