Sjögren’s Syndrome: Dental & Ocular Perspectives

Moderator(s)

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  Rebecca Manno, MD

  Rheumatologist, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Medicine
  The Comprehensive Arthritis and Rheumatology Center of the Caribbean

Speaker(s)

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  Athena Papas, PhD, DMD

  Tufts School of Dental Medicine
• EA

  Esen Akpek, MD

  Wilmer Eye Institute, JHU

Sjögren’s syndrome remains a challenge for the rheumatologist both in diagnosis and treatment. Many features of this disease require co-management with a rheumatologist's dental and ophthalmologic colleagues. This session will provide the rheumatologist with the perspectives on diagnosis and management of Sjögren’s syndrome from both dental and ophthalmologic experts in this field.

Learning Objectives:

• Review the oral manifestations and treatment of Sjögren’s syndrome
• Review the ocular manifestations ant treatment of Sjögren’s syndrome
• Coordinate care of a Sjögren’s syndrome patient with dental and ophthalmologic colleagues

Presentations:

• 3:00 PM – 3:15 PM ET

  Straight from the Dentist’s Mouth: For the Rheumatologist
  Athena Papas, PhD, DMD – Tufts School of Dental Medicine
• 3:15 PM – 3:30 PM ET

  The View from Ophthalmology: For the Rheumatologist
  Esen Akpek, MD – Wilmer Eye Institute, JHU
• 3:30 PM – 3:45 PM ET

  Q&A