Oral Health and Mental Health – What’s the Link?

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I've always been aware of the strong relationship between dental health and mental health. Whether it is a damaged or missing tooth that causes social anxiety, or the major challenges in accessing dental for those struggling with psychiatric illness, there is a connection.

Lessons From Frances

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I found out recently that my oldest patient had passed away. She had fully lived all of her 97 years and I felt reflective about the time I had spent with her. I learned a great deal from Frances, and it has inspired me to write this post, with the blessing of her family.