Collaborating with communities delivers better oral health for Indigenous kids in rural Australia

Kylie Gwynne; John Skinner; Yvonne Dimitropoulos

Collaborating with communities delivers better oral health for Indigenous kids in rural Australia

Kylie Gwynne, John Skinner, Yvonne Dimitropoulos

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Abstract

Aboriginal children in rural Australia have up to three times the rate of tooth decay compared to other Australian children.

Tooth decay can affect a person’s overall health and nutrition because it can affect how they chew and swallow. Tooth decay can also reduce self esteem because of its effect on appearance and breath. And importantly, poor oral health increases the risk of chronic disease such as heart disease.

Yet tooth decay is both preventable and treatable.

Broadly speaking, improving oral health is critical to closing the gap in health outcomes between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians and Australians overall. Tackling this gap requires customised, community-led solutions.

Original language	English
Specialist publication	The Conversation
Publisher	The Conversation Media Group
Publication status	Published - 23 Jul 2020

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