Understanding the Link Between Oral Health & Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)

A Patient Awareness Workshop on Orofacial Granulomatosis (OFG) & IBD

πŸ—“οΈ March 3rd, 2025 | ⏳ 5:30 PM |πŸ“ University College of London, London & Online

 

Join Us for an Informative & Engaging Workshop

Oral health can provide crucial insights into systemic diseases like Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). This hybrid workshop aims to raise awareness of how conditions such as Orofacial Granulomatosis (OFG) can be linked to underlying gut diseases like Crohn’s Disease (CD) and Ulcerative Colitis (UC)

πŸ”¬ Learn from Experts
Gain insights from leading specialists, including:

  • Dr. Tathyane Nakajima Teshima – NIHR Clinical Lecturer & Expert in Oral Medicine, UCL
  • Professor Andrew Smith – Senior Lecturer in Innate Immunity, UCL Eastman Dental Institute

πŸ§ͺ Discover the Latest Research

  • Explore the connection between oral symptoms and IBD
  • Understand the role of biomarkers in early detection & disease management
  • Learn about future advancements in precision medicine

πŸ’¬ Engage & Ask Questions

  • Recognise early symptoms & improve disease management
  • Participate in a live Q&A with specialists
  • Connect with patients, caregivers, researchers, and healthcare professionals

Who Should Attend?

  •  Patients with IBD or Orofacial Granulomatosis
  • Caregivers & family members
  •  Researchers & healthcare professionals
  • Anyone interested in oral and gut health connections

Event Details

πŸ“ Location: UCL, London & Online (Zoom)
πŸ•’ Time: 2-hour session starting at 5:30 PM
🎟️ Free Registration (Limited spots available!)