Diabetes and Oral Health

In this week's podcast ADA NSW Vice President, Dr Kathleen Matthews chats with Dr Jerry Brown, a US based Diabetes Educator and Dentist. They discuss Dr Brown's background in Dentistry, his groundbreaking work as a Diabetes Educator, the key links between oral health and diabetes and the risk factors that dentists should be aware of when treating patients with diabetes.ADA NSW Branch is developing a new CPD course and resources in 2018 on this topic. These will feature a range of specialist speakers on the topic of becoming involved in the primary health care team for patients with Diabetes. Stay tuned to the ADA NSW website for updates and further information.Interviewer(s): Dr Kathleen MatthewsInterviewee(s): Dr Jerry BrownThe Dental Practitioner is brought to you by the Australian Dental Association NSW. Find resources, episodes, and more at adansw.com.au.If you want to stay up to date with the latest developments in dentistry, check out our upcoming CPD courses at adansw.com.au/cpd.