New oral-systemic health documentary series released

DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Apr 8, 2020
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A new seven-part documentary series on Well.org explores the link between oral health and overall health.

"Gateway to Health: Healing Secrets of the Oral Biome" features the latest science and research on the oral-systemic connection. It features voices from dental experts and researchers on how oral health intersects with blood health, pregnancy, type 2 diabetes, and heart disease.

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