“There comes a point where we need to stop just pulling people out of the river. Some of us need to go upstream and find out why they are falling in” Desmond Tutu Love this updated river metaphor on why we need to reorientate to upstream action to reduce oral health inequalities

#Referendum2023 I’m so deeply saddened that this has been the result. To all our beautiful First Nations people…my heart goes out to you tonight I wish this had been different. Please know that there are millions of us who love and treasure and support you, that we hear your

This article is a must-read for anyone engaged in population health. The ongoing fight for population oral health - The Lancet thelancet.com/journals/lance…

Taking care of #OralHealth means protecting overall health too. In fact, a #HappyMouth is essential for : ❤️ Heart health 🫁 Respiratory health 🤰 Pregnancy health 🩺 Diabetes management So, let's join hands to ensure better oral health is inclusive and accessible for

#Diabetes rates are skyrocketing worldwide. BUT there are a number of cost-effective policies to prevent type 2 diabetes and its complications. 🎥Learn how Tanzania & Guinea are taking action to tackle diabetes & other #NCDs in our video-stories 👉 ncdalliance.org/why-ncds/video… Tanzania NCD Alliance

The political economy of oral healthcare This is an excellent all round summary on why #OralHealth needs to be part of Universal Health Coverage Part of kickstarting the World Health Organization (WHO) Global Oral Health Action Plan Well worth 8 minutes. Take time to listen youtu.be/C8FjoUyswJY

Congratulations A/Prof Melanie Aley 🇦🇺🦷👩‍🏫 on your SEMCAN Good Mentor Award. With over 180 applications received by the SEMCAN committee, Mel was 1 of 12 the lucky winners awarded. Congratulations and thank you again for all that you do for the team! 🦷🎓

Excited to connect with our strategic partner @NCDAlliance at #WHA77. 💪Adopting a common risk factor approach is pivotal for preventing and controlling all #NCDs, including #OralHealth👉Together, let's pave the way for comprehensive global health solutions.

Oral diseases are among the most common NCDs worldwide. Their burden is ⬆️ -particularly in low/ middle-income countries where access to #dental care is often limited. The 'Global strategy & action plan 2023-30' by World Health Organization (WHO) is essential reading on the global oral health agenda:

While we’re lucky to have it, Medicare isn’t perfect. Expanding it to cover dental care is long overdue, but that shouldn’t mean repeating Medicare’s mistakes. #auspol #medicare johnmenadue.com/giving-medicar…

Join Us for a Public Consultation Webinar on Dementia Guidelines - registrations are now open. Who Should Attend: · People living with dementia, their families, and carers · Dementia care professionals and researchers To Register use the QR code below.

Access to dental care isn’t a privilege—it’s a basic #HumanRight 🌍. Everyone deserves the chance to a healthy, #HappyMouth 😁 and the confidence that comes with it. Let’s work towards accessible care for all! 🤝 Check out all the #WOHD25 resources at wohd.org