Oral Health among Indigenous Australians PowerPoint Presentation 2022

Oral Health among
Indigenous Australians
Presented by:

 Introduction
 Role of Health professional in Oral healthcare
 Barrier to Oral healthcare
 Current Strategies addressing Oral healthcare
 Future strategy
 Conclusion
 References
Outline:

 Oral health consists of the health of the mouth
tissues such as teeth, bone and gums
 Common oral illnesses include tooth decay and
gum diseases
 The Australian Indigenous peoples are more
likely to experience several caries, teeth loss,
and gum disorders than other Australians
 Need for long lasting strategy to address poor
oral healthcare
(Australian Health Ministers’ Advisory Council, 2017; Patel,
Durey, Hearn, & Slack‐Smith, 2017).
Introduction

 Oral health risk assessment & screening
◦ Identify and commence interventions and evaluate
progress
◦ Assess to identify individuals at risk
◦ Conduct early assessment and intervention to
prevent and minimize incidence of infection and oral
health complications
◦ Assessments & screening:
 History of former dental care and oral problems
 Patient age and other risk factors
 Present nutritional status
(Dolce, Haber,& Shelley, 2012; Villarosa et al., 2018).
Role of Healthcare Professional