Associate Professor, Director Interprofessional Education & Collaborative Practice University of Illinois Chicago
Disclosure(s):
Sobia Bilal, BDS, MSc, PhD: No financial relationships to disclose
Khatija Noorullah, MPH, MS, MEd: No financial relationships to disclose
This session redefines the dental chair as a critical point of preventive intervention—where oral health practitioners can seamlessly integrate nutrition and tobacco counseling into routine care. The oral well-being model challenges the traditional, procedure-focused model by highlighting how chairside prevention not only improves patient outcomes but also drives sustainable profitability. By addressing modifiable common risk factors such as improper diet and tobacco use, dental professionals can play a central role in preventing not only oral diseases but also other systematic diseases. Participants will explore practical, time-efficient strategies to deliver impactful brief interventions without disrupting clinical flow. Importantly, the session will demonstrate how preventive services can be positioned as value-added offerings that enhance patient satisfaction, increase case acceptance, and support practice growth under value-based care models. Attendees will leave empowered to transform prevention into both a health-improving and income-generating aspect of modern dental practice.
No Lecture Fee
Learning Objectives:
Describe the evidence-based role of nutrition and tobacco counseling in preventing common oral diseases and improving overall patient health.
Demonstrate how to effectively incorporate brief, chairside preventive interventions into routine dental visits without disrupting clinical efficiency.
Evaluate the potential of chairside prevention services to enhance patient satisfaction, support value-based care, and contribute to the financial sustainability of dental practices.
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