International day of people with disability 2022

Thank you to our Premier Peter Malinauskas for inviting me to attend the state dinner celebrating the Adelaide 500 last night. It was wonderful to continue our conversations regarding the importance of oral healthcare access and pass on this T shirt in celebration of International Day of People with Disability today! This day creates the opportunity to raise awareness and improve understanding of people with disabilities, so we can build a more inclusive community. Many people are unaware that Australians with an intellectual disability die 20 years younger than the general population, and the leading cause of their premature death is lung disease caused by inhaling dental plaque. I don’t want Australians to be dying from something that is so preventable, so thank you Premier for helping to spread the message that, “Brushing teeth saves lives!”

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