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

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Program Type:

Health & Wellness

Age Group:

Adults (Ages 18+)
  • Registration is required for this event.
  • Registration will close on March 24, 2026 @ 11:00am.

Program Description

Event Details

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/

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