P&G dentalcare

The Oral Microbiome: A New View of Plaque Biofilm

The primary learning objective for this course is to increase your general knowledge of the evolution of various plaque hypotheses throughout the years, highlighting the current view of plaque biofilm as an integral part of the oral microbiome; its role in health and disease; and the ramifications for periodontal therapy.

Before you enroll

Is this the right course for you?

The Oral Microbiome: A New View of Plaque Biofilm is offered by P&G dentalcare for dental professionals. Topics in this listing: Oral health.

Check the credit type and approval notes below against your credential. The provider handles enrollment, completion and the certificate.

Course details

Provider
P&G dentalcare
Format
On demand
Profession
Dental Professionals
Credit expiration
Oct 31, 2026
Registration
Free provider account required
Last checked
Oct 9, 2026
Language
English

Credits & eligibility

3 Dental CE

Provider states 3 credit hours. AGD subject codes: 10. Confirm state board acceptance.

Listed roles: Dentist, Dental Hygienist, Dental Assistant

State scope: No individual state acceptance claim is made in this listing.

AGD PACE

What’s free

Course access
$0
Assessment
$0
Certificate
$0
Credit reporting
$0 — no separate reporting fee identified

The provider identifies this activity as free continuing education. Complete the stated assessment and claiming requirements.

How to earn your credit

  1. Register for a free dentalcare account to take the test.
  2. Complete the course assessment and follow the provider’s certificate instructions.

Questions about this course

Is “The Oral Microbiome: A New View of Plaque Biofilm” completely free?

The recorded cost is $0 for learning, assessment and the certificate, with no separate reporting fee identified. P&G dentalcare requires a free account. The provider identifies this activity as free continuing education. Complete the stated assessment and claiming requirements.

Which credit can I earn?

The provider lists 3 Dental CE. Recorded roles: Dentist, Dental Hygienist, Dental Assistant. Match the individual track below to your credential and board before enrolling.

When can I take this course?

This is an on-demand activity in the current collection; follow the source link to begin. The recorded credit expiration date is 2026-10-31.

What do I need to do for the certificate?

Register for a free dentalcare account to take the test. Complete the course assessment and follow the provider’s certificate instructions. Completion and certificate delivery are handled by P&G dentalcare; saving this listing does not enroll you or claim credit.

Sources & verification

These are the primary pages supporting this listing. Course recognition and board acceptance should be confirmed for your credential before enrollment.

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