How Inflammation, Diet, and Dysbiosis Drive Risk

A pro-inflammatory diet, microbial imbalances, and epigenetic changes linked to nutrition contribute to oral squamous cell carcinoma risk.

AGD Subject Code: 730

Educational ­Objectives

After reading this course, the participant should be able to:

1. Identify the relationship between pro-inflammatory diets and the risk of developing oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC).
2. Explain the bidirectional impact of oral and gut microbiome dysbiosis on systemic inflammation and cancer development.
3. Discuss the role of epigenetic dietary factors in preventing or mitigating cancer risks and promoting oral-systemic health.

This course was published in the January/February 2025 issue and expires February 2028. The authors have no commercial conflicts of interest to disclose. This 2 credit hour self-study activity is electronically mediated.