Dr. Terrence Griffin on recent periodontal research: Video from the 2017 Chicago Midwinter Meeting

Mar 2, 2017
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CHICAGO - In this video, Terrence Griffin, DMD, talks about recent research on gum disease and stroke risk, his goals for his term as president of the American Academy of Periodontology, and more.

Dr. Griffin is the president of the American Academy of Periodontology and practices in Boston.

Terrence Griffin, DDS, talks about recent research on gum disease and stroke risk, his goals for his term as president of the American Academy of Periodontology, and more.

Video produced by Ian Ryan Interactive | ianryan.com

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