Free diabetes and oral health webinar slated for Thursday, Feb. 9

Community members are invited to a webinar on Thursday, Feb. 9 from 12-1 p.m. to learn more about diabetes and oral health including routine care recommendations, insight on home care and how blood glucose control is related to oral health. Dr. Alexa Crete from Northeastern Dental Associates in Sterling, will share her insight and expertise related to best practices when it comes to dental care for people with diabetes.

Dr. Crete was born and raised in sunny Phoenix, Ariz. and graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Arizona with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Dietetics and Nutritional Science and then earned her Doctorate of Dental Surgery from the University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine. She has worked in a variety of practices in the Front Range and is currently at Northeastern Dental Associates. She has an honest passion for connecting with her patient’s and educating them about how their oral health influences their overall health.

This webinar is provided at no cost and available to attend in-person. Registration is recommended to ensure adequate seating and handouts. Sites include: Burlington, Kit Carson County CSU Extension, McKayla Stephen at (719) 346-5571; Fort Morgan, Morgan County Extension, Katie Seelhoff at (970) 542-3540; Holyoke, Phillips County Event Center, Ortner Room, Stephanie Starkebaum at (970) 854-3616; Pueblo, Pueblo County Extension Office, Laura Krause at (719) 583-6566; Sterling, Logan County Extension, Jaci Wagner at (970) 522-3200; Wray, Wray District Hospital, Karla Saffer at (970) 332-2352; Yuma, Yuma Library, Ashley Lynch at (970) 848-2368.

You may also join independently from your own location by registering at https://diabetesoralhealth.eventbrite.com. Once registered, a zoom link will be emailed to you.

Colorado State University Extension is an equal opportunity provider. Colorado State University does not discriminate on the basis of disability and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations. CSU’s Office of Engagement and Extension ensures meaningful access and equal opportunities to participate to individuals whose first language is not English.