Collaborating with communities delivers better oral health for Indigenous kids in rural Australia
- Written by Kylie Gwynne, Senior Lecturer, Health Leadership, Macquarie University
Aboriginal children in rural Australia have up to three times the rate of tooth decay compared to other Australian children.
Tooth decay can affect a person’s overall health and nutrition because it can affect how they chew and swallow. Tooth decay can also reduce self esteem because of its effect on appearance and breath. And importantly,...





