The Dental Practitioner

Connecting Oral Health and General Health

Dr Danielle McMullen Season 7 Episode 67

“When we remember that patient care is the common goal that we're all trying to strive towards, we see a gathering of minds and a unified position. We are stronger together and can achieve change”. Dr Danielle McMullen, Vice President of the Australian Medical Association.

In this episode, ADA NSW Advocacy and Policy Advisor Cathryn Forsyth chats with Dr McMullen about the importance of oral health to overall general health. Dr McMullen affirms patient care as the common goal for the dental and medical professions and discusses key challenges such as improving access to essential care, maintaining health through tough economic times and reducing significant health disparities for Indigenous communities.

Interviewer(s): Cathryn Forsyth
Interviewee(s): Dr Danielle McMullen
Related Course/Event/Links: Read article in NSW Dentist

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