Beyond Brushing- Optimised Oral Health Outcomes
As the mountain of evidence is growing linking poor dental health, incorrect habits and poor oral function with adverse overall health outcomes, Cathy Boyce, an Oral Health Therapist and Orofacial Myologist and educator from Australia explores and explains aspects of oral health and the interplay on general health and wellness for children through to our most senior citizens.Interviewing both experts and ‘on the ground’ clinicians, you will gain an understanding of optimal oral health considerations and how you can recognise where you can initiate changes or at least know where to seek help!
Beyond Brushing- Optimised Oral Health Outcomes
#07 Understanding Dental Biofilm...in plain English! With Tabitha Acret
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Cathy Boyce/ Tabitha Acret
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Episode 7
Can cleaning your teeth really improve your health? Find out the real reason why you need to clean your teeth well, and how the impact of poor oral hygiene practices can adversely affect every part of your body. Tabitha Acret is a dental hygienist and clinical educator, and one of the most passionate communicators on dental biofilm in Australia. Tabitha explains the impact of dental biofilm as it relates to diabetes management, general health and wellness and describes how pregnancy-related complications can also be attributed to untreated gum disease.