MOUTH BODY CONNECTION

Navigating the Divide Between Oral and General Healthcare

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Episode Summary

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:

  • Explore the broader landscape of child welfare, where modern solutions meet the complex challenges of outdated policies
  • The impact of multidimensional support services available, from employment preparation to family reconciliation
  • The need for updated child welfare policies and the individuals dedicated to fostering positive change

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

Featured Guests

  • Dr. Deb Fuller, National Dental Director for Cigna Dental 
  • Dr. Maria Ryan, Executive Vice President and Chief Clinical Officer at the Colgate Palmolive 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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