Oral Health: The Surprising Connection to Your Heart, Brain, and Body

Program Type:

Health & Wellness

Age Group:

Adults (Ages 18+)
  • Registration is required for this event.
  • Registration is no longer available for this event.

Event Details

Due to the low number of registrations, the presenter of this program has decided to cancel. We apologize for the inconvenience. 

Join us for a fun, hands-on workshop to explore good oral health habits and other simple ways to stay healthy.

Important Facts about Oral Health:
•    Older adults have greater health risks when oral care is overlooked. 
•    Dry mouth, tooth decay, gum disease and pain don't have to be part of getting older.
•    Oral health is more than having a nice smile.
•    Daily oral care keeps teeth and gums healthy. It  can also prevent more costly interventions.

Registration is Required - Participants will receive free oral hygiene kits. 

Presented by:
Lunder-Dineen Health Education Alliance of Maine, a program of Massachusetts General Hospital and the Peter L Slavin MD Academy for Applied Learning in Health Care

Presenters: 

  • Leonard Brennan, DMD
    Harvard Dental School Faculty 
    Adviser, National Center for Equitable Care for Elders
    MOTIVATE Program Adviser
  • Denise O’Connell, MSW, LCSW
    Associate Director, 
    Lunder-Dineen Health Education Alliance of Maine
  • Tara M. Wilson, BS
    Health Education Program Specialist
    Lunder-Dineen Health Education Alliance of Maine

To learn more visit: https://lunderdineen.org/program/motivate-at-home-portal/