Trudy Lin is a dentist but also an activist – and her primary measure of success is ensuring everyone has the capacity to eat, speak and smile.

Trudy is one of only a handful of special needs dentists in Australia but she says the need in this underfunded area is huge.

She makes a compelling case for oral health care as a human rights issue – as she puts it, she wants to create a world where a smile is no longer a barrier to feeling accepted, finding a job, and living to your full potential.

For the 2022 Young South Australian of the Year, her professional passion comes from a very personal place.

She joins us today.

To follow Trudy’s work go to: https://trudysmile.net/

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