Stephen Moore and Kym Dunston

Stephen Moor is an Oral Health Therapist with over 35 years’ experience working for Metro North HHS across both the Queensland Children’s Hospital at South Brisbane and the Oral Health Centre at Herston.

Stephen provides dental care to children requiring special care, including children with cleft lip and palate, cranio-facial anomalies, medically compromised children, children diagnosed with ASD and cerebral palsy.

He is passionate about promoting the importance of good oral health to prevent dental disease and provide children with a fun and inviting environment to experience positive outcomes.

Kym Dunston is a paediatric speech pathologist with over 25 years’ experience in Australia, New Zealand, and the UK, supporting children with communication and literacy development, whether that be in a clinic or in homes, schools, and childcare services.

Kym’s current role in the Centre for Children’s Health and Wellbeing team involves bringing together what is known about the Social Determinants of Health and the importance of the early years to improve health equity, especially for vulnerable children

Episode 8: Toddler oral health and speech development

Smiles and sounds: Toddler oral health and speech development      

'Smiles and Sounds' explores speech and oral milestones from 12 months to school age, focusing on key developmental stages.

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