Oral-systemic health webinar scheduled

DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Jun 15, 2021
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Procter & Gamble's (P&G) Crest + Oral-B, the Smile Generation, and dental service organization Pacific Dental Services are hosting a webinar on oral-systemic health.

The webinar will focus on the link between periodontal disease and brain conditions, including Alzheimer's disease. It will be held on June 25 at 9 a.m. Pacific time, and attendees can earn 1.5 continuing education credits.

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