Take Parkinson’s disease course for dental professionals

DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Jan 24, 2024

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The Parkinson's Foundation is offering the free course “The Expert Care Experience: Role of Oral Health Professionals in Caring for People with Parkinson's” to oral health professionals.

The online continuing education course aims to help dental staff and speech-language pathologists understand the oral health challenges that people with Parkinson’s Disease face. For more information, visit the Parkinson’s Foundation website.

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