Open wide, open access: rethinking the impact of dental care for every child.
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Open wide, open access: rethinking the impact of dental care for every child.
How ECI can help improve the oral health and dental experiences of young children with developmental concerns, autism and/or disability.
Often siloed from broader health and social supports, oral health can be a challenge for families with children with additional and specialised needs. Difficulties with toothbrushing, tricky diets or difficulty accessing dental care can mean children miss out on essential preventive support, often leading to toothache and removal. Health professionals engaged in early intervention are trusted and valuable supports for families struggling with oral health.
Based on scientific literature and a community health initiative "4D-care", this presentation will cover practical, evidence-based tips for health professionals who support families of young children and discuss collaborative practice approaches to address a a major health inequity.
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Jo Thorpe
Jo Thorpe is a senior community health leader at Access Health & Community, leading a transdisciplinary team delivering early childhood intervention services across a multi-site portfolio. A physiotherapist and published researcher, she is dedicated to leading the sector through reform to drive meaningful early childhood development outcomes across diverse communities.
A/Prof Mihiri Silva
A/Prof Mihiri Silva and academic at the Melbourne Dental School, University of Melbourne and Murdoch Children's Research Institute. Mihiri's award-winning research tackles childhood dental disease, including tooth decay and other conditions that weaken teeth and develops evdience-based, person-centred approaches to improve child oral health.
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