Dr. Myechia Minter-Jordan (she/her)

ICYMI: Chief Health Officer @DrKamLeigh shared @cityblockhealth’s work to close care gaps in vulnerable communities as part of a broader #SXSW2022 presentation from @MyechiaJordan on investing for health equity impact.

Q10: What should we learn from the current pandemic to apply to medical/dental divide and motivate healtlh equity? #EthicsChat

Q10: What should we learn from the current pandemic to apply to medical/dental divide and motivate healtlh equity? #EthicsChat

Q9: Private practice dentists are more likely to be in larger, higher-income communities. What are ways to incentivize dentists and physicians to practice in regions of highest need?#EthicsChat

Q9: Private practice dentists are more likely to be in larger, higher-income communities. What are ways to incentivize dentists and physicians to practice in regions of highest need?#EthicsChat

Q8: Twenty years ago, US Surgeon General David Satcher said, “You cannot be healthy without oral health.” How has oral health practice trends changed since then to respond to this remark? #EthicsChat

Q7: Speaking of #Medicare & #Medicaid, dental health has been viewed as nonessential by insurers. Which changes should be prioritized to promote dental care as key to health and wellness? #EthicsChat

What a GREAT article to post, @ScottSchweikart! Our illustrious guest today, Dr @MyechiaJordan, is a co-author on this one. She also is on our podcast discussing the subject as well: journalofethics.ama-assn.org/podcast/author…

Q6: #HealthEquity seems most unattainable in minoritized communities with less wealth. How might mental/dental gaps be addressed in these communities? #EthicsChat

@JournalofEthics We have another great article this issue related to this question: journalofethics.ama-assn.org/article/promot… #EthicsChat

Q5: Pediatricians who implemented dental care with their patients improved those children’s overall dental health over time. What should be next steps for making this standard practice? #EthicsChat