Dr Sharonne Zaks on Trauma-Informed Care

Nov 5, 2025
31 mins

Episode Description

We sit down with Dr Sharonne Zaks AM, a Melbourne-based dentist internationally recognised for pioneering trauma-informed dental care.

Sharonne explains how the dental chair—one of the most vulnerable places a person can be—can re-trigger memories for survivors of trauma. Her work has transformed how dentists think about trust, consent, and patient empowerment, leading to the Australian Dental Council adopting trauma-informed care into all dental training.

Want to learn more about Sharonne's work? Go to zaksdental.com.au

 

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