Episode 7: Understanding Dental Biofilm…in plain English! With Tabitha Acret

Episode #7. Statistics say that those who floss regularly will live on average two to seven years longer than those who don’t! The day to day management of dental biofilm is vital to great systemic health and while dental clinicians understand this, a large percentage of the population has little understanding of this subject. So, what is dental biofilm?

In this episode, dental biofilm is explained in ‘plain English’. You will discover how its ongoing presence can lead to a host of health problems not just for the teeth and gums, but throughout the whole body. Tabitha Acret is a dental hygienist and clinical educator, and one of the most passionate communicators on dental biofilm in Australia. Tabitha explains the impact of dental biofilm as it relates to diabetes management, general health and wellness and describes how pregnancy-related complications can also be attributed to untreated gum disease.

Tabitha clarifies the rationale for good home management practices, the role that dental clinicians play in periodontitis (gum disease) management and prevention, and how health can be improved in the short and long term with simple biofilm management. The message that Tabita and Cathy present in this episode is clearly important for those who are keen to improve their general health…and optimise their oral health outcomes! 😉.