Dental Public Health Consultant and advisor to the Rural and Remote Area Dental Services, Dr Sandra Meihubers, comments on Chapter 8: Oral and dental health in the third edition of the National Guide.

In this episode, Sandra shares her knowledge and excitement on having oral health again included in the third edition of the National Guide, recognising the importance of oral health in the overall health of people. Sandra highlights the changes in intervening years for oral and dental health between the first edition to now, and shares advice on targeted applications of evidence from the National Guide.

The National Guide is one of the most widely used clinical guidelines in Australia, supporting primary healthcare providers to understand what works in preventive healthcare for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. For more details or to access the National Guide, visit the RACGP website: http://bit.ly/2pvP9Rj