Host: Kermit G. Payne
Guest: Cherae M. Farmer, DDS
In this powerful episode of Life Beat, host Kermit G. Payne sits down with Dr. Cherae Farmer, Dean of the School of Dentistry at Meharry Medical College, veteran of the U.S. Army Reserve, and trailblazer as the first African American Chair-Elect of the American Dental Education Association.Dr. Farmer breaks down the connection between oral health and overall wellness—showing how what happens in your mouth affects your heart, brain, and body. She shares why dental deserts, cultural barriers, and lack of access continue to affect underserved and minority communities, and how faith, education, and community partnerships can help close those gaps.00:00 – Meet Dr. Cherae Farmer, DDS01:10 – Why Oral Health Matters 03:50 – The COVID Effect 08:00 – From Pain to Comfort 12:30 – Dental Care with Heart 13:45 – Meharry Pride 22:00 – Healthcare Home, Not Just Dental Home 23:10 – Community Power 26:40 – Teledentistry Explained 28:30 – Why I Became a Dentist 31:00 – Advice for Future Dentists 34:25 – Closing Thoughts #BeTrueToYourTeeth#BlackHealthMatters#LifeBeatPodcast
