Course Overview

Poor oral hygiene and disease can be more prevalent in ageing patients or those with disabilities. This interactive lecture and workshop continual professional development day will provide clinicians with the awareness and practical solutions to assess, improve and maintain the oral health needs of the ageing and or disabled patient.

Session 1: Geriatric Patient 

• Ageing population and the role of the dentist
• Risk assessment and treatment planning
• Preventative treatment options for maintaining oral health in older patients including skills to assist patients with cognitive disabilities.
• Silver Fluoride workshop.
  
  

Session 2: Special Needs Patient

• Theoretical knowledge of the challenges relating to oral disease in special needs patients  
• Communication techniques with the patient and when appropriate, the carer/family member/guardian.
• Workshop instructing carers on oral health care techniques.
• Interactive Case/round table discussion on the dental management of Special Needs Patients and issues concerning this population.

Listen to conversations with our speakers

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to: 

• Define special needs dentistry.
• Understand the special needs and geriatric population.
• Tailor preventative treatments taking into consideration the patient's medical, psychosocial, and dental needs.
• Critically analyse a patient's special needs in order to create a multidisciplinary oral health care plan.
• Understand the advantages, limitations and uses of silver fluoride in caries management of adult special needs patients.

Presenter biography 

Dr Lydia See

Since graduating from the University of Western Australia, Lydia quickly discovered her passion laid within three distinct areas: special care dentistry, dental education and community dentistry. As a result, Lydia completed a Master of Geriatric Dentistry at the University of Southern California, Diploma in Special Care Dentistry with The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh and then became a dental specialist after completing a Doctor of Clinical Dentistry (Special Needs Dentistry) at the University of Queensland. Her clinical experience spans across diverse settings including public, hospital and private clinical practice. She has actively contributed to tertiary education and research. She also has extensive experience in dental volunteering and working with not-for-profit organisations. Outside of her professional commitments, Lydia enjoys exploring vegetarian culinary delights, music and theatre. 

 

Dr David Fu

Dr David Fu is a Dental Specialist in Special Needs Dentistry (SND). He graduated from the University of Queensland for both his Bachelor of Dental Science and Doctor of Clinical Dentistry (Special Needs Dentistry). He is passionate about helping individuals with special needs achieve their best dental outcomes. Dr David is calm, genuine and caring. His extensive understanding of special needs and complex conditions ensures a successful and lasting professional relationship.

 

EVENT PRICING

ADA Member Dentist - $480
ADAQ Member Practice Staff* - $480
Non-Member Dentist - $840
Non-Member Practice Staff* - $840

*Practice Staff includes OHT's, Dental Therapists and Hygienists. Practice staff must be signed up to ADAQ Dental Team Access to receive discounted pricing. 

EVENT SUPPORTERs 

This event is proudly supported by SDI Limited


 

CPD Points

6 Scientific hours