The global health and wellness industry is experiencing massive growth, and dental offices are positioned to lead the way.
But is your practice prepared to address patient concerns about better health, better sleep, and better nutrition?
Dentistry is in the business of health
The global health and wellness industry is experiencing massive growth, expected to reach $8.5 trillion by 2027.
Dentistry sits at the intersection of health and wellness - dental practices have a unique opportunity to be leaders in overall patient well-being, providing front-line services with a solid business plan.
A recent Global Wellness Institute survey revealed the 3 top wellness priorities of respondents:
Better Health, Better Sleep, and Better Nutrition
The IDMSS S3 Solutions Workshop empowers dental practioners to address better health, sleep, and nutrition head-on. Attendees will gain a structured approach to implementing wellness-based diagnostics, targeted periodontal strategies, and patient education workflows. The goal is not simply adding services, but creating a consistent method for identifying risk, guiding care, and supporting long-term stability in both oral and overall health.
Through guided, hands-on training, clinicians work directly with physiologic monitoring, sleep screening technology, and salivary analysis to understand patterns that affect inflammation, healing, and disease progression. The workshop focuses on interpretation and communication — helping teams translate findings into clear patient conversations and practical next steps that can be integrated into everyday appointments.
It’s time for Dentists and Dental Hygienists to become leaders in health and wellness, addressing the expressed concerns and desires of our society.
S3 Learning Objectives:
S3 Attendees will:
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Identify key indicators of blood sugar dysregulation, sleep-disordered breathing, and pathogenic oral biofilm patterns that influence oral-systemic health.
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Interpret continuous glucose monitor (CGM) and high-resolution pulse oximeter (HRPO) data to detect metabolic instability, oxygen desaturation patterns, and inflammatory risk.
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Recognize testing patterns and formulate optimal treatment protocols utilizing the latest products and techniques.
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Discuss the Oral-GI axis and the impact it has on dentistry through the bidirectional relationship of periodontal disease on gut dysbiosis
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Compare the impact of nutritional biohacks, sleep optimization strategies, and targeted bacterial therapies on oral-systemic outcomes.
Educators
Lora Hooper,
BSDH, RDH, EFDA
Integrative Dental Medicine
Scholar Society,
President & Clinical Director
Details:
Location:
AC Hotel Downtown
St. Petersburg, FL
Schedule:
June 26-27, 2026
Day One: 8am - 5pm | Day Two: 8am - 4pm
Registration
15 CE Credits Awarded
For Doctors or Office Managers interested in registering their entire team, please reach out to [email protected] prior to registration.
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Students must be present for the full course. No late arrivals or early departures.
