Navigating the Divide Between Oral and General Healthcare
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Join us for an enlightening conversation with top experts in the fields of dentistry and medicine. Dr. Deb Fuller, Dr. Maria Ryan, and Dr. Judith Haber discuss the historical divide between oral health and overall healthcare, and how we can begin to bridge that gap with strategic collaboration between nursing, dentistry, and medicine.
As we navigate through systemic challenges like insurance disparities and the urgent need for accessible dental care, you'll gain a new appreciation for how crucial it is to integrate oral health into a holistic healthcare approach.
Listen and Learn:
- The power of oral health literacy through the "Know Your OQ" initiative, designed to combat the widespread prevalence of periodontal disease
- The deep connections between mental and physical health and how this ties into oral health as well
- Progress that has been made to connect oral and general healthcare and ways to bridge the gap further
This episode is a call to action for healthcare professionals and patients alike, advocating for a unified approach that recognizes the integral link between oral health and overall well-being.
Hosts
- Bob Gold, Chief Behavioral Technologist, GoMo Health
- Shelley Schoenfeld, Chief Strategist, GoMo Health
Featured Guests
- Dr. Deb Fuller, National Dental Director for Cigna Dental
- Dr. Maria Ryan, Executive Vice President and Chief Clinical Officer at the ColgatePalmolive Company
- Dr. Judith Haber, Professor Emerita at NYU Rory Myers College of Nursing, and Executive Director, Oral Health Nursing Education and Practice Program
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Capíttulos
1. Navigating the Divide Between Oral and General Healthcare (00:00:00)
2. The Importance of Oral Health Integration (00:00:05)
3. Oral Health Literacy With Know Your OQ (00:10:34)
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