Abstract

As accessible and trusted healthcare professionals, pharmacists are uniquely positioned to support oral-health prevention and early detection. This session outlines practical, pharmacy-friendly screening approaches, counselling techniques, and interprofessional communication strategies. Dr. Nadim will highlight how pharmacists can meaningfully contribute to early recognition of dental disease, patient motivation, and improved public oral health outcomes—without overstepping clinical boundaries.

Learning Objectives

Participants will be able to:

• Apply simple, safe screening steps to identify oral-health concerns during routine pharmacy interactions.
• Provide effective, non-biased patient education on oral-health maintenance.
• Recognize opportunities for early intervention and timely dental referral.
• Support preventive care through consistent messaging on hygiene behaviours and product use.
• Integrate oral-health considerations into existing pharmacy workflows to enhance patient care.

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