Uncomplicating the Complicated: The use of Silver Fluoride in the Adult Special Needs Population - by Dr Lydia See

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WA ENDODONTICS - South Perth Main Clinic, Suite 3 - Southbank Central, 38 Meadowvale Avenue, SOUTH PERTH WA 6151
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Lecture Summary:
One of the major challenges faced by individuals with special needs is limited access to oral health care. This population often experiences higher rates of dental decay and poor gingival health, compounded by medical, social, and behavioral complexities. These factors can significantly hinder timely and adequate oral health care. However, silver fluoride offers a promising solution that could revolutionize this landscape. Despite its potential, the use of silver fluoride remains underutilized in general dentistry due to limited research and varied clinical protocols. 
In this presentation, Dr. Lydia See, a specialist in Specail Needs Dentistry, will provide an overview of silver fluoride, highlighting its applications through clinical case scenarios. She will share her journey in special needs dentistry and her experiences with silver fluoride, aiming to demystify its use and demonstrate its potential in improving oral health care for special needs populations. Join Dr. See as she unravels the potential of silver fluoride, turning the complicated into the uncomplicated.

About Dr. Lydia See, BDSc (Hon), MS (Geri Dent), DClinDent (SND), DSpecCareDent RCSEd, GradCertHPEd, FHEA, FICD, FPFA:

Navigating the world of special needs dentistry is often complex. Dr. Lydia See is dedicated to making oral health care accessible for all individuals with special needs. She enjoys simplifying complex processes for dental, medical, and allied health professionals, ensuring they are well-equipped to manage the oral health of this population.

Since graduating from the University of Western Australia, Lydia quickly discovered her passion in special care dentistry, dental education, and community dentistry. She completed a Master of Geriatric Dentistry at the University of Southern California and a Diploma in Special Care Dentistry with The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. She then became a dental specialist after earning a Doctor of Clinical Dentistry (Special Needs Dentistry) at the University of Queensland.

Lydia's clinical experience spans public, hospital, and private clinical practice. She has actively contributed to tertiary education and research, with extensive experience in dental volunteering and working with not-for-profit organizations. Outside of her professional commitments, Lydia enjoys exploring vegetarian culinary delights, music, and theatre.