Eosinophillic Esophagitis

This 1-hour course on Eosinophilic esophagitis (EOE) is a chronic, autoimmune response marked by eosinophil accumulation in the esophagus, often triggered by food or environmental allergens. EOE cases have been rising across all age groups and geographic regions, so dental professionals are at increased risk of encountering patients who struggle to identify EOE. Although traditionally managed in gastroenterology, EOE presents with symptoms, such as dysphagia, reflux, and food impaction, that may be observed during routine dental evaluations. Since many of these conditions are often discussed in the dental chair, dental professionals need to recognize the hallmark signs of EOE. This 1-hour presentation aims to raise awareness among dental professionals about EOE’s clinical presentation, risk factors, and referral pathways.